The document discusses how cloud computing and big data are impacting virtualized environments. It summarizes that cloud architecture is well-suited for hosting mission critical applications, while big data requires new scalable infrastructure like scale-out storage. VMware provides a platform that can seamlessly support both cloud and big data workloads, allowing for mobility and control across applications. EMC offers solutions powered by Intel technologies that leverage these trends, including virtual storage, data replication, and scale-out storage for big data.