Christian Reilly

In an era of explosive AI-driven compute demand, the networks and data centres we design today will define what responsible digital infrastructure will look like tomorrow. At Hewlett Packard Enterprise, we see this as especially critical across APJ. With rapid digital adoption, rising #AI workloads, and ambitious net-zero goals, organizations in the region must balance growth with sustainability. Andrew Fox nailed it in this thought leadership piece, diving into how data centres can lead the charge on #sustainability rather than simply keeping up. From smarter cooling systems and heat recovery to modular infrastructure and net-zero roadmaps, he highlights six levers we can all act on. To me, the real opportunity here lies in embedding AI-native #networking into these strategies in order to enable efficiency at scale, optimize workloads in real time, and ensuring every watt of power is put to work with purpose. This is how we not only meet the demands of today’s AI-driven world but also shape a sustainable, resilient, and responsible digital future. https://lnkd.in/gzdQhvn7 Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE Aruba Networking | Tushar Deshpande | Prakash Krishnamoorthy | Nick Harders| Tony S. | Jason Xie | Masakazu Honda | Sajan Paul | KB (Ki Byung) Chai | Perry Sui | Choo-Siang L. | Elissa McCormick | Ankur Basu

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Sharing my recent interview with Muntazir Abbas at The Economic Times Times, where I discussed how #telecom providers are accelerating #AI adoption, modernizing infrastructure, and preparing for a #6G-enabled future.   Key highlights from our discussion: 🔹 97% of telecom organizations are already using AI across operations. 🔹 Nearly 80% of telcos scaling generative AI projects have exceeded their budgets — a clear sign of both urgency and opportunity. 🔹 #EdgeAI and private cloud are quickly becoming critical enablers for real-time insights and secure innovation.   Traditional network infrastructures and legacy tools weren’t built for AI and emerging technologies. As IT complexity grows, success will depend on modernizing existing infrastructure and strengthening #cybersecurity and data integrity frameworks. Telcos and enterprises that act now will be best positioned to meet rising expectations for this next era of connectivity.   Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gy8j4AEi   #TheHeartOfProgress

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My thoughts on why the world's largest enterprises are investing in Nutanix Database Service (NDB) to manage their most demanding SQL, NoSQL and Vector database workloads. With NDB they are delivering Next-Gen DBaaS with the user experience and agility of a fully managed cloud-native database service like AWS RDS along with the control, security, and compliance of their datacenter. These companies are reporting transformative results, including: - 99.99% database availability with Zero downtime - 5x improvement in database performance - 40% lower total cost of ownership - 40% reduction in management time - Up to 1,000% increase in read/write I/O performance - 5x reduction in database patching time - Replica deployment in minutes instead of hours - Refresh a database in minutes vs. hours - Snapshot a 40 TB database in under three minutes (vs. 60+ hours) - Restore a 40 TB database in under eight minutes (vs. 60+ hours) #DBaaS #NDB #Nutanix

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How do you let go of IT's past to build for the future? Hock Tan, president & CEO of Broadcom opened the keynote at #VMwareExplore with two statistics that frame the enterprise cloud discussion: ✅ 92% of enterprises trust private cloud security and compliance ✅ 7 out of 10 organizations have plans to repatriate workloads from public to private clouds The private cloud renaissance is here. The pendulum is swinging back from "cloud-first" to "cloud-smart," with enterprises choosing infrastructure based on actual business outcomes rather than industry hype. Tan identified three core tensions holding back transformation: ✅ Developer Velocity vs. IT Control: How do you enable rapid innovation while maintaining governance? ✅ Speed vs. Security: Can you move fast without compromising protection? ✅ Legacy vs. Modern: How do you transform without abandoning existing investments? Paul Turner demonstrated how VMware Cloud Foundation addresses these friction points. VCF delivers three critical enterprise requirements: ✅ Security: Native zero-trust architecture and compliance controls ✅ Cost: Predictable infrastructure economics without usage surprises ✅ Control: Complete visibility and governance over workloads and data The real validation came from customers. Barclays and Grinnell Mutual shared their transformation journeys with peer testimonials about solving real business problems. Key announcements include Walmart selecting Broadcom for global virtualization, NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs integrated with VCF, VCF 9.0 making AI services standard across deployments, and new agentic AI security capabilities. As someone who works with #CIOs and #CTOs, today's announcements address real challenges keeping technology leaders up at night. You're being asked to innovate while cloud costs spiral unpredictably. Your board expects AI results, but your security team won't approve uncontrolled deployments. The enterprise cloud reset is underway, driven by operational reality and real business outcomes. What are your thoughts on this shift toward private cloud infrastructure? Are you seeing similar patterns in your organization? Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of all announcements, strategic partnerships, and my deeper dive conversation with Chris Wolf on AI and Data Sovereignty. To stay current with the latest with #Technology and #Innovation, Subscribe to 👉 #CXOSpiceNewsletter here https://lnkd.in/gy2RJ9xg Or 👉 #CXOSpiceYouTube here https://lnkd.in/gnMc-Vpj #VMwareExplore #PrivateCloud #AI #DataSovereignty #EnterpriseIT #Network #Storage

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The private cloud revolution is gaining momentum, with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) emerging as the platform of choice for enterprises seeking alternatives to public cloud. In this conversation with Vijay Ramachandran, who leads product management for core infrastructure at Broadcom, we dive deep into the transformative innovations unveiled at #VMwareExplore Storage 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 VMware Cloud Foundation (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 Corporation, 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.

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🚨 Multi-modal attacks are evolving, and so are our defenses. Read the latest from #MicrosoftDefenderforOffice365 on how we’re detecting and disrupting hybrid attack campaigns that span email and Microsoft Teams. These aren’t isolated threats. They’re coordinated, persistent, and increasingly deceptive. How we’re empowering SOC analysts includes: 📬 Detection of mail bombing used as a distraction technique 🛡️ Correlation of signals and new alerts across email & Teams in the Defender portal 🔍 Advanced hunting with IOCs to uncover hidden threats 👉 Read more in the blog to see how Microsoft Defender is helping security teams stay ahead of evolving threats: https://lnkd.in/gRQUzpmW #MicrosoftDefender #ThreatProtection #SOC #CyberSecurity #AIForSecurity

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