VMworld(R) 2012, the Leading Virtualization and Cloud Computing Event of the Year, Heads to San Francisco and Barcelona

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - Jul 18, 2012) - VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, today announced that VMworld® 2012 US makes its return to San Francisco August 26th through August 30th at Moscone Center. VMworld 2012 Europe will be held October 9th through October 11th at Gran Via Barcelona in Barcelona. With more than 21,000 attendees expected worldwide, VMworld 2012 will spotlight VMware and the industry's commitment to Business transformation through IT transformation.

This year's VMworld theme "Right Here, Right Now" focuses on how attendees will gain the tools and training needed to master the new cloud landscape, with the speed, security and control they've come to expect.

VMworld offers attendees informative deep-dive technical sessions and hands-on labs training, plus access to a broad set of technology and cloud partners gathering in San Francisco and Barcelona. Attendees will share and gain practical knowledge around virtualization best practices, building a private cloud, leveraging the public cloud, managing desktops as a service, virtualizing enterprise applications and more.

VMworld 2012 Registration
To register to attend VMworld 2012, please visit: http://www.vmworld.com/
For questions about press registration, please contact: vmworld2012@theoutcastagency.com
For questions about analyst registration, please contact: vmworld@nectarpr.com
For a current list of sponsors, please visit: http://www.vmworld.com/community/conference/us/sponsors

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About VMworld 2012 US
VMworld 2012 US is the industry's largest virtualization and cloud computing event. With more than 300 unique breakout sessions and over 250 exhibitors, attendees will have unparalleled access to the knowledge and tools they need to master the new cloud landscape and transform their business. To learn more about VMworld please visit: www.vmworld.com

About VMware
VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable businesses to thrive in the Cloud Era. Customers rely on VMware to help them transform the way they build, deliver and consume Information Technology resources in a manner that is evolutionary and based on their specific needs. With 2011 revenues of $3.77 billion, VMware has more than 350,000 customers and 50,000 partners. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the world and can be found online at www.vmware.com. 

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