0:00 Intro: VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas 5:07 VCF9: Efficiency and resource optimization 10:04 Developer autonomy and IT infrastructure management 15:29 Advanced Cyber Compliance for VCF 20:14 Canonical partnership and chisel containers How are private cloud platforms evolving to meet enterprise needs for AI, developer agility, and cyber resilience? At VMware Explore 2025, host Daniel Newman, CEO and Chief Analyst at The Futurum Group, is joined by Broadcom's Paul Turner, Vice President, VCF Products, for a conversation on customer momentum around VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and how Broadcom is influencing the next generation of private clouds by providing infrastructure at the speed of the developer, enabling Private AI as a Service, and advancing cyber resilient data strategies. Key Takeaways Include: Private AI: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is emerging as a critical platform for Private AI, addressing security and data privacy concerns associated with public cloud solutions. New VCF subscription capabilities aim to simplify and reduce the cost of on-premises AI development and deployment. Developer Agility and Control: Broadcom is prioritizing VCF enhancements to balance developer needs for agility with enterprise requirements for security and control. The strategy focuses on providing tools for rapid application development while ensuring IT and security teams can maintain governance and oversight. Cyber Resilience: VMware Cloud Foundation is positioned as a secure and resilient foundation for highly regulated industries and critical workloads. The platform's security is built into its core, moving beyond basic compliance to focus on rapid recovery and business continuity in the face of cyber threats. Strategic Alliances: Broadcom is expanding the VCF ecosystem through strategic collaborations with key partners like Canonical, NVIDIA, and AMD. These alliances are central to accelerating innovation, enhancing platform performance, and extending the capabilities of VCF environments for a range of new workloads, including AI.