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title: "Connecting on VMworld 2019: Day 1 Updates"
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The first day of VMworld 2019 US is in the books and I wanted to share a summary of a few key announcements and developments and what they mean for you. I think the announcements are quite interesting and beneficial to you and the team.
Below you’ll find updates on hybrid cloud and expanding partnerships, a preview into the VMware Tanzu Portfolio, enhancements to VMware Workspace ONE, and exciting new capabilities in VMware Cloud on AWS.
This is an exciting time for VMware customers and the industry. I know I’m certainly excited for how these announcements can help us moving forward, so please take a look and then let’s connect!
# VMware Delivers a Hybrid Cloud Platform Powering Next-Generation Hybrid IT
VMware is continuing to build its agnostic platform while expanding partnerships. No matter the platform you choose now or in the future (AWS, Dell, Microsoft, Google, IBM, and HPE), VMware continues to be strongly positioned to be the provider for any cloud, as well as on-prem—we use the same software and VMware Validated Design with our VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack, enabling you to migrate, modernize and manage workloads across clouds, data centers, and edge locations with consistent hybrid cloud infrastructure and operations.
The most disruptive announcement as I consider from Day 1 was the announcement of **Project Pacific** – Tech Preview and re-architecture of vSphere with Kubernetes as its control plane. To a developer, Project Pacific looks like a Kubernetes cluster where they can use Kubernetes declarative syntax to manage cloud resources like virtual machines, disks and networks. To the IT admin, Project Pacific looks like vSphere – but with the new ability to manage a whole application instead of always dealing with the individual VMs that make it up.
Read more about Project Pacific:
[Announcing Project Pacific](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vmw.re%2FPacificBlog&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085456396&sdata=wa21xwqQzCi3q1G8hDrb35MXqoQu%2FTL02v298ZBy0G4%3D&reserved=0)
[Project Pacific is Kubernetes to the Core](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.vmware.com%2Fcloudnative%2F2019%2F08%2F26%2Fproject-pacific-is-kubernetes-to-the-core&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085466390&sdata=%2Bwwcc6AG398L5z%2BgP1y44y1kaQtHttTrYFNCo1PUytQ%3D&reserved=0)
[Project Pacific – Technical Overview](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.vmware.com%2Fvsphere%2F2019%2F08%2Fproject-pacific-technical-overview.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085466390&sdata=dpNRWPHogRUvnG455ChIyDrFY%2FkAvNlUw6hQrlLOEE4%3D&reserved=0)
We’ve also made a lot of complementary [announcements](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.vmware.com%2Foverview%2Fpress-releases%2Fpress-release-details%2F2019%2FVMware-Delivers-a-Hybrid-Cloud-Platform-Powering-Next-Generation-Hybrid-IT%2Fdefault.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085476384&sdata=P369w8lRJa3nzP86G7H7rVva4ZUtXkXM8x%2B1xPXmjIw%3D&reserved=0) on automation, disaster recovery as-a-service, and proactive support, among others.
Another announcement was [VMware Tanzu](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vmware.com%2Fcompany%2Fnews%2Freleases%2Fvmw-newsfeed.VMware-Announces-VMware-Tanzu-Portfolio-to-Transform-the-Way-Enterprises-Build-Run-and-Manage-Software-on-Kubernetes.1906432.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085476384&sdata=ASTztrh%2FAMRBWRZgM1HlT3wmB6W4qJsoJwv%2Feq2tO8o%3D&reserved=0) Portfolio which transforms the way Enterprises Build, Run and Manage Software on Kubernetes - enable customers to build modern apps on Kubernetes and manage all of their clusters from a single control point
# VMware Announces VMware Tanzu Portfolio
While this is a preview into what’s coming, Tanzu enables you to build modern apps on Kubernetes and manage all of your clusters from a single control point. Ultimately, integrated teams can request what they need, when they need it, and get it effectively and efficiently. This helps you keep up with the speed of tech while not having to worry about changes and patching continuously.
**VMware Tanzu** includes a tech preview of VMware Tanzu Mission Control. With VMware Tanzu Mission Control, customers will have a single point of control to manage all their conformant Kubernetes clusters regardless of where they are running—vSphere, public clouds, managed services, packaged distributions and do-it-yourself (DIY) Kubernetes. The new service will offer broad capabilities powered by VMware’s extended product portfolio.
Refer to the blog article - [Introducing VMware Tanzu Mission Control to Bring Order to Cluster Chaos](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.vmware.com%2Fcloudnative%2F2019%2F08%2F26%2Fvmware-tanzu-mission-control&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085486378&sdata=Y%2BmSqNEpcqOE1XYXcpm6clwgGsL6fe7tjlPJMXlcQgw%3D&reserved=0)
Also , please find below among other announcements of the day :
- [**vRealize Automation 8.0**](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.vmware.com%2Fmanagement%2F2019%2F08%2Fvrealize-automation-8-whats-new-overview.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085486378&sdata=lFQDMQ0sLvf4IgoKOezRPGJOCazEjTG191mj%2B3%2FUWL0%3D&reserved=0) – A major release that introduces a container-based microservices architecture which is easier and simpler to install, with improved performance and high availability.
