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Hi everyone, welcome to the weekly TAM newsletter where we try and bring you the latest news from around the VMware World. I always try and find new blogs to add and this week I am adding our CTO Blog to the mix. You will find this located at cto.vmware.com and there are some really interesting postings. This one caught my eye and I wanted to share it. Were you wondering what VMware was doing with IoT, well we are doing a lot and here is a preview of something we are already working on:VMware and the Internet of Things: Liota. Yes it is pretty cool stuff, check it out and more on our CTO blog. I will provide further articles from this fantastic blog in future newsletters.
Of course we are just 1 month (or thereabout) from VMworld in Las Vegas. Our schedule builder is up and running so head on over to VMworld.com and check out and register for sessions that you are interested in. From a TAM perspective I am running our TAM Blog post from last week again as I think it summarizes our TAM events very well at VMworld.
I wish everyone of you a fantastic week ahead.
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NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS FROM VMWARE
GENERAL NEWS
The Extreme Performance Series at VMworld 2016
Yes! It’s back, and more performant than ever! The “ Extreme Performance Series ” returns for its 4th year! I’m very excited about this year’s Extreme Performance Series mini-track being hosted at VMworld Las Vegas and Barcelona. These sessions are created and presented by VMware’s best and most ...
Jul 22, 2016 10:01:45 PM
Threepeat!! First Ever Triple VCDX Certification Holder: Matt Vandenbeld
As anyone who’s pursued a VMware certification can attest, holding three VCDXs is quite an achievement. We recently talked with Matt Vandenbeld — the first person to earn three VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) certifications — to learn the secrets of his success. (Spoiler alert: Matt really ...
Jul 22, 2016 1:47:04 PM
2 VCAP Design Certification Exams Available
Today we released thelive (aka “GA”) versions of two of our VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 (VCAP6) exams: VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 — Data Center Virtualization Design (VCAP6-DCV Design) VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 — Cloud Management and Automation Design (V...
Jul 21, 2016 4:27:14 PM
Twitter Responds: What’s your motivation for becoming #VMware certified? Part 1 of 2
We recently asked the IT community on Twitter to Direct Message us their motivation for becoming VMware certified for a chance to win a free #vmwcertified t-shirt. As expected the t-shirts were a big hit, and the responses we received were too valuable not to share! Check out Part 1 of our 2-part...
Jul 21, 2016 2:47:08 PM
RADIO@ Bulgaria
At VMware, every year we organize a fascinating internal conference series by and for R&D, called RADIO – “R&D Innovation Offsite”. RADIO is a unique event offering unparalleled networking, educational, and innovation opportunities for the technical community across VMware. We had our flagship RA...
Jul 21, 2016 2:00:43 PM
NSXv License Versions
In NSX 6.2.2 VMware introduced 3 different license editions; Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise. These license editions allow you align NSX with your company’s use case. Standard Edition : Automates IT workflows, bringing agility to the data center network and reducing network operating costs and...
Jul 20, 2016 6:36:59 PM
VCDX Programs at VMworld 2016 US
Kick off your VMworld 2016 US activities by joining us for VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) Day on August 27,2016 at the Four Seasons in Las Vegas. VCDX Workshop – 8:00am – 12:00n Open for anyone interested in learning more about VCDX program and continuing on their path towards earning the...
Jul 20, 2016 4:23:30 PM
NSX-V: Multi-site Options and Cross-VC NSX Design Guide
Check-out the new NSX-V Multi-site Options and Cross-VC NSX Design Guide The goal of this design guide is to outline several NSX solutions available for multi-site data center connectivity before digging deeper into the details of the Cross-VC NSX multi-site solution. Learn how Cross-VC NSXenabl...
Jul 22, 2016 9:04:59 PM
VMware Validated Design for SDDC 2.0 – Now Available
By Jonathan McDonald Recently I have been involved in a rather cool project inside VMware, aimed at validating and integrating all the different VMware products. The most interesting customer cases I see are related to this work because oftentimes products work independently without issue—but tog...
Jul 22, 2016 1:45:59 PM
Architecting VMware Virtual SAN™ 6.2 to Deliver Hybrid Cloud
For any business, progress and improvement is a daily goal. For a business to work toward that goal, they need to search for ways to not only improve their storage infrastructure and services, but at the same time, increase capacity, simplifyoperations, and ensure continuous uptime. In the IT in...
Jul 21, 2016 4:00:53 PM
VMware releases OVAL content editor open source project
Hello Everyone, Today, VMware releases SCAP 1.3 draft spec compliant Open Source project for OVAL content editor . A couple of months back VMware released an SCAP compliance assessment and remediation app for FREE . The security and compliance community loved it and came back to us asking foran ...
Jul 19, 2016 9:11:42 PM
END USER COMPUTING
Get your national pride on, Apple Watch-style. Apple is churning out some national pride for the upcoming Olympics in Brazil. American runner Trayvon Bromell claimed his red-white-and-blue Apple Watch band already.Only hitch: you can only buy them in Brazil. Read the full story on The Verge . Re...
Jul 22, 2016 3:47:55 PM
New Socialcast UX for Secure Enterprise Chat and Social Collaboration
Last summer, VMware introduced enterprise chat to the Socialcast social collaboration platform, a secure solution to meet the increasing demand for instant messaging in the enterprise. Today, VMware introduces a new user experience on Socialcast with even more robust chat features for boththe we...
Jul 21, 2016 4:00:09 PM
A Completely New User Experience on Socialcast
Big news: Today, we’re revealing a new user experience on Socialcast by VMware. Socialcast, achat and social collaboration platform, is a part of our secure productivity apps suite in VMware Workspace ONE . It provides a central place for companies to connect people, information, conversations, ...
Jul 21, 2016 4:00:01 PM
10 of Our Favorite AirWatch Connect Atlanta Memories over the Years
Connect Atlanta is coming up in less than three months, and we’re feeling a little sentimental here on the AirWatch Blog. In honor of our annual mobility event and all the amazing memories, join us as we take a look back at Connect Atlanta over the years. Don’t forget to claim your early birdrat...
Jul 20, 2016 2:52:25 PM
VMworld 2016: What You Can’t Afford to Miss
The must-dos, what’s recommended and the biggest buzz around VMworld 2016. Build your personal schedule today! The year’s biggest event is back fromglobal leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility VMware. VMworld 2016 happens Aug. 28–Sept. 1 in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay. Register for ...
Jul 20, 2016 1:00:07 PM
Build Enterprise-Ready Mobile Apps with AirWatch
We live in an app economy! Who can forget the famous campaign, “There’s an app for that,” trademarked by Apple in 2010? Apps have completely taken over our mobile lives over the last six years, making it easier to get nearly anything done simply with your fingertips. With the impact mobile apps h...
Jul 19, 2016 2:08:50 PM
Why It Is Time to Ditch Legacy Systems & Upgrade Retail Infrastructure with VMware Mirage
When we think about retail as consumers, we think about going shopping, trying on the latest fashions, spending money, treasure hunting and hopefully having a great overall experience. For some ofus this is not always the case. We have all been in a situation where going to the local mall, groce...
Jul 18, 2016 12:43:07 PM
Now Available: iOS 10 & macOS Sierra Public Betas
Last week, Apple released public betas of its highly anticipated operating system (OS) updates: iOS 10 and macOS Sierra. Available through the Apple Beta Software Program , each public beta comes with a built-in Feedback Assistant to provide feedback to Apple. VMware AirWatch is working tosuppor...
Jul 18, 2016 12:29:16 PM
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