SummaryLooking for a VMware migration tool to exit VMware? For many IT teams, it’s no longer a question of if they should migrate VMware workloads to another platform but of carefully choosing the right migration tool that can help them do it safely, efficiently, and affordably . Not all tools are created equal. When evaluating
· May 12, 2025 · 3 min read
Summary Looking for enterprise VMware alternatives? Understand the difference between hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and disaggregated architectures. Learn why disaggregation offers greater flexibility, how VMware originally enabled this model, and how modern private clouds like Platform9 Private Cloud Director continue this open, ecosystem-friendly, hardware-agnostic path. Introduction: Why look beyond VMware? With Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, enterprises
· May 6, 2025 · 3 min read
For organizations evaluating VMware alternatives, a recent report by PivotNine offers valuable insights into migrating to Platform9 Private Cloud Director. This report details a hands-on assessment of Platform9’s vJailbreak tool, providing a fact-based look at the migration process. “Instead of a complex and tedious migration, customers can use Platform9’s tools to automate the bulk of
· April 3, 2025 · 2 min read
As enterprises seek cost-effective, flexible, and future-ready virtualization solutions, many are re-evaluating their reliance on VMware. With increasing licensing costs and vendor lock-in concerns, the need for a robust alternative has never been greater. Platform9’s Private Cloud Director emerges as the best VMware alternative for organizations seeking to move beyond VMware while maintaining enterprise-grade virtualization
· January 20, 2025 · 4 min read
In our earlier blog, VMware vs OpenStack: Why OpenStack is the better VMware alternative in 2024, we explored how OpenStack offers a compelling alternative to VMware for building private clouds. That post covered OpenStack’s advantages in cost efficiency, flexibility, and vendor neutrality, making it a good choice for enterprises looking to move away from VMware.
· January 13, 2025 · 6 min read
In this blog post, we will cover the following OpenStack vs VMware topics: Why now is the time to look for VMware alternatives? Common alternatives to VMware: A quick comparison of Proxmox, Nutanix, and Hyper-V Reasons why OpenStack faced challenges in initial enterprise adoption OpenStack has become a mature and enterprise-ready VMware alternative solution today
· May 20, 2024 · 8 min read
The NVIDIA GTC event has concluded. I recently returned from this event in San Jose, still buzzing with excitement from the incredible announcements and palpable energy throughout the conference. The rapid pace of innovation in the AI/ML infrastructure space was clear, with NVIDIA leading the way. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered an awe-inspiring keynote, revealing
· March 26, 2024 · 7 min read
Cloud computing is undergoing a transformative phase. In this blog, we examine resurgence of OpenStack in the face of severe market disruptions, particularly the massive price hikes imposed by Broadcom VMware, which have left small to mid-sized VMware customers in the dust. Rising costs of public cloud services are also driving a shift toward more
· March 11, 2024 · 3 min read
KVM has advanced from a simple virtualization solution to a critical component of cloud infrastructure. KVM’s strengths stem from its open-source nature, compatibility with a variety of operating systems, and integration with major cloud management tools, which highlight its adaptability and efficiency for modern cloud applications. KVM has emerged as a viable alternative to other
· January 24, 2024 · 6 min read
KubeCon 2023 in Chicago is more than just another technology conference; it is a showcase of cloud-native innovations, and Platform9 is at the forefront this year. We are focusing on Kubernetes management, purpose-built for AI/ML as well as other innovations in compute efficiency and cost optimization. Silver Sponsor Spotlight: Platform9 As a proud Silver Sponsor
· October 17, 2023 · 3 min read
In a recent video interview with SiliconAngle’s theCUBE, Madhura Maskasky, Platform9 co-founder and VP of Product, discussed the vision and exciting new features in the latest product release 5.8. This blog summarizes key points from that interview. You can watch the full video here: How can enterprises save costs by migrating out of legacy virtualization
· July 25, 2023 · 3 min read
In a recent webinar with David Davis from ActualTech Media sponsored by Platform9, featured Chris Paap of Platform9 discussing this very important topic of how to modernize virtualization stacks. The webinar addressed several topics: Compelling reasons for modernization Why now is an ideal time to modernize The challenges of modernization and tyranny of multiple
· July 20, 2023 · 8 min read