Virtually Speaking Podcast

KubeCon 2026 is underway, and in this episode of Virtually Speaking, Pete Fletcher and Jad Elzein sit down with Himanshu Singh to break down some of the biggest announcements coming out of the show. We cover Broadcom’s contribution of Project Valero to the CNCF Sandbox and why that matters for the future of Kubernetes backup, disaster recovery, and migration. The conversation also explores what it means to deepen VMware’s long standing commitment to the Kubernetes and CNCF community, and why community driven innovation matters for customers and partners alike. We also discuss new VKS ecosystem partnerships with F5, Kong, and Tigera, along with the broader strategy of keeping VKS close to upstream Kubernetes while making it easier for platform teams to adopt the tools and architectures they already use. If you are at KubeCon, stop by Booth 715 to connect with the team and see the latest demos and announcements in action. #KubeCon #Kubernetes #CNCF #Valero #VKS #PlatformEngineering #CloudNative #VirtuallySpeaking #VMwareCloudFoundation

KubeCon 2026 is officially underway, and we’re kicking things off in one of the most unique ways we’ve ever done - recording from a boat in the canals of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 In this kickoff episode of our Virtually Speaking KubeCon series, Pete, John, and Jad set the stage for the week ahead. From Platform Engineering Day to AI, GPUs, and Kubernetes at scale, there’s no shortage of innovation, learning, and community to dive into. We talk about what we’re most excited for, the energy around the event, and what you can expect from our coverage throughout the week. If you’re at KubeCon, come find us at booth 715. If you’re following along remotely, we’ve got you covered with interviews, insights, and conversations all week long. Let’s get after it.

Artificial Intelligence is dominating every conversation in tech right now, but how much of it is real progress and how much is hype? In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, we sit down with industry analyst and cloud expert Dave Linthicum to take an honest look at the current state of AI adoption in the enterprise. From failed AI pilots and unrealistic expectations to the infrastructure, cost, and governance challenges that many organizations underestimate, Dave shares why so many AI initiatives struggle to deliver real business value. Rather than focusing on the hype cycle, this conversation explores what it actually takes for enterprises to move from experimentation to production with AI. Dave also discusses the role of infrastructure teams, the risks organizations overlook when rushing into AI projects, and how companies can make smarter investments that deliver measurable outcomes. If your organization is evaluating AI or already experimenting with it, this episode offers a practical reality check on what it takes to succeed. Listen to more episodes of Virtually Speaking Full playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8_k3uUCO39tAfMY__4iE8bIZg7wfO7SN&si=361xVOiuMF7EYzR6 ⸻ Connect with us Website: https://vspeakingpodcast.com

Get ready for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 in Amsterdam with this special preview episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast. Pete Flecha, John Nicholson, Jad El-Zein, and Himanshu Singh break down what to expect from the event, why Broadcom’s presence at KubeCon matters, and how Kubernetes, platform engineering, open source, and AI are continuing to shape the future of infrastructure. In this episode, we discuss: What to expect from KubeCon 2026 in Amsterdam Broadcom’s presence at booth 715 Platform Engineering Day and why it matters Open source contributions across projects like etcd, Cluster API, Harbor, and Velero The convergence of AI workloads and Kubernetes Why Kubernetes is becoming increasingly important across modern infrastructure How VMware by Broadcom is showing up in the cloud native ecosystem What the Virtually Speaking team will be doing on-site during the event We’ll also be recording interviews live from Amsterdam and connecting with engineers, partners, customers, and community members throughout the week. If you’ll be at KubeCon, reach out. We’d love to connect. #KubeCon #CloudNativeCon #Kubernetes #PlatformEngineering #Broadcom #VMware #VCF #VirtuallySpeakingPodcast