Brian Ducharme

Brian Ducharme

Brian is an event reporter for VMBlog.com and an expert in virtualization/cloud techonlogies.  In his 15+ years of experience in the virtualization/cloud field he has interviewed hundreds of companies, users and executives.  Brian has been an active member of the NEVMUG (NEVTUG) since 2006 and attends both vmworld and Citrix Synergy every year.  Brian works full time as a Senior Software Engineer for Liquidware Labs.

Brian also spent 5 years as the managing editor of Virtual Strategy Magazine, an online magazine focused on the virtualization industry and has been with vmblog since 2011. He has a background in Computer Graphics, Marketing, Programming, Web Design, Mobile App Development, Linux Administration and is an active member of the NHJS group. 

 

In an era where data protection is paramount, Cloudian emerges as a leading force with its advanced object storage technology and immutability features. In this exclusive VeeamON 2023 interview, VMblog sits down with Van Flowers, senior systems engineer at Cloudian, as we explore the innovative solutions they offer. Flowers sheds light on Cloudian's object storage technology, its immutability capabilities, and how the strategic partnership with Veeam strengthens their data protection offerings. Additionally, Van provides a hands-on demo of their solution, showcasing its effectiveness in safeguarding valuable data.

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the threat of ransomware looms large over businesses and individuals alike. In this exclusive video interview, VMblog sits down with David Cerf, an industry expert and chief data evangelist of GRAU DATA, to delve into the challenges posed by ransomware and data protection in 2023 and beyond. David discusses GRAU DATA's revolutionary Blocky for Veeam technology, their partnership with Veeam, and how they are working together to fortify data protection strategies.

In today's digital landscape, the threat of ransomware continues to loom over organizations of all sizes. As businesses strive to protect their critical data, Object First emerges as a game-changer with their Ootbi solution. In this exclusive VeeamON 2023 interview, VMblog sits down with Anthony Cusimano, technical marketing director of Object First, to explore the innovative features of Ootbi and its role in providing simple, powerful, and affordable backup storage for mid-enterprise Veeam customers.

Infinidat, an industry leader in high-performance data storage solutions, recently sat down with VMblog to discuss their partnership with Veeam and the exciting technology they're bringing to VeeamON 2023.

DISRUPT is back. Bigger, better and braver than ever before. And this year, they are saying YES. YES to the single most important EUC event of the year - bringing together the leading disruptors of the EUC universe. The event is in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville.

In this VMblog exclusive video interview, we sit down with Matthias Haas, the CTO of IGEL Technology, to discuss a number of important industry topics, what IGEL has been up to, and we take a deeper look into the DISRUPT23 event. A few months ago, IGEL announced it was exiting the hardware business to focus on software. As part of that decision, IGEL has enhanced their partnerships with the leading hardware vendors, HP, LG, and Lenovo, who will take on the hardware role.

IGEL will instead focus on the software, i.e. IGEL OS and the new IGEL COSMOS. COSMOS enables the flexibility needed in the EUC industry. It's a cloud-based management platform for IGEL OS-powered endpoints, such as thin clients and convertibles. It enables IT administrators to easily manage and secure their endpoints from a central location, providing remote support and troubleshooting, device monitoring, and the ability to deploy software and updates across a large number of endpoints. Additionally, IGEL Cosmos provides analytics and reporting capabilities, which can help organizations optimize their endpoint infrastructure and improve user productivity.

Continuing along the theme of flexibility, Matthias talks about the onboarding process when an end user unboxes the device, turns it on, and answers four simple questions and the device gets fully configured and drops to the desktop or browser to access your modern applications.

Over the course of the show, Matthias talked with a lot of partners and customers at the DISRUPT event and their feedback was clear - everyone is excited to meet again in person, share knowledge, and do so at an industry event like this.

Finally, Matthias takes on the question of "what is the future of VDI and DaaS?" Hear his take on this highly debated topic.

DISRUPT is back. Bigger, better and braver than ever before. And this year, they are saying YES. YES to the single most important EUC event of the year - bringing together the leading disruptors of the EUC universe. The event is in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville.

In this VMblog exclusive video interview, we sit down with Jason Mafera, Field CTO, North America at IGEL, to discuss a number of important topics that were being raised throughout the two day event.

Jason talks about securing the edge, the interface between the users and their workloads and applications as things move to the cloud. Organizations are also undertaking a huge transition, as they look to move Windows to the cloud where they can gain better security, better manageability, and potentially make things more cost effective. And, provide a better way to recover in the event that something goes wrong. Jason also digs into some of the trends taking shape in the EUC space. And one of the hot topics discussed during the DISRUPT keynote - a focus on sustainability and the idea of reduce, recycle, and reuse, and how IGEL is helping to make that happen.

One of the big announcements at DISRUPT was centered around IGEL COSMOS, a unified, agile platform to securely manage and automate the delivery of digital workspaces, from any cloud. Offering a modular architecture, granular endpoint control and end-user freedom, COSMOS is designed to enable organizations to garner the full power of current-day and future clouds with extensive control, while powering great user experiences for today's hybrid work.

Don't miss this exclusive interview with Jason Mafera. Learn more!

DISRUPT is back. Bigger, better and braver than ever before. And this year, they are saying YES. YES to the single most important EUC event of the year - bringing together the leading disruptors of the EUC universe. The event is in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville.

