Sarah Dubois

VergeIO has partnered with Cirrus Data to simplify migrations away from VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, and other hypervisors, aiming to eliminate infrastructure sprawl. By combining Cirrus Data’s near-universal mobility software with VergeOS—an ultra-converged operating system that unifies virtualization, storage, networking, and AI—enterprises can consolidate onto a single platform with minimal downtime. The companies say this approach reduces licensing costs, streamlines operations, and accelerates recovery, while delivering over 50% lower three-year TCO, rapid payback, and a foundation ready for private AI workloads.

The VergeIO–Cirrus Data partnership provides a strategic solution: Cirrus Data enables seamless, zero-downtime migrations from VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, and other environments, while VergeOS consolidates virtualization, storage, networking, and AI into a unified operating system. Together, they simplify IT operations, reduce costs by over 50%, extend hardware life, and empower enterprises to deliver faster, more reliable, and AI-ready customer experiences.

DCIG’s latest analysis on the shifting hypervisor landscape highlights exactly why VergeIO is emerging as the VMware alternative to watch. With VergeOS, organizations gain an ultraconverged platform that integrates virtualization, storage, and networking into a single code base—delivering unmatched simplicity, cost savings, and resiliency. Unlike layered solutions that add complexity and licensing fees, VergeOS runs on nearly any x86 hardware, boots 1,000 VMs in just 70 seconds, and provides enterprise-grade data protection with features like ioGuardian and ioClone. As DCIG points out, the era of hypervisor lock-in is ending, and VergeIO is proving that modern infrastructure can be powerful, affordable, and future-ready all at once.

ioMetrics has introduced a cutting-edge platform designed to provide organizations with deep, real-time insights into their IT infrastructure. By leveraging advanced monitoring tools and analytics, the platform enables businesses to proactively identify and address potential issues, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. This development marks a significant step forward in infrastructure management, offering enhanced visibility and operational efficiency for enterprises.

The partnership between VergeIO and Inuvika is redefining virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) by delivering a streamlined, high-performance, and cost-effective alternative to traditional solutions like VMware and Citrix. By combining VergeIO’s Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI)—which integrates virtualization, storage, and networking into a single code base—with Inuvika’s lightweight OVD Enterprise platform, the collaboration simplifies deployment, reduces licensing costs, and enhances security and scalability. Businesses benefit from faster virtual desktop performance, lower IT overhead, and a seamless user experience, all while supporting AI-driven optimizations and hybrid cloud readiness. Early adopters report rapid deployment, improved responsiveness, and significant cost savings, making this joint solution ideal for organizations of all sizes.

VergeIO is strengthening its position as an alternative to VMware with the latest update to VergeFabric, its integrated software-defined networking (SDN) solution within VergeOS. This release brings advanced BGP routing, enhanced security monitoring, and improved traffic management, offering enterprises and service providers a more streamlined approach to virtualization.

As VMware customers reevaluate their options post-Broadcom acquisition, VergeIO is emerging as a top alternative, particularly among cloud service providers. Looking ahead, VergeIO plans to integrate AI-driven security and telemetry analysis to further strengthen its platform.

Learn more about VergeOS and VergeFabric’s latest advancements.