As SC25 (Supercomputing 2025) approaches, two innovative technology leaders—Hammerspace and Phison—are preparing to showcase groundbreaking solutions that address the explosive growth in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. This VMblog Spotlight previews what attendees can expect from these exhibitors at one of the world's premier events for HPC, networking, and storage innovation.

As organizations struggle with fragmented data estates that stall AI initiatives before they deliver value, Hammerspace arrives at SC25 (Booth #3523) with a clear message: the bottleneck isn't GPUs or algorithms—it's data chaos. The company's hybrid cloud data platform addresses the fundamental challenge facing HPC and AI organizations across research, government, and enterprise sectors by unifying data silos into a single global namespace and orchestrating automated data delivery to GPUs and AI models. With a standards-based approach rooted in deep technical expertise from the Linux, NFS, and open-source communities, Hammerspace enables teams to make their data AI-ready without costly re-platforming or vendor lock-in.

At this year's show, Hammerspace will showcase breakthrough innovations including their Tier 0 solution, which transforms local NVMe storage within GPU clusters into high-performance shared storage that's up to 10x faster than networked alternatives while reducing power requirements by approximately 95%. SVP of Global Marketing Molly Presley sits down with VMblog to discuss how the company's AI Data Platform helps organizations achieve better price-performance ratios in an era of skyrocketing AI training costs, eliminates the friction between data silos and compute, and positions enterprises for the coming paradigm shift where data orchestration becomes more critical than GPU availability. Attendees can also catch live podcast recordings, partner demonstrations from QStar Technologies and ScaleFlux, and enter daily raffles for prizes including Meta Ray-Ban Glasses and AirPods 4. 

As organizations struggle with fragmented data estates that stall AI initiatives before they deliver value, Hammerspace arrives at SC25 (Booth #3523) with a clear message: the bottleneck isn't GPUs or algorithms—it's data chaos. The company's hybrid cloud data platform addresses the fundamental challenge facing HPC and AI organizations across research, government, and enterprise sectors by unifying data silos into a single global namespace and orchestrating automated data delivery to GPUs and AI models. With a standards-based approach rooted in deep technical expertise from the Linux, NFS, and open-source communities, Hammerspace enables teams to make their data AI-ready without costly re-platforming or vendor lock-in.

At this year's show, Hammerspace will showcase breakthrough innovations including their Tier 0 solution, which transforms local NVMe storage within GPU clusters into high-performance shared storage that's up to 10x faster than networked alternatives while reducing power requirements by approximately 95%. SVP of Global Marketing Molly Presley sits down with VMblog to discuss how the company's AI Data Platform helps organizations achieve better price-performance ratios in an era of skyrocketing AI training costs, eliminates the friction between data silos and compute, and positions enterprises for the coming paradigm shift where data orchestration becomes more critical than GPU availability. Attendees can also catch live podcast recordings, partner demonstrations from QStar Technologies and ScaleFlux, and enter daily raffles for prizes including Meta Ray-Ban Glasses and AirPods 4. 

As organizations grapple with skyrocketing AI training costs and GPU shortages, Phison is bringing a compelling value proposition to SC25 with a clear message: do more AI with less GPU. Michael Wu, GM and President of Phison US, explores how the company's 25 years of NAND flash innovation is addressing one of the industry's most pressing challenges—extending effective GPU memory using high-capacity flash storage to enable larger model training and faster inference without adding expensive GPUs.

At Booth 4532 in St. Louis this November, attendees will see live demonstrations of Phison's aiDAPTIV+ platform, which offloads memory pressure from GPUs onto flash storage, and the company's Pascari Gen5 enterprise SSDs delivering up to 14.8 GB/s read speeds and 3.2 million IOPS. With new portfolio additions launching at the show and partnerships featuring AI systems from Intel, NVIDIA, Newegg ABS, and MAINGEAR, Phison is positioning itself as a practical solution for budget-conscious HPC organizations looking to achieve faster time to value, predictable costs, and improved price-performance in their on-premises AI deployments. 

