Helping to achieve an efficient and sustainable Private Cloud
Author: Varghese Philipose
The "Cloud" is often marketed as an ethereal, invisible force. However, recent global infrastructure disruptions remind us that the cloud is NOT IN THE SKY —it is a physical building with a GPS coordinate. This realization is shifting the enterprise debate from simple cost-savings to a deeper focus on architectural resilience and the Private vs. … Continue reading The Physicality of the Digital—When the ‘Cloud’ is Grounded
As someone who passes through Dubai International Airport (DXB) at least 60 times a year—zigzagging through Terminals 1, 2, and 3 on my way in and out—I have had plenty of time to observe the massive operational machine that is our airport. In my day job, I am focused on GreenOps and VMware Cloud Foundation … Continue reading Net Zero at the Departure Gates: Decoding DXB’s Locally Produced Solar Revolution
We have all been there: standing at the ATM, the transaction complete, and then that familiar prompt: "Do you want a receipt?" For years, I instinctively hit "Yes." A small slip of paper, seemingly insignificant, yet it represented a quiet, consistent drain on our planet's resources. As someone deeply invested in GreenOps and sustainable practices … Continue reading The Silent Green Button: How My ATM Habit Shifted from Carbon Culprit to Climate Champion
I am incredibly honored and humbled to announce that I have been recognized as a VMware vExpert for the 8th consecutive year. Reaching this milestone feels just as exciting as the first year I received that "Welcome to the Program" email. Over nearly a decade, this community has been a cornerstone of my professional growth, … Continue reading 8 Years as a vExpert: Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Towards VCF 9 and Beyond
