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title: "VMware Migration Keynote | Open Source & Sovereignty"
description: "Free keynote Oct 30: Learn how open source helps cut costs, avoid lock-in, and gain full control over your IT strategy."
url: "https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/vmware-migrations-are-happening-what-now/"
language: "en"
---

# VMware migrations are happening, what now?

In this keynote, you will learn how open source infrastructure enables you to take back strategic control without compromise. Discover how to secure full sovereignty over your data, technology and operations, while building a resilient and future proof infrastructure that supports your business goals.

[Watch on-demand](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/vmware-migrations-are-happening-what-now#form)

[Read more](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/vmware-migrations-are-happening-what-now#more)

## Cut costs and reduce risk

Open source infrastructure eliminates licensing fees and puts you back in control of your IT budget.

## Futureproof your hybrid strategy

Build infrastructure that supports both virtualization and containerization, on your terms.

## Achieve full sovereignty

Regain control over your data, technology and operations; without dependency on US-based vendors.

Open source

## Sovereignty without concessions: full control, zero compromise

The Broadcom acquisition of VMware is pushing IT strategies to a breaking point. Licensing changes, rising costs and vendor lock-ins are limiting your ability to adapt.

This keynote shows how to transition to a flexible, open source infrastructure that gives you full control, without sacrificing performance, compliance or security.

Learn how to build an infrastructure strategy that supports your business goals while ensuring true independence.

[Watch on-demand](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/vmware-migrations-are-happening-what-now#form)

![MVK09137-scaled-new](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/08/MVK09137-scaled-new.jpg?width=1500 "MVK09137-scaled-new")

Sovereignty

## Achieve full sovereignty across your infrastructure

Maintaining control over your infrastructure means taking charge of more than just systems. You need sovereignty across your data, the technology you use and the way your teams operate. In this keynote, we show how open source solutions enable you to achieve full independence and compliance.

- Ensure your data remains compliant, secure and under your control at all times.
- Avoid vendor lock-in and build flexible infrastructure with open source technology.
- Empower your teams to manage infrastructure on their terms with full operational transparency.

## How we help

### Strategic infrastructure design

We translate your business needs into scalable, secure and open source-based cloud architectures, tailored to your requirements.

### Seamless VMware migrations

We guide you through complex infrastructure transitions with minimal risk and zero downtime.

### Containerization support

From lift-and-shift to full refactoring, we help you adopt Kubernetes and containerized environments that actually perform.

### Data sovereignty assurance

We ensure your data stays compliant, transparent and under your control. No compromises, no exceptions.

### Operational excellence

We provide 24/7 support and monitoring through our Managed Services, so you stay in control while we handle the complexity.

### Knowledge sharing and enablement

Training, co-development and open communication: we help your teams become fully autonomous in managing open source infrastructure.

Secure your spot and discover how to take back control of your IT strategy

[Watch on-demand](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/vmware-migrations-are-happening-what-now#form)

![eric_en_wout](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/10/eric_en_wout-1.jpg?width=1500 "eric_en_wout")

Presenters

## Presented by industry experts

**Wout van Heeswijk, CTO at Fairbanks**

Wout is a technical expert in open source infrastructure with deep experience in OpenStack, Kubernetes and Ceph. He helps organizations design scalable architectures that support long-term control. In the keynote, he shares how to turn infrastructure challenges into strategic advantages.

**Eric Kessels, CIO at Fairbanks**

Eric bridges IT strategy and business goals. With a strong track record in enterprise IT, he understands how to stay in control while managing risk, cost and compliance. He explains how open source enables real sovereignty and agility in complex environments.

Who we are and why we care

## More about Fairbanks

![iso27001-2022](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2024/04/iso27001-2022.png?width=600 "iso27001-2022")

Fairbanks supports organizations that want to build and manage their own cloud environments, on their own terms. As specialists in open source infrastructure, we believe that digital sovereignty is no longer optional.

With our deep technical expertise and a strong European foundation, we help IT teams take back control over their infrastructure. From OpenStack to Kubernetes, from design to daily operations, we work side by side with your team to ensure long-term success.

We don’t just implement. We co-create, enable and support. Always with transparency, flexibility and independence at the core.

[Watch on-demand](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/vmware-migrations-are-happening-what-now#form)

## FAQ

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