“A new type of workload is emerging – edge-native apps – that must run at the edge to perform as intended. AR/VR, connected vehicles, and immersive gaming are becoming mainstream,”said Sanjay Uppal.

“It’s no longer about a ‘cloud first’ approach –it’s about being ‘cloud smart’. Organizations should have the freedom to choosethe ’right’ cloud, based on their strategic business goals,” said Raghu Raghuram, chief executive officer, VMware.