In this exclusive VMblog video interview, we speak with Aaron Addison, Strategic Alliances Manager at LG Electronics, about their latest hardware offerings for the end-user computing (EUC) market. Aaron shares insights on LG's innovative display solutions, including monitors, all-in-one PCs, and Thin Clients, and how they are partnering with IGEL, a world leader in software-defined endpoint management, to provide seamless and secure EUC experiences. LG Electronics is known for its high-quality displays, and their EUC solutions are no exception. With a range of options designed to meet the needs of modern businesses, LG's hardware provides users with stunning visuals and reliable performance, whether working from the office or remotely.

During the interview, Aaron discusses the key features and benefits of LG's hardware solutions, including their energy efficiency, ergonomic design, and ease of use. He also shares insights on LG's partnership with IGEL and how they are working together to provide cutting-edge EUC solutions to businesses of all sizes. As the EUC market continues to evolve, LG Electronics remains committed to providing hardware solutions that meet the needs of modern businesses. Whether it's improving productivity, reducing energy consumption, or enhancing user experiences, LG is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals and stay ahead of the competition.

Don't miss this exclusive interview with Aaron Addison and learn more about the latest hardware offerings from LG Electronics for the EUC market. Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies and discover how LG and IGEL are transforming the EUC landscape.

DISRUPT is back. Bigger, better and braver than ever before. And this year, they are saying YES. YES to the single most important EUC event of the year - bringing together the leading disruptors of the EUC universe. The event is in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville.

In this exclusive VMblog video interview, we speak with Alex Thatcher, Sr. Director, HP Cloud Clients at HP, about their latest hardware offerings for the end-user computing (EUC) market. Alex shares insights on HP's innovative Thin Client solutions, including the T550 and T655, and how they are partnering with IGEL, a world leader in software-defined endpoint management, to provide seamless and secure EUC experiences.

HP is a leading provider of computing hardware, and their Thin Client solutions are no exception. With a range of options designed to meet the needs of modern businesses, HP's hardware provides users with reliable performance, enhanced security, and easy deployment.

During the interview, Alex discusses the key features and benefits of HP's Thin Client solutions, including their powerful performance, easy management, and secure access to applications and data. He also shares insights on HP's partnership with IGEL and how they are working together to provide cutting-edge EUC solutions to businesses of all sizes. Additionally, Alex talks about the collaboration between HP and IGEL Cosmos, a cloud-based endpoint management platform, and how this partnership is streamlining IT operations and improving user experiences.

As the EUC market continues to evolve, HP remains committed to providing hardware solutions that meet the needs of modern businesses. Whether it's providing remote access to critical applications or improving productivity, HP is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals and stay ahead of the competition.

Don't miss this exclusive interview with Alex Thatcher and learn more about the latest hardware offerings from HP for the EUC market. Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies and discover how HP and IGEL are transforming the EUC landscape.

DISRUPT is back. Bigger, better and braver than ever before. And this year, they are saying YES. YES to the single most important EUC event of the year - bringing together the leading disruptors of the EUC universe. The event is in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville.

In this exclusive VMblog video interview, we sit down with Chris Fleck, VP Product, Tech Ecosystem at Citrix, to discuss the latest happenings with Citrix in the end-user computing (EUC) market. Chris shares insights on Citrix's latest product offerings and how they are partnering with IGEL, a world leader in software-defined endpoint management, to provide seamless and secure EUC experiences.

With more organizations adopting remote work and hybrid models, the EUC market is rapidly evolving, and Citrix is at the forefront of this transformation. Citrix provides secure access to applications and data, enabling remote workers to remain productive from anywhere, at any time. From virtual desktops to workspace solutions, Citrix's offerings are designed to meet the unique needs of modern businesses.

During the interview, Chris discusses the key features and benefits of Citrix's solutions, including their scalability, flexibility, and security. And he showcases a new technology called the Citrix Enterprise Browser. Chris also shares insights on Citrix's partnership with IGEL and how they are working together to provide cutting-edge EUC solutions to businesses of all sizes.

As the EUC market continues to evolve, Citrix remains committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the needs of modern businesses. Whether it's providing remote access to critical applications or streamlining IT operations, Citrix is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals and stay ahead of the competition. Don't miss this exclusive interview with Chris Fleck and learn more about the latest happenings with Citrix in the EUC market.

Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies and discover how Citrix and IGEL are transforming the EUC landscape.

DISRUPT is back. Bigger, better and braver than ever before. And this year, they are saying YES. YES to the single most important EUC event of the year - bringing together the leading disruptors of the EUC universe. The event is in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville.

In this exclusive VMblog video interview, we speak with Matt Scudder, VP, Enterprise Sales at Nerdio, about their innovative solution for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktops. Matt shares insights on how Nerdio is helping businesses save money and simplify their desktop computing experience while partnering with IGEL to solve challenges in the end-user computing (EUC) market.

With Nerdio, organizations can easily migrate to Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktops and take advantage of its powerful features without the complexity of managing their own infrastructure. The platform provides users with secure, cloud-based desktop computing solutions, allowing them to access their applications and data from anywhere, at any time. During the interview, Matt discusses the key benefits of the Nerdio solution, including its ease of use, cost savings, and flexibility. He also shares insights on Nerdio's partnership with IGEL, a world leader in software-defined endpoint management, and how they are working together to provide seamless and secure EUC experiences for businesses of all sizes.

As the demand for remote work and hybrid models continues to grow, the importance of efficient and reliable EUC solutions cannot be overstated. With Nerdio and IGEL, businesses can enjoy increased productivity, security, and flexibility, all while saving money and simplifying their IT operations.

Don't miss this exclusive interview with Matt Scudder and learn more about how Nerdio is revolutionizing the EUC market with its innovative solution for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktops. Stay ahead of the competition and discover the latest trends and technologies in this exciting space.

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