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I’d like to highlight that VMware’s largest virtual IT event is coming up on October 18th– vForum Online Fall 2017. vForum Online is a MUST-ATTEND event for IT professionals who want to learn how to lead their digital transformation by:
- Modernizing data centers
- Empowering digital workspaces
- Transforming security
Agenda is here. Register here.
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