The VMware landscape continues to evolve rapidly under Broadcom, and 2027 promises to bring another significant wave of change. Join OTAVA, a Broadcom Pinnacle Partner, for the latest updates and practical insights into what VMware customers and partners should be preparing for now.
Ben will discuss upcoming changes to VMware versions and platforms, evolving hardware requirements, licensing and support options, and the different paths organizations can take as they plan their VMware strategy for 2027 and beyond. We’ll also explore what these changes mean for existing VMware environments and the key considerations organizations should be discussing today.
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Lucas Salvage
Co-Founder, Kairos Data Communications, Kairos Data Communications
Lucas Salvage, Co-Founder of Kairos Data Communications, brings over 15 years of experience building one of the nation’s largest communications and cloud agencies, OnCall Telecom, where he served as Senior Vice President overseeing sales, operations, and client success. With a strategic focus on enterprise clients, Lucas has designed voice and data solutions for some of the country’s largest companies across various industries. His career also includes leadership roles at KMC Telecom and Goodman Consulting and Technology, where he was recognized for exceptional client service and business growth. Lucas has served on advisory councils for leading technology organizations like Lumen, Vonage, and Avant, and he actively contributes to improving education and workforce development through boards such as the ECPI Advisory Board. A graduate of Ithaca College with a BS in Communications, Lucas enjoys spending time with his young son, teaching sports, playing golf, and learning guitar.
Ben Stiles
Field CTO, Otava
Ben has an extensive technology background that includes running global engineering teams, building comprehensive IT modernization strategies, and scaling platforms for start-ups. He has led senior engineering teams at Lockheed Martin, built national technical sales teams, managed IT budgeting/reporting for publicly traded companies and developed technical products and services portfolios along the way. Ben discovered a passion for helping IT leaders navigate tough business challenges and began designing comprehensive IT solutions to match. His goal is to always help companies get the most out of their technology investments while creating clarity around their goals, capabilities and future needs. Ben has stayed in the Colorado front-range since graduating from Colorado State University and enjoys lots of sunshine with his wife Dana and kids, Daniel and Makayla. Weekends are spent at basketball games, gymnastic competitions, and trying to run a little farther and faster than last weekend. Ben can be found regularly speaking at technology conferences regarding AI, risk and security compliance, cost reduction and cloud best practices.
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