VMware announced that nine of the IT industry's leading vendors have confirmed their participation at VMworld Europe 2009 as Platinum sponsors of the event. At the same time, the company announced that keynote addresses at the event will be headed by Paul Maritz, President and CEO of VMware; Dr. Stephen Herrod, Chief Technology Officer, VMware; and Dr. Wolfgang Krips, Managing Director, SAP Hosting.
Headline sponsors of the second VMworld Europe conference have been confirmed as CA, Dell, Fujitsu Siemens, EMC, HP, IBM, Intel, NetApp and Symantec. VMware is the overall event sponsor of VMworld Europe 2009.
VMworld Europe 2009 will feature:
-- Keynotes from senior VMware executives and industry thought leaders on
the latest trends and developments in virtualization adoption
-- A significant breakout programme including solution tracks, hands-on
labs, 'genius bars', product and technology demonstrations and specific
sessions for partners, developers, press and analysts
-- A Solutions Exchange showcasing new products and technology innovations
from the leading players in the virtualization market covering
Enterprises through to Small and Medium Businesses
-- Hands-on Labs providing an opportunity to explore the newest VMware
software in a practical, hands-on setting. Sessions will include
developing virtualization solutions for security, test and development,
virtual desktop infrastructure and disaster recovery.
-- A comprehensive Press and Analyst Track, offering exclusive access to
executives and in-depth briefings on the key show announcements
-- VMware Partner Day dedicated to educating partners looking to build
their business around virtual infrastructure.