In the world of technology, transformation is often discussed in triumphant tones—big tools, big platforms, big promises. But what if the real story isn't about the tools at all? What if the beating heart of innovation lies somewhere else, quietly pulsing beneath the surface?

This week on Trilio Insights, Pete Wright sits down with Ed Keen, Director of OpenShift Platform Global Services at Red Hat, and David Safaii, co-founder of Trilio. In this fireside chat, they explore the dimensions of digital transformation—where fear, uncertainty, and doubt collide with ambition, trust, and the sheer force of necessity.

Sure, it's a discussion about migrating virtual machines. But even more, it's about the cultural tectonics of legacy systems giving way to cloud-native horizons. It's about VM admins clinging to their hard-won expertise, the developers dreaming of microservices, the leaders balancing budgets against innovation. It's about the human side of technology, where every detail matters and every decision ripples outward.

Ed started as a London-based software engineer and today serves as a global leader at Red Hat. David is a data protection pioneer, offering a glimpse into how Trilio helps enterprises not just survive, but thrive in the chaos of migration. What emerges is a roadmap for the future of IT.

About Red Hat
Through hands-on guidance and a mentor-based approach, Red Hat Consulting helps organizations maximize the effectiveness—and therefore value—of their Red Hat technology investment. To assist organizations that need to exit their current virtualization solution and efficiently migrate their VMs to a modern platform while mitigating risk, Red Hat Consulting offers customized support that addresses every step of VM migration.

Links & Notes

• Virtualization Migration Assessment
• Red Hat Migration Blog
• Learn more about Ed Keen
• VMware to OpenStack Migration: A Strategic Transformation Guide
• Reference Guide: Optimizing Backup Strategies for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
• Key Concepts and Best Practices for OpenShift Virtualization

Is OpenStack having a moment? On this episode of Trilio Insights, Pete Wright chats with David Safaii and Kevin Jackson, fresh from the Open Infrastructure Days North America conference, about the latest news in OpenStack, fueled by the search for VMware alternatives.

Kevin, an OpenStack veteran from the very beginning, offers a fascinating perspective on this resurgence. He contrasts the early days of OpenStack, with its challenges and leaps of faith, to today's streamlined installations. They explore why organizations are turning to OpenStack now, highlighting the impact of the VMware acquisition.

A key takeaway from the conference was Rackspace's return to the OpenStack fold. David and Kevin discuss the significance of this announcement, emphasizing Rackspace's transparency and the positive ripple effect it will have on the entire OpenStack ecosystem.

Kevin also shares insights from his panel on VMware-to-OpenStack migration, stressing the need to avoid “analysis paralysis” and encouraging a learn-by-doing approach.

Finally, they discuss Trilio's unique position in providing data protection for both OpenStack and Kubernetes, expressing excitement for the future of OpenStack and its evolution towards Kubernetes. Kevin's advice for those considering the migration? Don't wait, start learning now.

Links & Notes

• Open Infrastructure Days North America 2024
• Rackspace Technology Strengthens Commitment to Global OpenStack Community with Board of Directors' Seat on OpenInfra Foundation
• Red Hat OpenStack

Ever wonder what it takes to build a company from the ground up? This week, Pete Wright sits down with Murali Balcha, the founder and CTO of Trilio, as he shares his personal journey of entrepreneurism and innovation.

Murali opens up about the pivotal moment he realized his idea was "startup worthy," leaving the comfort of a years-long career at EMC to pursue a vision. He paints a picture of the early days: the scrappy resourcefulness of building a company on a foundation of used Dell servers, the uncertainty of securing funding, and the satisfaction of landing that first major client.

Murali takes us through the challenges of navigating the ever-evolving universe of cloud technology, the surprising twists and turns along the way, and the quiet confidence that comes from building something truly unique. They explore the potential of AI and what it means for the future of Trilio and the tech industry as a whole.

This episode offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of a startup, the challenges, the triumphs, and the belief in the power of an idea seeded in the cloud.

Links & Notes

• From Founding to Funding: Perspectives from Murali Balcha, Founder and CTO of Trilio | Trilio
• OpenStack Backup and Recovery | Kubernetes Backup and Recovery