As server virtualization gains mainstream adoption, it is increasingly being deployed to support a broad range of data center initiatives that extend beyond simple server consolidation and development and test. Today, enterprises of all sizes are realizing the true potential of server virtualization and using it to streamline their data centers to create more flexible and dynamic IT infrastructure that enables them to deploy and manage software applications, support business continuity and balance CPU capacity dynamically. This session will examine the emergence of this new operating environment and its dramatic potential impact for users. It will also look at some of the critical considerations for users and how these decisions can impact their data center roadmap.

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Speaker Bio: As president and CEO, Ed Walsh sets the strategic direction for Virtual Iron, the leading provider of server virtualization software solutions for small and medium size enterprises. By providing easy-to-use capabilities on a next-generation architecture, Virtual Iron is reducing the obstacles to mainstream market adoption and enabling companies of all sizes to leverage the significant benefits of server virtualization. Ed has a strong track record in both start-up and public companies delivering value to customers through innovative product development, establishing market leadership, driving effective channel go-to-market strategies and developing strong partner ecosystems with companies such as CA, Dell, EMC, HP, IBM, Microsoft, NetApp and Symantec. Most recently, Ed was CEO at Avamar Technologies, Inc., a venture-backed software firm acquired by EMC in late 2006. At Avamar, Walsh established the company as the leader in the next generation data protection and data de-duplication software market and led it to 700% revenue growth over 18 months.