VMware, Inc. unveiled VMware vCloud(R) Hybrid Service(TM), an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud operated by VMware and built on the trusted foundation of VMware vSphere(R), giving customers a common platform to seamlessly extend their data center to the cloud. vCloud Hybrid Service will seamlessly extend VMware software used by hundreds of thousands of customers into the public cloud. This means customers will be able to extend the same skills, tools, networking and security models across both on-premise and off-premise environments. Application Neutrality: vCloud Hybrid Service will support the thousands of applications and more than 90 operating systems that are certified to run on vSphere so customers can get the same level of availability and performance running in the public cloud without changing or re-writing their applications. Seamless Networking and Security: VMware vCloud Hybrid Service will allow customers to use virtual networking to securely extend existing Layer 2 or Layer 3 networks from their data center to the vCloud Hybrid Service. Business-Critical Reliability: Built on vSphere, vCloud Hybrid Service will offer automated replication, monitoring and high availability for business-critical applications, leveraging the advanced features of vSphere, including VMware vMotion(R), High Availability and vSphere Distributed Resources Scheduler. Simplified Management: vCloud Hybrid Service will offer a simplified approach to management, allowing customers to use the same tools and processes they use to manage both on-premise and off-premise environments. vSphere administrators will be able to view, manage and migrate VMs from the vSphere client using the free vCloud Connector(TM) plug-in.

VMware, Inc. announced the appointment of Dave O'Callaghan as senior vice president of Global Channels and Alliances. In this role, O'Callaghan will lead the vision and strategy for VMware partners globally across all routes to market, including solution providers, service providers, distributors, OEMs, system integrators and outsourcers, and independent software vendors (ISVs). Most recently, in 2011, O'Callaghan founded and led his own consulting firm specializing in go-to-market strategies for high-tech manufacturers, distributors and solution providers. Prior to this, O'Callaghan served as vice president of worldwide commercial sales at Cisco, where he led sales, strategy and programs of the midmarket and SMB segments. During his 12 years at Cisco, O'Callaghan also held vice president roles in worldwide distribution and regional sales.

Verizon Enterprise Solutions Group and VMware, Inc. announced the immediate availability of a dual persona solution for Verizon enterprise customers. Now available on Android-based LG Intuition(TM) and RAZR M by Motorola smartphones, VMware Horizon(R) Mobile(TM) offers strong security and simplified management of corporate information residing on VMware Ready(TM) mobile devices. Additional device support is expected throughout the year. VMware Horizon Mobile applies VMware's proven virtualization technology to create a virtualized operating system on Android smartphones. These Android devices run a corporate workspace that is controlled and managed by IT, and is completely separate from the employee's personal information, applications and data on the device. The workspace contains its own operating system, applications and policies, enabling IT to remotely manage the entire lifecycle of the workspace. IT is able to provision the workspace, deploy applications and monitor the flow of information to and from the workspace for security. Horizon Mobile provides many features to enhance productivity by creating a purpose-built and preconfigured mobile virtual workspace that is tied to the user, not the device. Key benefits include: Single workspace for applications and data -- Users can increase productivity by easily accessing dispersed applications and data through a corporate workspace on their VMware Ready Android devices. Given the standard nature of virtualized operating systems, the workspace can be distributed to a wide range of Android devices without customization, simplifying Android management for IT. Separation of personal and corporate data -- Creation of a separate container for corporate assets helps prevent data leakage and preserve the privacy of personal information on the same device. IT manages only what it needs to manage, bringing enhanced security and compliance to personally owned devices. Enterprise-grade security for Android -- Security is enforced by isolating personal and corporate assets from one another and encrypting all corporate assets residing on the device. Horizon Mobile leverages existing enterprise infrastructure including virtual private network (VPN), authentication solutions and full integration with standard enterprise directory services so enterprises can extend their current trusted and compliant security services to smartphones. VMware Horizon Mobile is available immediately with perpetual licensing starting at $125 per user. The solution can be purchased through local resellers of VMware and Verizon Wireless. VMware Horizon Mobile is also available free of charge as part of VMware(R) Horizon Workspace(TM) and VMware(R) Horizon Suite(TM). Go to VMware Horizon Suite for more information.