VMware licensing, packaging, and cost dynamics are shifting. But reacting with a rushed platform replacement often introduces more risk, complexity, and hidden cost than expected.
In this webinar, YASH Technologies shares a field-tested decision framework that helps enterprises evaluate VMware strategies with clarity — balancing cost, resilience, performance, and operational continuity.
The real challenge is no longer “What replaces VMware?” It’s:
- What still delivers strategic value
- What must evolve
- What must not break
YASH Perspective: Why “Replace VMware” Is the Wrong Question
Successful enterprises don’t frame this as an exit decision.
They ask smarter questions:
- Which workloads justify continued VMware investment?
- Where do alternatives create measurable advantage?
- How do we optimize cost without compromising resilience?
- How do we modernize without disrupting operations?
This session shares how YASH applies a structured, workload-first decision model, aligning infrastructure choices with business priorities rather than vendor pressure.
What You’ll Learn
- A practical Stay–Migrate–Modernize framework for VMware decisions
- Evaluating VMware strategies through cost, risk, and workload intelligence powered by Azure insights
- Where Azure VMware Solution (AVS) fits in enabling low-disruption modernization
- Real-world performance of Azure, AVS, and hybrid architectures
- De-risking transformation through a Microsoft-aligned Migration Factory
- Sustaining resilience and service continuity with AI-driven operations (AMURAA®)
- Building a multi-year modernization roadmap instead of reacting to renewals
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Know our speakers
Parvez Ali
Assistant VP Cloud & IT Infrastructure Services
With 20+ Years of Global experience in leading Information Technology Services. Highly experienced Cloud professional with a strong experience in Cloud Infrastructure Migration and Modernization including Digital Transformation, Cloud Landing zone, migrating SAP & Non-SAP workload to Multi-Cloud and Managed services support. Delivered Integration Solutions built on top of different Cloud Infrastructures with Strong experience in managing large & complex Offshore/Onsite delivery models.
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Derrick Boyd
Partner Solution Strategy Architect
Derrick Boyd is a Partner Solution Strategy Architect at Microsoft specializing in Azure VMware Solution (AVS), hybrid cloud modernization, and AI‑driven transformation. Partnering with global system integrators and enterprise organizations to accelerate VMware modernization unlocking AI‑ready infrastructure, shaping strategic go‑to‑market (GTM) motions that drive scalable Azure adoption.
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Yash Bhamare
Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Azure
Passionate about bringing people together to build products that improve quality of life. With 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, I specialize in leading teams from ideation and execution through delivery. My background spans cloud migration, modernization, and managed services, with a focus on collaborative, cross-functional leadership that drives real outcomes. I thrive at the intersection of people and technology, turning complex infrastructure challenges into solutions that make a meaningful impact
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Abhishek Pandey
AGM – IT Infrastructure Services
Abhishek is an accomplished technology leader with deep expertise in IT Service Management, enterprise automation, AI-driven transformation, Digital Workplace Solutions, and AI-driven automation. As a presales consultant, he partners with enterprises to modernize their IT environments through cutting-edge digital strategies.
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Julie Copple
Business Development Manager
With over 20 years of experience in business development and enterprise sales, Julie specializes in driving digital strategy and IT integration to empower organizations. At YASH Technologies, she aligns with our mission of delivering transformative solutions that enhance competitiveness and optimize costs for clients across diverse industries. By fostering collaborative partnerships, she strives to unlock value, inspire innovation, and contribute to long-term strategic growth. At YASH Technologies, she focuses on territory development and enabling stakeholder success through tailored technology solutions. Julie’s expertise lies in building relationships and delivering impactful solutions that address complex business challenges.
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