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+title: "Brian Reeves"
+type: entity
+tags:
+  - VMware
+  - CTP
+  - Cloud
+last_updated: 2026-05-07
+---
+
+## Brian Reeves
+
+VMware speaker at Cloud Transformation Programme (CTP) learning sessions. Specializes in cloud economics and the business case for cloud migration.
+
+## Role
+Speaker at CTP Topic 43 — VMware Cloud on AWS. Presented the economics perspective, highlighting that VMC on AWS offers 27% cost savings compared to regular cloud deployment.
+
+## Key Points Covered
+- VMC on AWS cost model: VMware sells an entire host, enabling over-provisioning and cost reduction
+- TCO comparison: Cloud economics team can perform total cost of ownership calculations to compare VMC on AWS against on-premises or other hyperscalers
+- Business value: Positioned VMC on AWS as a middle ground for organizations not ready for full native cloud migration
+
+## Connections
+- [[VMware]] ← speaker ← [[BrianReeves]]
+- [[ctp-topic-43-vmware-cloud-on-aws]] ← presented_by ← [[BrianReeves]]
+- [[VMware-Cloud-on-AWS]] ← discusses ← [[BrianReeves]] economics perspective
+
+## Sources
+- [[ctp-topic-43-vmware-cloud-on-aws]]