Austin
April 25-29, 2016

Event Details

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IBM - Why IBM is Betting on OpenStack

When it comes to Cloud Infrastructure as a Service, IBM is “all in” with OpenStack because offering our enterprise clients choice with consistency is paramount to their success. In this IBM sponsor session, Don Rippert, IBM GM Cloud Strategy & Offering Management, provides the latest on enterprise deployment of OpenStack in the market as a backdrop to illustrate why IBM is betting big on OpenStack. He will also look towards the future of OpenStack and address why the long-term success for vendors and clients alike depends on our ability to come together as a community to ensure interoperability for all. Join us for this session where Don will issue a unique challenge to the community to drive the long-term success of OpenStack.

Monday, April 25, 11:15am-11:55am (4:15pm - 4:55pm UTC)
Difficulty Level: Beginner
General Manager, Cloud Strategy, Business Development Technology
Don Rippert is IBM’s General Manager, Strategy, Business Development & Technology, IBM Cloud.   In addition to setting the Cloud business and technology strategy for IBM, he created the IBM Cloud Advisor program to help engage clients on their Cloud transformation. Don began his career at Arthur Andersen & Co. Management Information Consulting Division in 1981 – the company now... FULL PROFILE