Tricerat Blog

5 Must-Attend Sessions for IT Decision Makers at VMware Explore 2024

Written by Andrew Parlette, CTO | Jul 2, 2024 9:24:33 AM

As a VMware Technology Alliance Partner and a leader in EUC for 25+ years, Tricerat is eagerly preparing for VMware Explore 2024 Las Vegas (see you at Booth #1041!) Overwhelmed by the agenda? Here are our top recommendations for conversations shaping VDI and cloud ecosystems.

This year's Explore lineup promises insights into the shifts of virtualization, cloud computing, and cybersecurity—all shaping our path to delivering secure, efficient, and truly advanced print management for complex IT. Let's take a closer look at the sessions where you'll find our team!

1. General Session: Shaping The Future Of Cloud And AI Innovation [GEN2495LV]

Broadcom and VMware leaders will announce and dive into key advancements in private cloud, AI, and app delivery in EUC. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on accelerating cloud transformation, focusing on running, scaling, and securing enterprise workloads across various use cases.

Tricerat's Take:

At Tricerat, we envision AI as the key to unlocking predictive maintenance and intelligent print job routing, dramatically reducing downtime and enhancing user experience in complex VDI environments. Our cloud-native approach allows us to offer unparalleled scalability and flexibility, adapting to the dynamic needs of modern enterprises.

 We're particularly excited to explore how emerging AI technologies could further optimize print job allocation and automate troubleshooting in multi-cloud environments.  The future of print management lies in AI-driven systems that can:

  1. Automatically optimize print queues based on historical data and real-time network conditions
  2. Intelligently route jobs to the most efficient printer based on job characteristics and printer status
  3. Predict hardware failures before they occur, enabling proactive maintenance
  4. Adapt to user behavior patterns to improve overall printing efficiency

Imagine a print management system that predicts and prevents issues before they occur, automatically optimizes print queues based on machine learning algorithms, and intelligently routes jobs based on real-time network conditions and user behavior patterns. That's the future we're building at Tricerat, and this session will undoubtedly fuel our innovation pipeline.

2. Achieving Zero Trust – The Practitioner's Journey [CMTY2236LV]

Led by Broadcom's principal SoC and System Architect, this practical session will explore the details of implementing a Zero-Trust architecture using VMware's vDefend firewall. It will provide a comprehensive framework for identifying and addressing security gaps in distributed environments, offering insights for IT leaders to enhance cybersecurity beyond traditional perimeter-based models.

Tricerat's Take:

Zero Trust isn't just a buzzword for Tricerat — it's a fundamental principle woven into the fabric of our print management solutions.

Our ScrewDrivers® 'Security Edition' embodies Zero Trust principles, ensuring that every print job, user, and device is verified at each step of the data flow process. This approach is critical in today's hybrid and multi-tenant environments where the traditional network visibility reach is increasingly blurred.

We're keen to explore how VMware's vDefend firewall can be integrated deeper into our existing framework, potentially offering even more granular control over print job access and movement in virtualized environments.

3. All About vSphere 8: What's New In The Technology [VCFB1440LV]

Stay tuned for exciting updates on vSphere 8! This session will cover the latest features and improvements in vSphere 8, including updates to vSAN, Tanzu, and security updates. These advancements are crucial for optimizing virtual environments and ensuring robust, efficient virtual and hybrid computing infrastructures.

Tricerat's Take:

As a company that prides itself on staying at the cutting edge of VMware technologies, we're particularly excited about this session. The updates to vSAN could revolutionize how we handle print job storage and retrieval in high-volume VDI environments, while Tanzu advancements could open up new possibilities for containerized print services, enabling unprecedented flexibility and scalability.

