VeeamON 2024 Shorts with William Bell, Executive VP at PhoenixNAP | SOTTC Episode #14

The Sound of Tech To Come... A Veeam Podcast

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, William Bell from PhoenixNAP joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. William, with nearly 20 years at PhoenixNAP, shares insights into the company's evolution from a data center and VMware cloud provider to a global infrastructure platform focused on reimagining the data center experience through composable infrastructure and on-demand services.

The conversation covers PhoenixNAP's shift towards bare metal and composable infrastructure, the challenges and strategies of transitioning from traditional multi-tenant environments, and the importance of partnerships in providing agile and scalable solutions. William also discusses the impact of recent industry changes, such as the Broadcom acquisition of VMware, and the future of disaster recovery and on-demand infrastructure.

Key Takeaways

• Composable Infrastructure: William explains the concept of composable infrastructure, emphasizing its ability to provide on-demand, scalable resources through infrastructure as code technologies.
• Transition Challenges: Discusses the difficulties and strategies involved in moving from traditional multi-tenant environments to bare metal and composable infrastructure, highlighting the need for scale and efficient resource management.
• Partnerships and Agility: Highlights the importance of partnerships in providing agile and scalable solutions, enabling service providers to leverage PhoenixNAP's capabilities for more compelling margin profiles.
• Industry Impact: Reflects on the challenges posed by the Broadcom acquisition of VMware and the evolving nature of VMware's platform, stressing the need for adaptability in the rapidly changing IT landscape.
• Future of Disaster Recovery: Emphasizes the shift towards on-demand disaster recovery solutions, driven by advancements in network speed and storage technology, and the need for cost-effective, flexible DR options.

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