Why move from VMware to AWS - with Christmas cheer!

A short and practical introduction from AWS specialists on why more and more companies are moving their VMware environments to AWS. The presentation will cover the main reasons companies choose to move to the cloud, how to get there, and how AWS supports you with the latest technology, staff training, and potential grants. We'll also share a case study from Danske Bank. Finally, we'll have light discussion and a Christmas beer tasting.

APRÓ, Urðarhvarf 8b, 5th Floor

December 3

Why move from VMware to AWS - with Christmas cheer!

Where:

APRÓ, Urðarhvarf 8b, 5th Floor

When:

December 3

15:00 - 19:00

Price:

Free!

About the event

Speakers:

Tobias Urban – Financial Services Leader, AWS

Tobias Urban works with leading financial institutions in Denmark and supports executives in strategy, innovation, and change management. He is known for bringing people and ideas together and helping companies create growth and develop future-focused solutions in financial services.

Anantharaman Seshadri – Senior Solutions Architect, AWS

Anantharaman Seshadri is an expert in designing and implementing cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, and data-driven systems. He has extensive experience with digital transformations and has worked with companies to accelerate innovation and build reliable and flexible technical infrastructure.

Agenda

Time

Agenda

15:00

Welcome and event overview

Hlöðver Þór Árnason

A brief look at APRÓ and AWS partnership

15:10

Why are companies moving away from VMware?

Key reasons for change

Market trends and cost factors

Common customer challenges:

  • Varying levels of readiness and preparation across systems

  • Does your team have VMware expertise but limited cloud knowledge?

  • Risk of disruptions from integrated systems

  • Budget concerns and migration costs

15:35

Key approaches to migrating VMware to AWS

Comprehensive approaches for transformation and migration

Technology and solutions to reduce time, cost, and risk

How AWS supports both on-premises and cloud-based VMware environments

AWS support programs:

  • Migration and Modernization Pathways

  • Training and support for cloud capability

  • Grants and incentives for VMware-to-AWS migrations

16:10

Case study: Danske Bank's AWS implementation

Why they chose AWS

Benefits and key lessons learned

How they handled large and complex migrations

16:40

Questions and open discussion

17:00 - 19:00

Holiday reception and networking