On 6th August, 2024, in Hanoi and 16th August, in Ho Chi Minh City, TechX and AWS jointly hosted the “Migrate and Modernize VMware on AWS” event, bringing together 100+ pioneering IT leaders and representatives from big enterprises and FSIs in Vietnam. The event was a resounding success, equipping participants with knowledge on recent VMware changes and providing a deep dive into AWS services and solutions. Moreover, attendees also had the opportunity to explore the comprehensive migration framework offered by AWS and TechX.
Understanding businesses' concerns about the recent changes in VMware licensing that create uncertainty about the future of their on-premises VMware workloads, at the event, our experts from TechX and AWS delivered in-depth presentations and discussions, providing a tactical execution methodology to help enterprises unlock their potential and gain a competitive edge in the market.
Mr. Gaurav Havelia - Head of Business Development, Microsoft & VMWare Workloads, AWS, kicked off the event by discussing "What has changed in the VMware world and How can AWS help?", in which he shared his industry knowledge on the potential changes of VMware's product roadmap, pricing, and support and how it impacts organizations when managing on-premises VMware workloads. In parallel, he also highlighted the advantages of migrating VMware workloads to the AWS platform, emphasizing its benefits like scalability, security, and cost optimization. During the event, Mr. Gaurav further introduced AWS comprehensive assessment services, guiding organizations through the challenges of VMware’s licensing structure and financial expenses with AWS Optimization and Licensing Assessment, which allows businesses to analyze their existing VMware environment and provides recommendations for optimizing licensing and costs on AWS, ensuring a smooth transition and effective cost management.
Following Mr. Gaurav Havelia's presentation, the topic "What modernization pathways does AWS offer for your VMware workloads?" was presented by Mr. Jindu Cherian, Head of Migration and Modernization SA, AWS, at the event in Hanoi, and Mr. Sreekumar Nair, Head of Migration and Modernization SA, AWS, leading such a session in Ho Chi Minh. Both experts illuminated attendees by sharing their expertise and best practices through AWS flexible modernization pathways, helping organizations future-proof their VMware investments.
Representing TechX Corp., Mr. Ngo Manh Ha, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer, shared a detailed co-built migration and modernization journey, guided by dedicated experts through every step, from initial assessment and planning to execution and post-migration optimization. Mr. Ngo Manh Ha and Mr. Dai Truong- Partner Solution Architect, AWS, also engaged in interactive discussions with participants through the Q&A section, sharing their solutions to address businesses' concerns and empowering participants to make informed decisions about their VMware modernization journeys.
The “Migrate and Modernize VMware on AWS” event has been instrumental in helping businesses unlock the full potential of their VMware environments through cloud migration and modernization. The event delivered valuable insights into AWS services and solutions, exploring the comprehensive migration framework that AWS and TechX offer, enhancing security, scalability, and resilience while also achieving significant cost savings.