Gregg Lowe, the CIO of Boyd Gaming, operator of 28 hotels and casinos in the U.S., recently shared his satisfaction with the decision to migrate from VMware to Nutanix AHV. The company initially compared the two vendors, fearing they might be paying for hypervisors they didn’t need under Broadcom’s ownership. Lowe expressed concerns about Broadcom’s impact on VMware‘s innovation and strategy, leading him to opt for Nutanix.
Boyd Gaming’s migration project is nearing completion, with plans for further innovations. Lowe’s team is working on an AR app for slot machines to enhance the player experience. He discussed these developments at the Nutanix NEXT conference in Barcelona, where he emphasized the benefits of choosing Nutanix over VMware.
Nutanix has been positioning itself as a viable alternative to VMware, especially in light of recent licensing changes that have led to price increases for customers. The company’s CEO, Rajiv Ramaswami, and other industry leaders like Michael Parks from Wells Fargo, have highlighted the advantages of Nutanix over competitors in terms of performance and reliability.
While Nutanix continues to showcase its capabilities, customers like Paul Booth from the UK Department for Work and Pensions have praised the company’s cloud clusters for their effectiveness in handling varied workloads. Booth emphasized the importance of choosing the right technology provider, avoiding vendors who prioritize sales over customer needs.
Overall, Gregg Lowe and other technology leaders have found success in transitioning to Nutanix, citing improved performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As the technology landscape evolves, companies like Boyd Gaming are embracing new solutions to meet their infrastructure needs and deliver better experiences for their users.
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https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2024/05/21/nutanix_vmware_migrations/
