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Sick of Rising VMware Costs? There’s a Better Way.

Element Four

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Tue, 05 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm

3 hours

Founders Brewing Co

Free Tickets Available

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Date & Location

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm (GMT-04:00)

Founders Brewing Co

235 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, United States

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About the event

Sick of Rising VMware Costs? There’s a Better Way.
If you’re tired of VMware price hikes, licensing headaches, and complex infrastructure, this event is for you.

About this Event

Connect with fellow IT professionals and industry experts from Scale Computing, Veeam, and Element Four for a relaxed evening at Founders Brewing. We’ll show you how companies like yours are ditching VMware for good and simplifying their IT environments—without the cost or complexity.



Here’s What’s Brewing:
  • How to cut virtualization costs with Scale Computing’s VMware alternative
  • Best practices in modern backup and disaster recovery with Veeam
  • Expert insights from Element Four on streamlining your infrastructure and ongoing support
  • Complimentary drinks, appetizers, and open networking with industry peers


Who Should Attend:

IT professionals, system administrators, and decision-makers ready to move on from legacy solutions and embrace a smarter, simpler future for infrastructure.



Giveaway Alert!

One lucky attendee will take home a Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart!




Agenda


🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Check-In & Welcome Beers

Info: Kick off the evening with a cold brew and light networking as guests arrive and settle in.



🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Welcome & Introductions

Info: Presented by Element Four

• Meet your hosts from Element Four, Scale Computing, and Veeam

• Overview of the event goals and takeaways



🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Keynote: Ditching VMware Without the Drama

Info: Presented by Scale Computing

• Cut costs and complexity with hyperconverged infrastructure

• Learn how IT teams are replacing VMware

• Interactive Q&A



🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:35 PM
Modern Backup & Recovery That Works

Info: Presented by Veeam

• Backup strategies that align with modern infrastructure

• Ransomware recovery & cloud-ready DR

• Veeam + Scale Computing integration



🕑: 05:35 PM - 05:50 PM
Real Talk: Transitioning from VMware

Info: Presented by Element Four

• What to expect when making the switch

• How Element Four supports your migration and ongoing success



🕑: 05:50 PM - 07:00 PM
Happy Hour, Food & Networking

Info: Grab a pint, enjoy great food, and connect with peers and tech experts in a relaxed setting. This is your chance to dive deeper, ask questions, and explore what’s possible.




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Founders Brewing Co, 235 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, United States

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Sick of Rising VMware Costs? There’s a Better Way., 5 August | Event in Grand Rapids | AllEvents
Sick of Rising VMware Costs? There’s a Better Way.
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