IDC and SUSE Digital Roundtable
The Next Evolution of Virtualization
Modernize Beyond Traditional Infrastructure
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Overview
Traditional virtualization environments are reaching a turning point. Rising operational costs, increasing
infrastructure complexity, and growing concerns around vendor dependency are driving organizations to rethink how they modernize IT infrastructure.
According to IDC, the software-defined compute market, spanning virtual machines, cloud system software, and containers, is projected to grow at a 14% CAGR, reaching $21.6 billion by 2029 – a clear indication of the ongoing focus and investment in the area.
As enterprises evaluate modernization strategies, many are looking for flexible, open, and future-ready
platforms that can support both traditional virtual machines and modern cloud-native workloads. However, migration alone does not guarantee modernization. Without optimization, organizations risk transferring existing cost, complexity, and operational inefficiencies into new environments. Operational disruption during migration remains another significant concern, with potential risks around downtime, security, and internal resource strain.
Join SUSE and IDC for an insightful discussion on how organizations can modernize virtualization
environments while reducing complexity, optimizing costs, and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Agenda
IDC and SUSE Digital Roundtable
One Day Event
Introduction and Opening Keynote by IDC
Jebin George
Senior Research Manager, Software, Cloud, and Industry Transformation (MEA), IDC
SUSE Keynote: The Business Case for Next-Generation Virtualization
Shady Khattab
Enterprise Container Sales Manager, SUSE
Fireside Chat SUSE & IDC: The Changing Economics of Virtualization and Infrastructure Modernization
Summary & Closing Remarks
Speakers
Jebin George
Senior Research Manager, Software, Cloud, and Industry Transformation (MEA)
IDC
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Jebin George
Jebin George joined IDC’s vertical markets group in 2009. As a research analyst, he is responsible for the verticals research and analysis practice in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, including assessment of market sizing, market trends, forecasting, and vendor strategies for the region. He contributes to consulting and advisory projects and prepares and publishes reports focused on this region.
Having worked as a research analyst with SunTec Business Solutions, a software product company in India, George possesses strong product marketing and market research experience. At SunTec, he handled primary and secondary research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, market sizing, competitor analysis, analyst relations, and worked with analytical tools. He was also involved in business writing, research interviews, collateral development, and market requirements documents (MRD) and business requirements documents (BRD).
George’s academic background includes a postgraduate degree in management from SCMS, Kochi, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Madras University. In addition to his native Malayalam, he speaks English and Hindi.
Event Sessions
One Day Event 11:00 am
Introduction and Opening Keynote by IDC
Shady Khattab
Enterprise Container Sales Manager
SUSE
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Shady Khattab
With 16+ years in IT, Shady Khattab combines technical expertise with strategic sales leadership. As the Enterprise Container Sales Manager at SUSE, he drives the adoption of cloud native and containerized solutions, helping enterprises modernize their IT infrastructures. Shady’s deep knowledge and sales acumen enable organizations to navigate digital transformation, enhancing agility, scalability, and efficiency, positioning him as a trusted advisor for future-ready IT strategies.
Event Sessions
One Day Event 11:15 am
SUSE Keynote: The Business Case for Next-Generation Virtualization
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