Guru Venkatachalam

CTO for VMware in Asia Pacific & Japan. Supporting business leaders with their IT transformations.

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

These Singapore students were truly ahead of their time! @VMware is a trusted tech partner in the automotive space exploring self-driving cars, so this is an inspiring story from a young group that dreamed big to realise what's possible.
https://t.co/bLnv6wC3Li

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

Our new CTO @kitcolbert has seen major changes in the way businesses operate their digital strategy. I was fortunate to speak with him about our latest announcements and innovations off the back of #VMworld 2021.

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

Cloud computing is highlighted as a top tech trend for next year by @Gartner, with expectations that cloud-native platforms will form the backbone of more than 95% of new digital initiatives by 2025. I would agree!

https://t.co/Hsm7SQXq3U

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

Financial services has invested heavily in cloud computing, but legacy technology and skills gaps are creating hesitancy. Good to get this sense check on the industry.

https://t.co/kvjY53WjjO

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

Great wrap up of #VMworld 2021 from our Senior Director @ Sean Kopelke. We see multi-cloud as vital to enterprise success for the next 20 years, so our mission is to help customers venture down the cloud-smart journey.

https://t.co/DCSMOC7qjs

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

Each #VMworld announcement is designed to support our customers in their current and next phase of transformation.

A few that I am really excited about:

- #Tanzu Community Edition
- Tanzu Mission Control Starter
https://t.co/K7VdUvOijK

- VMware Edge
https://t.co/wtNgs2Ws29

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

Lessons from those who have done it:
- Don’t underestimate the complexity
- Get the right talent
- Use the right vendors
- Have someone who has done it before (they can also tell you what you’re doing wrong)

@CommBank APP2656 2pm + 8pm SGT #VMworld today https://t.co/RxksbbweVe

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

In the last five years we've seen certain technologies change our world. Take a look at the best tech to emerge since 2016, from #5G to my favourite #virtualcloudnetworks https://t.co/rPQJztZnFk

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

US retail giant @DICKS Sporting Goods responded quickly to the pandemic and thrived. It’s a great example of why keeping the customer at the centre is so important. https://t.co/vfSc5lshrb

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

Having spent 25yrs working in financial services, it's an industry I am particularly passionate about.

Post-pandemic, consumers have heightened digital experience expectations and now is a key time for FS orgs to focus on digital acceleration.

https://t.co/AJRuPuLSUY

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

Starting my week fully energised following the 20th annual VMware RADIO last week. It was brilliant to see and hear lots of new, innovative ideas coming from our worldwide engineering community - many of whom are based within APJ. #InnovateTogether

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

@raghuraghuram @VMware Fantastic news, Raghu. Many congratulations in your appointment to CEO. Looking forward to seeing you continue to grow VMWare.

[Guru Venkatachalam @GuruV_]

Thanks, Greg. I am very pleased to continue supporting our customers’ transformations through my new role as VMware’s VP and CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan.

[Greg Lavender @GregL_Intel]

Congratulations to Guru Venkatachalam for being named VMware’s APJ CTO. Guru is a veteran with deep experience in global enterprise transformation. His work with customers/partners in Asia Pacific and Japan has been crucial to VMware’s growth. https://t.co/R2zCp3cBne