5. VMware Is Right: Not Every Cloud Needs OpenStack
Sure, VMware and OpenStack -- the open source cloud platform -- potentially compete on some fronts. But VMware's stance on OpenStack actually makes a lot of sense -- as The VAR Guy pointed out.
What it means today: VMware continues to expand its vCloud Hybrid Service while some cloud providers continue to embrace OpenStack. Customer choice is alive and well, and channel partners should continue to demand VMware-OpenStack integration to avoid customer lock-in scenarioes.
Sure, VMware and OpenStack — the open source cloud platform — potentially compete on some fronts. But VMware's stance on OpenStack actually makes a lot of sense — as The VAR Guy pointed out.
What it means today: VMware continues to expand its vCloud Hybrid Service while some cloud providers continue to embrace OpenStack. Customer choice is alive and well, and channel partners should continue to demand VMware-OpenStack integration to avoid customer lock-in scenarioes.
