Move Backup Forward & Master Disaster Recovery of VMware Alternatives

This webinar delves into the comparative strengths and weaknesses of various virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox, and now Verge.io.

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Selecting the ideal VMware alternative not only offers potential licensing cost reductions but also enhances data protection and disaster recovery.

This webinar delves into the comparative strengths and weaknesses of various virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox, and now Verge.io. Our industry expert panel will help attendees assess each platform to determine which offers the best blend of cost efficiency and robust data protection for their environments capabilities.

Join us as we discuss:

Comprehensive Comparison: A thorough analysis of Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox, and Verge.io, highlighting their cost implications, data protection, and disaster recovery features
Strategic Decision-Making: Critical considerations for choosing a VMware alternative that provides optimal value and superior data protection
Cost vs. Protection: How to balance expenses with the necessity of robust data protection measures
Success Stories: Case studies from organizations that have successfully transitioned to VMware alternatives, achieving cost savings while enhancing data security

Presented by

Mike Matchett - Principal Analyst, CEO, Small World Big Data

Mike Matchett is Principal Analyst & CEO with Small World Big Data. Prior to that Mike worked as an industry analyst for Taneja Group and TechTarget. With more than 25 years of high-tech marketing and product management experience, Mike covers data center, cloud and big data segments predicting that all data will become big, all clouds hybrid, and the converged data center re-imagined from center to edge.

Mike holds a BSEE from MIT and served as a Chief Intelligence Officer in the United States Air Force.
George Crump - Chief Marketing Officer, Verge.IO

George Crump brings over three decades of experience to his role as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at VergeIO. Before joining VergeIO, Crump was the founder and lead analyst at Storage Switzerland, an independent IT research firm specializing in storage, backup virtualization, and cloud markets, a position he held for 14 years. His work there established him as a prominent voice in the field, focusing on providing practical insights and solutions to data center challenges. George also served as CMO and Chief Product Strategist at StorONE, an enterprise storage software provider.

In his role at VergeIO, Crump is tasked with evangelizing the VergeOS software, positioning it as a superior alternative to legacy hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and public cloud solutions. His approach aligns with his long-standing advocacy for reducing the cost and complexity of virtualization, storage, and networking infrastructures. Crump's insights and strategies are geared towards addressing critical IT issues like cost control, scaling to meet performance and capacity demands, and simplifying IT infrastructures.