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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 12 MIN

Why Companies Like Walmart Are Moving From Public Cloud to VCF

from What's Up with Tech? · host Evan Kirstel

Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] private cloud revolution is gaining momentum, with VMware's Virtual Cloud Foundation (VCF) emerging as the platform of choice for enterprises seeking alternatives to public cloud. In this enlightening conversation with Vijay Ramachandran, who leads product management for core infrastructure at Broadcom, we dive deep into the transformative innovations unveiled at VMware ExploreStorage technology has undergone remarkable evolution, with vSAN now featuring global deduplication that dramatically reduces costs. This software-defined approach, combined with high-performance capabilities, is driving organizations away from traditional hardware-based solutions. Meanwhile, the introduction of Virtual Private Clouds brings public cloud networking constructs on-premises, enabling sophisticated workload isolation without compromising control.Security takes center stage with breakthrough cyber resiliency features that deliver automated ransomware recovery for on-premises deployments. The continuous compliance monitoring capabilities replace outdated point-in-time audits, allowing organizations to maintain verifiable compliance postures around the clock. With end-to-end encryption and platform hardening, VCF creates a security foundation that many find superior to public cloud alternatives.Walmart's decision to standardize on VCF for their global edge and private cloud infrastructure validates the platform's enterprise readiness. This reflects a growing trend of organizations either repatriating workloads from public cloud due to cost concerns or developing new applications on-premises for greater control. The partner ecosystem continues to evolve, with service providers focusing on consultative engagements and technology partners like AMD, NVIDIA, Intel, and Canonical expanding integration possibilities.Looking ahead, Broadcom is doubling down on security innovations like online threat detection while working to bring feature parity between VM and Kubernetes workloads. The vision includes deeper integration with physical networking infrastructure, creating a unified experience rather than forcing customers to choose between physical and virtual implementations. In Vijay's words, VCF now beats public cloud on "cost, security, and control" – a powerful value proposition for organizations navigating their cloud journey.Ready to explore how VCF can transform your infrastructure strategy? Connect with us to learn how these innovations can help you build a more secure, cost-effective, and controllable cloud foundation.Support the showMore at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstel

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