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Introducing VCF 9.1: Built for Efficiency and Resilience
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- Virtually Speaking Podcast
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- May 5, 2026
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Summary
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 is here, and in this kickoff episode, Pete and John sit down with Paul Turner, VP of Products for VMware Cloud Foundation, to set the stage for what this release really means. From rising hardware costs to the explosion of AI-driven applications, the data center is changing fast. Paul shares how VCF 9.1 is designed to address these shifts, helping organizations build an AI-ready platform that delivers efficiency, security, and operational simplicity. The conversation covers the real challenges customers are facing today, including cost pressures, the need for automation, evolving security models, and the growing importance of Private AI. If you want the big-picture view of where infrastructure is headed and how VCF 9.1 fits in, this is the place to start.