- [**vRealize Operations 8.0**](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.vmware.com%2Fmanagement%2F2019%2F08%2Fwhats-new-in-vrealize-operations-8-0.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085496372&sdata=Ks2l6P7zsQiTmeKZ8PKVfJImTLHSuPYDL%2FTMF45QSds%3D&reserved=0) - Intent-Driven continuous performance optimization, more efficient capacity management, intelligent remediation and integrated compliance and configuration
- [**Wavefront by VMware**](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wavefront.com%2Fwavefront-for-vmworld-us-2019%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085496372&sdata=XSD6G3hiskamHNWocXtoZZxK5oNluQvqPvU4nRg2P6w%3D&reserved=0) now provides instant insights into the health and performance of Kubernetes, containerized applications and microservices at scale.
- [**Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub**](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.vmware.com%2Feuc%2F2019%2F08%2Fvmworld-2019-workspaceone.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085506366&sdata=bTp3tIJZ6aSF9Fp8rnZfbVP9gX501TjO2GmwjrlumLY%3D&reserved=0) : Enhancing the capabilities of central launchpad for employees to more securely access apps, workflows and notifications, and connect with colleagues. Workspace ONE is the first digital workspace platform to integrate an ***AI-powered virtual assistant***.
# VMware Cloud on AWS Helps You Migrate and Modernize Applications
A new study shows that customers who want to migrate to the cloud can save 59 percent in operational costs with VMware Cloud on AWS versus the equivalent capacity in a traditional data center. Additionally, VMware Cloud on AWS is now available in 16 AWS regions globally and can be purchased from both AWS and VMware. Check out the [press release](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.vmware.com%2Foverview%2Fpress-releases%2Fpress-release-details%2F2019%2FVMware-Cloud-on-AWS-Helps-Customers-Migrate-and-Modernize-Applications-with-Consistent-Hybrid-Cloud-Infrastructure-and-Operations%2Fdefault.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085506366&sdata=Uoa3RdDngJU5bm5xgKMZyVaRtsOetRyxzgdEkSiPXjU%3D&reserved=0) for the full study and additional resources.
# NVIDIA and VMware Intend to Deliver Accelerated GPU Services for VMware Cloud on AWS
The partnership is designed to power modern enterprise applications, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and data analytics workflows. These services will further allow you to migrate workloads that previously were not well-suited for the cloud and take advantage of high-performance computing, machine learning, data analytics and video-processing applications.
Simply put, we’re adding capabilities that will make it easier to move specific and graphic-based workloads to the cloud. Read the [announcement](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.vmware.com%2Foverview%2Fpress-releases%2Fpress-release-details%2F2019%2FNVIDIA-and-VMware-to-Accelerate-Machine-Learning-Data-Science-and-AI-Workloads-on-VMware-Cloud-on-AWS-Accelerated-by-NVIDIA-GPUs%2Fdefault.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085516364&sdata=XVtxHUudqMExmK8IzvRuEia5YlYxUSPBFVq4fzB5x3k%3D&reserved=0) for the details.
# VMware Unveils Innovations Across Its Industry-Leading Workspace ONE Platform
New enhancements and capabilities to Workspace ONE will help you grow, expand and transform. The new modern management, security and multi-cloud VDI innovations will allow IT teams to leverage the power of automation to intelligently manage and secure access to any app, on any cloud, delivered to any device. And it makes you faster. You have the tools you need, and they’re integrated across multiple devices and platforms, such as Dell.
For example, VMware is leading the way in helping IT and HR reimagine the onboarding and day one employee experiences with the introduction of digital concierge services, leveraging the extensive automation capabilities of the Workspace ONE platform and the richness of partner integrations. Check out the [article](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.vmware.com%2Foverview%2Fpress-releases%2Fpress-release-details%2F2019%2FVMware-Unveils-Innovations-Across-Its-Industry-Leading-Workspace-ONE-Platform-to-Help-Organizations-Grow-Expand-and-Transform-Their-Business%2Fdefault.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085516364&sdata=LDsRHY0DV8PBglKJKn88lSNA4Bn%2FKlcZFpPNCOrG5Lw%3D&reserved=0) for more information.
Finally, you may want to read through VMware CTO Chris Wolf’s summary of the day: [VMworld 2019 and Our Relentless Pursuit of the Possible](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vmware.com%2Fcompany%2Fnews%2Fupdates%2Fvmworld-2019-our-relentless-pursuit-of-the-possible.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085526353&sdata=dcAQRmjVCFYLWD5RjsDWw1rO9hwBcgHvsJ1QOor2obs%3D&reserved=0). This provides you with a consolidated look at the vision and strategy behind today’s announcements.
There were lot more announcements on tech previews ( like Project Galleon ) , recent acquisitions ( like Bitnami ) and expanding Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure through different Public Cloud providers and hardware vendors . Please refer to below blog article by Chris Wolf , CTO to read more on these :
[https://www.vmware.com/company/news/updates/vmworld-2019-our-relentless-pursuit-of-the-possible.html](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vmware.com%2Fcompany%2Fnews%2Fupdates%2Fvmworld-2019-our-relentless-pursuit-of-the-possible.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca319f8e0f5514f781ee908d72ba8fae7%7C0edca4720b7146e696c70a68c10dcb96%7C0%7C0%7C637025877085526353&sdata=dcAQRmjVCFYLWD5RjsDWw1rO9hwBcgHvsJ1QOor2obs%3D&reserved=0)