VMware Explore 2025: VCF 9, Developer Tribes, and the Future of Private Cloud – with Steven Dickens
In this episode, Keith Townsend welcomes back Steven Dickens, founder of Hyperframe Research, for a candid conversation following VMware Explore 2025. The duo dives deep into the latest developments from VMware, focusing on the launch of VCF 9 and what it means for developers, customers, and the broader ecosystem. Key topics include:
- Steven’s impressions of VMware’s evolving product strategy and the clarity around VCF 9
- The challenge of selling VCF 9 to developers and the importance of building a true developer community
- Insights from conversations with Broadcom and VMware teams about open source engagement and community-building (“the sticker game”)
- Governance hurdles and organizational changes required for successful VCF 9 adoption
- Real-world customer stories, including rapid VCF 9 implementation in the port industry
- The shift of Kubernetes functionality from Tanzu into VCF, and the future of Tanzu as a data intelligence platform
- Competitive landscape: how VMware’s approach compares to OpenShift, Databricks, Snowflake, and others
- The importance of “golden paths” and opinionated platforms for developer experience
- Practitioner and analyst perspectives on what’s next for VMware and the private cloud market
Tune in for a lively, insightful discussion packed with practical takeaways for IT leaders, developers, and anyone following the evolution of enterprise cloud platforms. Connect with Steven at hyperframeresearch.com and Keith at thectoadvisor.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation!
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