Gregory Lehrer, Nutanix, and Maciej Kranz, Pure Storage | Nutanix .NEXT 2025

At Nutanix .NEXT 2025, Gregory Lehrer, VP of business development & ecosystems at Nutanix, and Maciej Kranz, GM for enterprise at Pure Storage, sit down with theCUBE Research’s John Furrier and Bob Laliberte for a compelling discussion on the future of enterprise infrastructure. They explore how their companies are co-engineering solutions to simplify virtualization and modern data management. Lehrer and Kranz unpack how Nutanix and Pure Storage combine compute, storage and networking into a seamless, integrated experience. Their conversation centers on removing complexity and delivering scalable, high-performance systems built for AI-era demands. It’s a candid look at how strategic partnerships can shift the enterprise IT landscape in meaningful ways. The conversation turns tactical as the two leaders break down how these joint innovations translate to customer value. From workload flexibility to improved security posture, the duo emphasizes how aligned ecosystems drive agility and long-term resilience. For enterprises seeking smarter infrastructure strategies, this pair deliver clarity, confidence and actionable guidance. Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/ Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/ Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/ 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Foundations and Innovations: A Journey Through Architecture and Virtualization 03:22 - The Importance of Ecosystem Partnerships 05:25 - Co-engineering for Integrated Solutions 07:52 - Timing and Market Needs 11:26 - Transitioning to Platform Architecture 16:59 - Revitalizing Connections: Expanding the Networking Ecosystem 21:10 - Final Reflections on Speed, Infrastructure and Closing Thoughts #theCUBE #NEXTconf #PureStorage #Nutanix #theCUBEresearch #hybridCloud #AI