As KubeCon + CloudNativeCon approaches with over 10,000 cloud-native professionals gathering in Atlanta, VMblog's third Spotlight video showcases three innovative companies leading the way in cloud infrastructure and platform services. From AI-powered development platforms to global hybrid cloud solutions and natural language infrastructure management, these exhibitors are bringing cutting-edge technology to the show floor. Here's what you need to know about Heroku, OVHcloud, and Spacelift before you visit their booths.

As KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America heads to Atlanta, VMblog hears from four innovative companies transforming the cloud-native landscape. From advanced Kubernetes security to AI-powered observability and distributed databases, these vendors are showcasing cutting-edge solutions designed to help organizations navigate the complexities of modern application development.

In this spotlight video, we hear directly from leaders at Aviatrix, ControlTheory, SolarWinds, and Yugabyte about their latest innovations and what attendees can expect when visiting their booths at the conference.

As KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 approaches, four innovative companies are making their mark on the Kubernetes and cloud-native landscape. From AI infrastructure orchestration to digital trust and autonomous operations, these organizations are addressing the most pressing challenges facing enterprises today. In this spotlight video, Rafay Systems, Keyfactor, Komodor, and Tintri share their unique solutions and invite attendees to visit their booths at the Atlanta event.

As enterprises grapple with the tension between innovation velocity and operational control, Spacelift is arriving at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 with a provocative message: infrastructure teams shouldn't have to choose between moving fast and maintaining governance. The company's newly launched Intent feature represents a fundamental rethinking of how AI can participate in infrastructure provisioning—not as a replacement for established IaC and GitOps workflows, but as a complementary tool for everything that lives between prototype and production. At Booth 541 and during OpenTofu Day on November 10, Spacelift will demonstrate how natural language provisioning can coexist with policy-as-code guardrails, offering teams a faster control plane without sacrificing auditability or compliance.

For Pawel Hytry, Co-founder and CEO of Spacelift, the company's KubeCon presence reflects both its open-source roots and its vision for autonomous infrastructure orchestration. As a Silver Sponsor of the main event and a supporter of OpenTofu Day, Spacelift is doubling down on its commitment to the cloud-native community while addressing a challenge that resonates across the show floor: how to trust AI with infrastructure decisions. In this exclusive VMblog Q&A, Hytry explains why the answer isn't blind trust but deliberate governance—and why enterprises should start thinking about their infrastructure lifecycle as a continuum rather than a binary choice between experimentation and production readiness. 

Discover the cutting-edge technologies being showcased at VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas. This spotlight series features three innovative companies who are showcasing revolutionizing technologies at the event.

• Entelligence - The debut of "Alex" - an AI-Led Expert Deploy platform 
• OVHcloud - Delivering innovative VMware solutions and addressing enterprise challenges in the post-Broadcom acquisition landscape 
• Microsoft - Showcasing Azure VMware Solution with full compatibility for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 

These companies are providing solutions to solve some of the most critical challenges being faced today. Watch now and find out!

VMblog sits down with Steve Satterwhite, founder of Entelligence, ahead of VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas to discuss the company's groundbreaking new AI platform and the future of VMware deployments.

Watch VMblog's in-depth VMware Explore 2025 video interview with Liam Sosinsky, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Azure at Microsoft, as he reveals Microsoft's comprehensive strategy for VMware customers ahead of VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas.

Join VMblog for an exclusive interview with Jeffrey Gregor, General Manager of OVHcloud US, ahead of VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas. Discover how this global cloud provider is delivering innovative VMware solutions and addressing enterprise challenges in the post-Broadcom acquisition landscape.

In this exclusive VMblog interview from NerdioCon 2025 in Palm Springs, California, we speak with Chris Hamm, CTO of Premier One, a specialized IT services provider focused on the title insurance industry. With approximately 50 employees spread throughout the United States, Premier One distinguishes itself in the MSP space through its deep industry specialization.

