Your VMware renewal invoice ate your AI budget – what now?

In the wake of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware in 2023, VMware customers have faced astronomical price hikes, with hypervisor licenses soaring up to an alarming 600 percent. This has created a perfect storm for enterprises planning to invest in artificial intelligence (AI), as supply-chain delays have made it challenging to refresh hardware.

The prospect of migrating to a new infrastructure while pursuing an AI strategy has become a daunting task. Gartner estimates that such migration projects can take anywhere from 18 to 48 months, with costs ranging from $300 to $3,000 per virtual machine (VM).

Nutanix, a prominent player in the infrastructure software space, is set to address these concerns at The Brewery in London on October 7. The event, titled "NEXT on Tour London," is a complimentary, full-day gathering for infrastructure leaders, cloud architects, platform engineers, and datacenter managers. Attendees will have the opportunity to share experiences and insights while grappling with the difficulties faced by tech leaders in the current industry landscape.

The core focus of the event is on migration strategies and establishing a robust AI approach. Nutanix will guide attendees through the process of assessing their existing assets and leveraging the cloud to minimize costs. Key themes include software-first approaches, external storage integrations, and hardware reuse. The keynote address by Nutanix CTO Manosiz Bhattacharyya will emphasize the importance of choice in the migration process, whether it be on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid environment.

Beyond migration, the event aims to help attendees devise an AI strategy that aligns with their budgetary constraints. According to S&P Global, only 37% of AI initiatives over the past 12 months have been deemed live and delivering value. Nutanix's Agentic Gateway will be discussed as a potential solution for controlling token costs and combating the growing issue of shadow AI.

To add a touch of inspiration, Nutanix will feature Bonita Norris, the youngest individual to reach both the North Pole and the summit of Everest, as a guest speaker. Her exceptional accomplishments will provide attendees with a unique perspective on perseverance and goal-setting.

The event is free to attend, and interested individuals are encouraged to secure their spot through the provided registration link. This event, sponsored by Nutanix, promises to be an invaluable opportunity for infrastructure professionals to learn from peers and industry experts while navigating the complexities of migrating infrastructure and preparing for AI adoption.