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VMworld 2015 Partner Session Keynote
Ross Brown on stage (head of partner stuff worldwide)....I'm going to post general items here but not NDA stuff. Only in this role 4 weeks - started as a coder, decided didn't want to do it, then at TechData. Vendor side with IBM, Citrix, and Microsoft. Been in startups, mid-cap companies in rapid growth, larger … Continue reading VMworld 2015 Partner Session Keynote
VMworld 2015 Session Notes – PAR6421 – Best Practices for Deploying IaaS
So I started to take notes myself but found that Bill Gurling's notes were way better (@vdingus on Twitter) - I'm publishing them here with his permission (call me his hype man). ~~~~~~~~~~~ Hartman Schoebel Shannon Wilber VMware Process Ask the customer what they want? Maybe not - customers don’t know what they don’t … Continue reading VMworld 2015 Session Notes – PAR6421 – Best Practices for Deploying IaaS
EMC World 2015 – Day 3 Keynote – Live Blog
Starting soon...there's a rumor that Apple Watches will be given out for Twitter activity... Started with Ilumenate again - now Jeremy Burton on stage.... Jeremy Burton Talking about Platform 2 vs. 3 Platform 2 = dogs, Platform 3 = chickens You take care of your Platform 2 apps and nurse them back to health. You … Continue reading EMC World 2015 – Day 3 Keynote – Live Blog
EMC World 2015 – Live Blog – Global Partner Summit General Session
Opening with a gentleman - John Maclean - who was an athlete, hit by a truck while running, and paralyzed from the waist down...his story. He wondered if he could ever do anything...married, have children, etc. His father asked him during recovery - "look how far you've come - how far can you go?" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Maclean_(sportsperson) … Continue reading EMC World 2015 – Live Blog – Global Partner Summit General Session
EMC World 2015 – Day 2 Keynote – Live Blog
Coming from the conference floor this time...yesterday was the EMC Elect lounge. Live orchestra again today...this year is interesting with all the small podiums set around the front. Different dynamic but makes it harder to see presenters... Yes, when you're inside the bass pulses...feel it. Jonathan Martin, CMO Recap of highlights from yesterday - attendees, … Continue reading EMC World 2015 – Day 2 Keynote – Live Blog
EMC World 2015 – Day 1 Keynote – Live Blog
This is a live blog of the keynote…purely what I’m able to keep up with but hopefully somewhat organized. High-energy live intro music as always (live orchestra)…lots of cool honeycomb usual effects. Jon Martin - Chief Marketing Officer Walking through the agenda, Goulden, Praveen, Jeremy Burton, Lots of special guests joining - Scott Harrison (founder … Continue reading EMC World 2015 – Day 1 Keynote – Live Blog
EMC World 2015 – DevOps Day – Live Blog
This is a live blog of the whole day broken out by section. I'll add all of the talks by title at the top - if you see something like, just scan down to that section. I thought of doing slide pictures but this will be posted on YouTube later if you want that. Intro … Continue reading EMC World 2015 – DevOps Day – Live Blog
Varrow Madness – what’s the big deal?
I was pondering the fact earlier today that this will be my 5th Varrow Madness -- after joining Varrow in late 2010, we put on our first Varrow Madness in March 2011. This also got me thinking...looking from the outside in, it may be hard to realize what the big deal is. Or...if I say it … Continue reading Varrow Madness – what’s the big deal?
EMC Elect 2015! (with a Varrow thought)
In the category of "hopefully better late than never", I wanted to acknowledge the honor of being selected for EMC Elect 2015 as well as jot down a few thoughts. For those not familiar, EMC Elect is a community-driven recognition program with core characteristics focused around Engagement, Commitment, and Leadership. Read more here if not … Continue reading EMC Elect 2015! (with a Varrow thought)
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