FRIMLEY, England and SAN FRANCISCO, September 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- World's Largest Virtualization Event Unites Customers, Partners and
Experts in Cannes

VMware, Inc., the virtualization leader, today announced the first annual
VMworld Europe conference will be held in Palais des Festivals et des
CongrÚs, Cannes, France from 26th-28th February 2008. The event will showcase
the continual innovation and thinking that is changing the way that
organisations around the world are building, deploying and managing their IT
infrastructures. It will also provide a platform for visitors to interact
with the customers, partners and technologists who are shaping the industry.

VMworld Europe 2008 will follow similar format as the VMworld conference
in the US, the world's largest virtualization event, and is expected to
attract customers, partners, researchers, academia, press and analysts from
around Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The event will also incorporate
VMware TSX Europe, the company's annual technical symposium, making it ideal
for attendees of all levels of experience in virtualization; from business
decision-makers to technical experts and systems architects.

VMworld Europe 2008 will feature:

- Keynotes from VMware President and CEO Diane Greene, other senior
VMware executives and industry thought leaders on the latest trends and
developments in virtualization adoption

- A significant breakout programme including solution tracks,
hands-on labs, product and technology demonstrations and specific sessions
for partners, developers, press and analysts

- A Solutions Exchange showcasing new products and technology innovations
from the leading players in the virtualization market

In connection with VMworld Europe 2008, VMware will be holding a Partner
Day dedicated to educating partners looking to build their business around
virtual infrastructure.

"VMworld is the ultimate experience for anyone looking to truly unlock
the benefits that virtualization has to offer and learn more from industry
gurus, pioneering customers and technology experts," said Mark Stradling,
vice president of EMEA. "We are very excited about bringing VMworld to
Europe, and we are looking forward to delivering a line up that visitors will
find varied, educational and inspiring."

For more information on VMworld Europe 2008 and associated events please
visit http://www.vmware.com. Registration is expected to open in November.

About VMware

VMware (NYSE:VMW) is the global leader in virtual infrastructure software
for industry-standard systems. Organizations of all sizes use VMware
solutions to simplify their IT, fully leverage their existing computing
investments and respond faster to changing business demands. VMware is based
in Palo Alto, California and majority-owned by EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC).
For more information, visit http://www.vmware.com.