He advocated for a "build, run, manage, connect, and protect" framework for applications across any cloud or device, which was a core theme of his general session appearances at VMworld 2019 .
Lavender emphasized that "getting it done" required integrated security, notably through products like Workspace One , which helped public sector customers adopt secured cloud-based IT. Professional Philosophy VMware’s Greg Lavender to Speak on Getting IT Done
He played a critical role in VMware’s shift from a virtualization-only company to an enterprise-ready, cloud-native leader, particularly through the acquisition of Pivotal Software to enhance developer productivity. He advocated for a "build, run, manage, connect,