In this exclusive interview from NerdioCon 2025 in Palm Springs, California, VMblog speaks with Eric Torres, VP of Channel and Community Engagement at Pax8. Torres provides insights into how Pax8 serves as a comprehensive cloud marketplace for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), offering a one-stop solution for SaaS licensing needs across 140+ MSP-friendly vendors.

In this exclusive VMblog interview from NerdioCon 2025 in Palm Springs, California, VMblog speaks with Jeremy Young, Community Growth Strategist at Huntress, about their comprehensive security offerings and strategic collaboration with Nerdio in the Microsoft ecosystem.

In this exclusive VMblog interview from NerdioCon 2025 in Palm Springs, California, VMblog speaks with Andy Whiteside, President, CEO, and Founder of XenTegra, about their approach to client partnerships and strategic collaboration with Nerdio and Microsoft.

In this VMblog Q&A ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2025, Ari Weil, VP of Product Marketing at Akamai, delivers a compelling vision for the future of cloud-native technologies. Moving beyond the traditional centralized hyperscaler model, Akamai is pioneering a distributed cloud approach that promises to revolutionize how businesses deploy AI, manage Kubernetes workloads, and control cloud computing costs. With the launch of groundbreaking solutions like Akamai Cloud Inference and Accelerated Compute Instances, the company is challenging industry norms by offering infrastructure that's faster, more cost-efficient, and strategically positioned closer to users and data sources.

Discover the cutting-edge cloud native solutions showcased at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 in London.

This spotlight series features four innovative companies revolutionizing cloud infrastructure, security, and development:

• Akamai - Platinum CNCF Sponsor with Cloud Odyssey Hackathon 
• Aviatrix - Cloud Network Security for AI-Ready Enterprises 
• EnterpriseDB - Postgres and Kubernetes Innovation 
• Heroku - Simplified Developer Platforms and Cloud Native Experiences 

Who's solving the most critical challenges in cloud native technologies? Watch now and find out!

As KubeCon + CloudNativeCon prepares to take over London in 2025, Heroku's leadership is zeroing in on the transformative potential of AI and cloud-native technologies. In this interview with VMblog, Betty Junod, Heroku's CMO and strategic voice, reveals how the platform is addressing the critical challenges of modern software development: accelerating time-to-market, reducing operational complexity, and enabling teams to focus on delivering value through innovative AI-powered solutions.

Join David Marshall and Brian Ducharme from VMblog as they interview Gabriele Bartolini, VP, Chief Architect, Kubernetes at EnterpriseDB (EDB), ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 in London. In this insightful conversation, Gabriele shares how EDB is bridging the gap between PostgreSQL and Kubernetes with their innovative solutions.As a leading company in PostgreSQL development, EDB has been contributing to the open-source project for over 15 years, accounting for approximately 30% of the PostgreSQL codebase. Their focus has expanded to include EDB Postgres AI, an enterprise-ready platform supporting transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across hybrid environments.

In this exclusive VMblog interview from IGEL Now & Next 2025 in Miami, James Millington, VP of Industry Solutions and Product Marketing, breaks down IGEL's groundbreaking approach to enterprise endpoint security.

Dive into the future of enterprise computing with Patrick Toner, senior account manager from LG!

In this on-site VMblog interview from IGEL Now & Next 2025 in Miami, Dave Fiske, Lead EUC Strategist at Nerdio, unveils how the company is transforming cloud desktop experiences.

In this on-site VMblog interview from IGEL Now & Next 2025 in Miami, Lenovo's Senior Solutions Manager Andy Nieto unveils groundbreaking innovations transforming the digital workspace.

Discover Lenovo's latest thin client technology - the V100 Q, priced under $200 with cutting-edge features, and gain insights into how the tech giant is addressing modern enterprise challenges like Windows 10 end-of-life, workforce diversity, and the evolving AI landscape.

Key highlights include:

• First look at Lenovo's new V100 Q thin client 
• Innovative approach to solving complex business problems 
• Unique perspectives on AI's current potential
• Strategies for managing digital workspaces and changing workforce dynamics 

Get a look into Lenovo's forward-thinking solutions for today's rapidly changing technological environment.