The evolving landscape of private cloud: Navigating the post-VMware era
Our co-founder, Madhura Maskasky, joined AMD Tech Talk host Jim Greene for a discussion on the evolving enterprise private cloud landscape and how enterprises can navigate the post-VMware era. This episode explores the challenges and opportunities businesses face as they modernize their cloud environments. We appreciate AMD Tech Talk for the opportunity to share our insights.
Key questions and insights from the episode
1. What’s the background of Platform9, and how does it fit into today’s cloud landscape?
I started my journey at VMware, where I gained deep insights into virtualization and cloud infrastructure. Seeing the challenges enterprises faced in managing private clouds, I co-founded Platform9 to provide a seamless, enterprise-ready solution. With the Broadcom acquisition of VMware, many businesses are now looking for alternatives, and Platform9 offers a cost-effective, feature-rich option that ensures a smooth transition without compromising capabilities.
2. What’s new in Platform9’s product lineup for 2025?
Platform9 recently announced an update to its virtualization platform with the introduction of Private Cloud Director. This major release focuses on providing VMware customers with a robust alternative that retains enterprise-grade features while ensuring a smooth migration experience. The solution is tailored to help businesses avoid skyrocketing licensing costs post-Broadcom acquisition.
3. How does Platform9 enable data center modernization?
Modernizing data centers isn’t just about upgrading software—it requires a flexible, future-ready approach. At Platform9, we’ve designed our architecture to support hybrid infrastructure, seamlessly integrating CPU and GPU-based workloads while maintaining cloud-like ease of use. Our solution enables enterprises to optimize both compute and storage across on-premises and MSP-hosted environments, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition to modern infrastructure.
4. What are the long-term benefits of choosing Platform9?
Beyond virtualization, Platform9 provides additional services like Kubernetes clusters, object storage, firewall-as-a-service, and VPN-as-a-service. These capabilities allow enterprises to build a future-proof private cloud infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with legacy systems.
5. Can you share a real-world example of how Platform9 facilitates large-scale migrations?
One of the most exciting large-scale migrations we’ve facilitated was for a Fortune 150 company that needed to transition over 40,000 VMs. Using our open-source migration tool, vJailBreak, they were able to move seamlessly without losing critical attributes like IP addresses and networking configurations. This ensured a smooth, cost-effective transition away from VMware, minimizing disruption while maintaining enterprise-grade performance.
6. How does Platform9 address the growing need for AI and ML infrastructure?
The inclusion of GPUs in enterprise workloads has changed the game, making efficient resource allocation more critical than ever. Platform9 is working on innovations to optimize GPU usage through advanced scheduling and over-subscription techniques, ensuring businesses get the best value from their expensive AI/ML infrastructure investments.
7. How does Platform9 ensure compatibility with existing enterprise environments?
One of Platform9’s core principles is maintaining broad compatibility with storage, networking, and enterprise tooling. Whether it’s integrating with legacy systems like Tintri storage or working seamlessly with monitoring and ticketing tools, Platform9 ensures businesses don’t have to abandon their existing investments.
Curious about how Platform9 is revolutionizing private cloud modernization and making VMware migration effortless? Tune in to the full episode of AMD Tech Talk and get the inside scoop!
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