Dive into the transformative world of OpenShift Virtualization as we highlight its pivotal role in the shift from traditional virtualization infrastructures to modern, Kubernetes-driven environments. At the heart of this discussion is KubeVirt, an innovative extension for Kubernetes that enables the seamless management of virtual machines alongside container workloads. Through an explorative journey, we aim to unravel the complexities of KubeVirt, providing clarity on its origins, development and role in bridging legacy applications with cloud-native paradigms.

Enterprise virtualization is at an inflection point. Evolving licensing models, the rise of container-native platforms and the growing importance of private cloud strategy are prompting organizations to reevaluate their approach to virtualization infrastructure. For many IT leaders, this means navigating new platform options, understanding shifting cost structures and aligning technology decisions with long-term business goals — all while maintaining operational stability. </br></br> This briefing brings together World Wide Technology's virtualization and container platform experts with your technical decision-makers for a focused, vendor-neutral conversation about the state of the market. Drawing from hundreds of real customer engagements, we share what we're seeing across the industry — the strategies organizations are pursuing, the platforms they're evaluating and the lessons learned from those already in motion. Whether you're renewing your current platform, considering alternatives or planning a multi-platform strategy, this session provides the context and clarity you need to make informed decisions.