Platform9 in the News

Private cloud platform vendor Platform9 has a new lure for disaffected VMware users: A tool that allows migrations without requiring extra hardware.

This matters because organizations that decide on major software migrations may need to continue using existing hardware, either because they don’t have spare capacity among their server fleet or lack cash to update kit, but can’t overwrite their existing software. Many, therefore, look for “swing capacity” – servers to use during the migration, before moving back to their everyday hardware.

Platform9 launched the latest release of its Private Cloud Director with AI hardware support and enhanced its vJailbreak migration tool so it can convert entire VMware vSphere clusters in place.

The vJailbreak capabilities can speed up VMware migrations from months to weeks at what Platform9 estimates is one tenth of the cost.

Platform9 announced that its newest release of Private Cloud Director adds new AI hardware support and feature integration addressing top IT requirements for modern cloud to edge application management. Platform9 also unveiled a major new breakthrough capability of its migration tool, vJailbreak; it now has the ability to convert entire VMware vSphere clusters in place, keeping services online and minimizing business disruption while automating large-scale VM migrations.

In a decisive move to reduce licensing costs and future-proof its IT operations, a Fortune 500 enterprise is migrating more than 40,000 virtual machines (VMs) from VMware to Platform9’s Private Cloud Director (PCD).

The private cloud landscape is shifting with many customers seeking adoption to new and modern tools and vendor relationships built on transparency and trust. Platform9 co-founder Madhura Maskasky shares why it’s time to prioritize the customer in Forbes.

Platform9 announced that it will be showcasing Private Cloud Director’s integration with Cisco Systems, Inc.’s Isovalent Enterprise platform in booth #1910 at Cisco Live, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center, CA.

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In the wake of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, the virtualization landscape has experienced significant upheaval, leading enterprises to seek alternative solutions that offer flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and seamless integration with existing infrastructures.

Platform9 has written an open letter to VMware customers in an effort to offer them an alternative to what is increasingly becoming an untenable situation for many.Since Broadcom purchased VMware in late 2023 and immediately began a campaign to maximize profits from the existing user base. The company has charged AT&T 1,050% and, according to AT&T, breached its contract with the telecom company.

Broadcom has broken its promises to VMware users, Platform9 co-founder Madhura Maskasky said Thursday.Maskasky, who is chief product officer for the San Jose, California-based private cloud provider, addressed VMware customers in an open letter. She said changing policies at Broadcom following its acquisition of VMware have shocked many customers.

If you’ve been searching for a free, modern, and enterprise-grade private cloud platform that doesn’t come with surprise license costs or bloated complexity, Platform9 just dropped exactly what you need. Meet the Private Cloud Director Community Edition (PCD CE)—a powerful new release built for developers, sysadmins, and cloud architects tired of wrestling with legacy infrastructure like VMware vSphere or OpenStack DIY setups.

Platform9 announced the general availability of its Private Cloud Director Community Edition, a free, community-supported version of its private cloud platform for single-region deployments. Designed for virtualization practitioners, the Community Edition offers the full Private Cloud Director experience with no hidden fees or time limits.