Virtual Machine Extension
Glossary page
A Virtual Machine Extension refers to additional software or components that can be installed and integrated with a virtual machine (VM) to enhance its functionality or provide additional features. These extensions are designed to extend the capabilities of a VM beyond its base configuration and can include tools, drivers, utilities, or software agents that enable specific functionalities or integrations with the underlying virtualization platform. Virtual Machine Extensions are typically provided by virtualization vendors or third-party developers and are used to customize and optimize the virtual machine environment according to specific requirements or use cases.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/features-windows
Latest webinars
Latest articles
Hannover Messe 2026: Physical AI meets data ecosystems and the enterprise dataspace
Hannover Messe 2026 highlighted the convergence of Physical AI, data ecosystems, and industrial policy. The article shows how dataspace technology enables both global data ecosystems and enterprise dataspaces, forming the foundation for AI-data readiness and the extended enterprise.
Read more
Chris S. Langdon
May 21, 2026
RoX in Japan @ RRI & KUPAC: AI + dataspaces
Japan has long been a global leader in robotics, combining cultural influence with industrial strength as both a major user and producer of robotic technologies. Building on this foundation, the RoX initiative introduces a new paradigm in robotics by integrating physical AI with secure, interoperable data ecosystems. Presented through webinars with leading Japanese institutions—Kyoto University’s KUPAC and the Robot Revolution & Industrial IoT Initiative (RRI)—RoX highlights how next-generation robotics depends not only on hardware but on access to high-quality operational data governed through trusted dataspaces. By enabling collaboration across organizations while protecting intellectual property, RoX supports modular development, lifecycle integration, and improved industrial performance. Early demonstrations show tangible benefits in efficiency, adaptability, and quality, positioning RoX as a key step toward scalable, AI-driven robotics within global data-sharing ecosystems.
Read more
Chris S. Langdon
May 18, 2026
Hanover Trade Fair 2026: "Germany must be the driving force"
The world’s leading industrial trade fair opens once again its doors in Hanover from April 20 to 24. Under the theme “Industrial Transformation,” companies will showcase the latest developments in AI, automation, energy, and digitalization. This year, we will be represented at Hannover Messe by Tim Höttges, Ferri, Elke Anderl, and many other colleagues at partner booths.
Read more
Albert Hold
Apr 24, 2026