We’re excited to reflect on the success of our recent Path to Cloud Excellence and AI-Powered Innovation event, held in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) at Hotel Iconic Marjorie, Penang on 22 January 2026.
This half-day session brought together IT leaders, cloud architects, and technology professionals for an in-depth exploration of modernising VMware workloads on AWS. Designed to combine technical .expertise with practical insights, the event provided attendees with real-world strategies they could implement immediately, along with a clear roadmap and vision to drive cloud transformation and leverage AI-powered workflows for measurable business impact.
Expert Speakers Sharing Insights
The session featured insights from a panel of distinguished speakers, who brought both strategic and technical perspectives to the discussion:
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Gaurav Havelia, Head of Business Development, AWS ASEAN
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Kenneth Ng, Assistant VP, Solution Architect, Exabytes Group
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Richard Cheng, Project Director, VMware Workloads, Technical Consultant, FormX.ai
Their expertise gave attendees a comprehensive understanding of both strategic and technical aspects of cloud modernisation, inspiring lively discussions and actionable takeaways.
Unlocking the Value of Cloud Modernisation
Modernising legacy VMware workloads isn’t just about moving to the cloud—it’s about unlocking business value, improving efficiency, and enabling innovation. Participants explored the strategic benefits of migration, including measurable ROI, operational flexibility, and opportunities to leverage AI-powered workflows.
Some of the key topics covered included:
Business Value & ROI
Why modernise VMware workloads on AWS? Beyond cost savings, participants learned how cloud modernisation can enhance agility, reduce complexity, and create space for innovation.
Practical Migration & Modernisation Pathways
Real-world examples showed attendees how to approach migration step by step, which workloads to prioritise, and strategies for a smooth, low-risk transition to AWS.
Best Practices from Experts
Exabytes Solution Architects shared lessons learned from past projects—highlighting challenges, solutions, and strategies to ensure successful cloud adoption.
AI-Powered Workflows & Intelligent Automation
Automation isn’t the future—it’s happening now. Attendees explored how AI-driven workflows can accelerate cloud transformation, reduce manual effort, and make IT teams more strategic.
Looking Ahead: Your Cloud Transformation Journey
Every organisation’s cloud journey is unique. That’s why at Exabytes, we focus on personalised strategies and actionable roadmaps. From planning and strategy to execution and optimisation, our team is ready to guide businesses through every stage of cloud modernisation.
For those who attended the event or anyone evaluating VMware modernisation strategies—the key takeaway is clear: a structured, tailored approach to cloud adoption delivers measurable value and future-ready infrastructure.
