2014 Data Center 100: 20 Virtualization Providers

February 12, 2014, 11:50 AM EST

VMware
CEO: Pat Gelsinger
Palo Alto, Calif.

The company that started the virtualization revolution is upping the ante with its move into storage with VSAN and its aggressive expansion into end-user computing with its $1.17 billion acquisition of enterprise mobile management security high-flyer AirWatch. Don't bet against VMware CEO Gelsinger.

Steven Burke

Steve Burke has been reporting on the technology industry and sales channel for over 30 years. He is passionate about the role of partners using technology to solve business problems and has spoken at conferences on channel sales issues. He can be reached at sburke@thechannelcompany.com.