Migrating from the Broadcom Bogeyman: Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s Modernization Journey
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About the Webinar
Presenter: Tim Fisher, Charlie Williamson, Michael Milholen, Shane Szittai, Mark Kanott
Category: Technology
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (Eastern).
Broadcom’s changes to VMware are forcing tribal IT leaders to confront potential challenges such as rising costs, deployment complexity, and vendor lock-in. With vSphere 8 scheduled for end of general support (EOGS) on October 11, 2027, waiting limits your options. Taking action now puts you back in control.
Skip the slide-heavy decks and join this interactive discussion to hear how the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority navigated these challenges firsthand, successfully moving off VxRail to a modern Nutanix platform.
What We’ll Cover:
-The Catalyst: What triggered Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s decision to transition away from VMware.
-The Reality: What the migration process looks like, and the Day 1 vs. Day 90 experience.
-The Outcomes: Real-world impacts on cost control, staffing efficiency, and clinical operations.
-The Future: How moving to a new VMware environment could impact your environment and why proactive planning matters today.
Speakers:
Tim Fisher (Moderator), Advisory Systems Engineer, Nutanix
Charlie Williamson, Federal Account Manager, Nutanix
Michael Milholen, IT Manager, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Shane Szittai, Systems Administrator, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Mark Kanott, Systems Administrator, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Nutanix, Inc. is not affiliated with VMware by Broadcom or Broadcom.
Skip the slide-heavy decks and join this interactive discussion to hear how the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority navigated these challenges firsthand, successfully moving off VxRail to a modern Nutanix platform.
What We’ll Cover:
-The Catalyst: What triggered Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s decision to transition away from VMware.
-The Reality: What the migration process looks like, and the Day 1 vs. Day 90 experience.
-The Outcomes: Real-world impacts on cost control, staffing efficiency, and clinical operations.
-The Future: How moving to a new VMware environment could impact your environment and why proactive planning matters today.
Speakers:
Tim Fisher (Moderator), Advisory Systems Engineer, Nutanix
Charlie Williamson, Federal Account Manager, Nutanix
Michael Milholen, IT Manager, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Shane Szittai, Systems Administrator, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Mark Kanott, Systems Administrator, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Nutanix, Inc. is not affiliated with VMware by Broadcom or Broadcom.