For decades now, VMware has been the beating heart of enterprise IT operations. With an impending merger and thanks to the relentless advance of technology, some organizations are considering alternative options to augment or replace their existing environments. Whether it be adjacent, competitive platforms that offer similar virtualization capabilities, or more advanced application approaches built around containerization or within native cloud platforms, alternatives have matured and provide a robust suite of capabilities. Attend this EcoCast to discover and examine viable new paths forward to address modern challenges.