Navigating the Post‑VMware Landscape: What Happens Next?
Cloud strategy is no longer a theoretical conversation — it’s a practical one.
Rising costs, platform disruption, and increasing regulatory pressure are forcing organisations to rethink the foundations of their infrastructure, often faster than anticipated.
In Episode 4 of Trust Cloud Talks, Chris Cowdry, Head of Cloud Services at Trust Systems, explores what this moment means in practice — and why standing still is no longer a viable option.
Watch the full interview below.
Interview with Chris Cowdry, filmed at Tech Show London 2026.
What this episode covers:
- Why the VMware landscape is forcing organisations to act
- How businesses are responding to sudden platform disruption
- Where traditional cloud strategies are starting to fall short
- The growing importance of sovereignty and regulation
- What organisations should be thinking about next
A moment of forced changed
For many organisations, cloud strategy has historically evolved over time.
That’s now changing.
Recent developments – particularly around VMware, have created a situation where organisations may need to act quickly, whether they were planning to or not.
In this episode, Chris explains how this shift is impacting businesses across the UK and why many are now being forced to reassess their current platforms.
From insight to action
The themes discussed in this episode reflect a broader shift towards flexibility, sovereignty, and more predictable cloud strategies.
Through its partnership with Zadara, Trust Cloud supports organisations looking to take a more controlled and considered approach.
Episode 3: Exploring Cloud alternatives, economics and sovereignty
Featuring , Phil Hilton – Senior Account Manager at Zadara.
Explore the full series
This episode is part of the Trust Cloud Talks series, exploring what’s changed in cloud strategy and how organisations can move forward with confidence.
Continue the conversation
If the themes explored in this episode reflect challenges you’re facing, our team would be happy to discuss your environment and options for moving forward.