  1. vSAN improvements: These could enhance print job storage and retrieval, potentially reducing latency in high-volume VDI deployments. We're exploring how these updates could allow us to implement more efficient caching strategies for frequently accessed print jobs.
  2. Tanzu advancements: The improvements in containerization technology open up new possibilities for modular, easily deployable print services. We're investigating how this could allow us to offer more flexible, scalable print management solutions that can be easily deployed and managed across diverse IT landscapes.
  3. Security enhancements: As providers of the ScrewDrivers® 'Security Edition', we're keen to leverage these new features to further fortify our print management solutions against emerging threats.

ScrewDrivers® solutions are designed to ensure optimal performance and compatibility in evolving virtual environments.  We're investigating how vSphere 8 updates could allow us to offer even more more flexible, scalable print management solutions that can be easily deployed and managed across diverse IT landscapes.

4. 3 Cornerstones to Enable a Cyber-Resilient Private Cloud [VCFB1201LV]

VMware positions itself as a reliable partner for data protection and recovery using a unified platform. This session's focus is VMware Cloud Foundation, designed to strengthen secure private clouds against cyber threats. Topics covered will include proactive infrastructure protection, advanced threat prevention, compliance with standards, and secure cyber recovery strategy.

Tricerat's Take:

We recognize the importance of a strong print management system for a cyber-resilient private cloud. The topics covered in this session— including infrastructure hardening, advanced threat prevention, compliance and risk management, and cyber recovery—are all integral to our print management solutions:

ScrewDrivers® 'Security Edition' is built with cyber-resilience in mind with advanced print features like end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, and detailed audit logging.

We're keen to learn about new approaches to threat prevention and cyber recovery that we can integrate into our solutions. For instance, we're looking into the future of:

  • Anomaly detection in print workflows to identify and mitigate threats in real-time
  • Enhanced data encryption techniques to protect print jobs at rest and in transit
  • Improved backup and recovery mechanisms for print-related data and configurations
  • Advanced compliance reporting tools to meet evolving regulatory requirements

The session's insights on risk management will also undoubtedly influence our ongoing efforts to ensure our solutions not only meet but exceed strict regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and GDPR and inform business continuity measures even in the face of sophisticated threats.  

5. Future-Proof VMware Workloads With Azure VMware Solution [VCFB2530LVS]

This session will focus on migrating VMware workloads to Azure, maximizing on-premise investments, and transitioning applications into an AI-innovation platform, offering strategies for maximizing on-premise investments while transitioning to cloud-based infrastructures.  

Tricerat's Take:

As more organizations move towards hybrid and multi-cloud environments, migrating and managing VMware workloads on Azure can be a turning point. We're particularly interested in exploring how Azure's AI capabilities can be leveraged to enhance print management in hybrid environments, offering our clients seamless print experiences across on-premise and cloud infrastructures.

Our ScrewDrivers® solution is engineered for seamless integration with Azure, and we're excited to explore advanced features like intelligent workload distribution and predictive capacity planning for print services in hybrid cloud environments.

By staying at the forefront of these hybrid cloud advancements, we can ensure that our print management solutions continue to deliver value and efficiency, regardless of our clients' infrastructure choices or user workspaces.

Unlock the Future of VDI Print Management with Tricerat

As enterprises continue to embrace the flexibility and efficiency of VDI, the need for print management solutions that can seamlessly plug into multi-cloud, multi-tenant, hybrid, security-focused environments has never been greater

Our premier solution, ScrewDrivers® Enterprise, is designed to meet the demands of large organizations. Whether you're dealing with thousands of end-users or multiple remote locations, ScrewDrivers® Enterprise provides the scalability and control your enterprise needs.

With features like mobile and cloud printing, hold and release printing, and comprehensive print job reporting, our solutions are designed to fit any environment, providing your IT team with the tools they need to manage printing workflows across all platforms, locations, and user bases.

Visit Booth #1041 at VMware Explore 2024 to meet ScrewDrivers®

Our team of experts will be on hand to demonstrate how our solutions can improve workflows, save resources, and enhance security in your VDI environment. Discover the Tricerat difference and take the first step towards a more efficient print management strategy. See you in Vegas!