FROM THE EDITORS VIRTUAL DESK
Hi everyone, our next major conference is coming up, VMworld Europe, 5 - 8 November in Barcelona. Over the coming weeks we will bring you as much info as we can on this awesome event. We also have many other events happening to compliment VMworld, possibly in a city near you. One of the other ways to enjoy vFORUM is to attend the online version. Here are all the details:
vForum Online Fall 2018
Tuesday, October 9th, 2018
9:00 am – 2:30 pm PDT
12:00 pm – 5:30 pm EDT
View: Agenda-at-a-Glance
vForum Online is a must-attend event for IT professionals who are driving their digital transformation and building a hyper-converged IT infrastructure that:
- Modernizes Data Centers
- Integrates Public Clouds
- Transforms Networks and Security
- Secures Digital Workspaces
vForum Online provides expert insight that can help drive innovation for your organization. Our information-packed agenda includes virtual exhibits, a keynote presentation, multiple breakout sessions, live chat with experts and hands-on labs. And with no travel required, there’s no reason not to attend!
VFORUM ONLINE REGISTRATION LINKI wish everyone a fantastic week ahead.
Virtually Yours
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