VergeOS 26 is the complete infrastructure operating system that eliminates the complexity of multi-vendor IT environments by unifying virtualization, storage, networking, data protection, and AI within a single, software-defined platform. It delivers a modern alternative to legacy infrastructure, moving organizations beyond the hypervisor swap toward complete infrastructure modernization.
What Is an Infrastructure Operating System
An Infrastructure Operating System (Infrastructure OS) is a platform that manages all core data center resources—compute, storage, networking, data protection, and now AI—under one unified management layer. Like a traditional OS manages hardware resources on a server, an Infrastructure OS manages all resources across the entire data center.
An Infrastructure OS aims to abstract hardware dependencies, eliminate integration overhead, and simplify how IT operates at scale. It consolidates what was once a set of independent products into a single, software-defined system that is easier to manage, upgrade, and secure. VergeOS 26 embodies this concept by turning infrastructure into a cohesive operating model instead of a collection of separate tools.
Infrastructure OS Requires: Private AI
Artificial intelligence is moving into the enterprise data center, but running AI workloads securely has remained challenging. VergeIQ, now fully integrated into VergeOS 26, addresses that challenge by embedding AI capability directly into the infrastructure.
VergeIQ provides secure, shared access to large language models for inference, analysis, and conversation within the organization’s data center. It includes OpenAI-compatible services, vendor-agnostic GPU support, and dynamic orchestration that allocates GPU resources automatically. The result is an AI platform that operates beside production workloads without sacrificing performance or control.
This integration means organizations can analyze confidential data, generate insights, and automate processes without relying on external cloud services. VergeIQ brings AI into the core of infrastructure operations—where security, governance, and performance already exist.
Infrastructure OS Requires: Immutable Ransomware Protection
Ransomware remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges in IT. Attackers often compromise backup systems before encrypting production data. VergeOS 26 introduces immutable snapshots that neutralize this tactic by preventing modification or deletion of recovery points.
Immutable snapshots can only be removed through predefined retention policies. Even if credentials are compromised, recovery data remains untouched. IT teams can combine immutable and standard snapshots to protect critical applications, regulated workloads, and compliance data while maintaining operational flexibility.
VergeOS 26 eliminates the need for separate backup software or external repositories by embedding immutability directly into the storage layer. Snapshots are captured instantly and restored in seconds, transforming data protection from a peripheral process into a core infrastructure function.
Infrastructure OS Requires: A Modernized User Experience
VergeOS 26 delivers a redesigned management interface focused on clarity, speed, and automation. Administrators can complete tasks such as provisioning virtual machines or configuring networks in fewer steps, reducing operational effort across teams.
Resource tagging enables IT teams to categorize assets by function, department, or project, thereby applying consistent governance policies. Tags can be used for far more than virtual machines. Administrators can tag entire Virtual Data Centers (VDCs), networks, storage volumes, and even snapshots, giving them precise control and context across all resources. For example, a VDC supporting production workloads can be tagged for higher performance and stricter retention policies. At the same time, a development VDC can be assigned a shorter snapshot schedule and reduced capacity limits. This approach improves visibility across large-scale environments, simplifies compliance tracking, and enforces policy consistency without relying on manual classification or external reporting tools.
The new alarming system integrates directly with ServiceNow, Slack, and Microsoft Teams through webhooks. Operations teams can now automate real-time notifications and responses to events, creating a more proactive model for infrastructure management.
Unified Platform. Unified Outcome.
Every feature in VergeOS 26 supports a unified approach that solves the infrastructure modernization problem. Compute, storage, networking, and AI all operate under the same management plane. This architecture eliminates the inefficiencies of managing multiple systems and provides predictable performance and scalability across all workloads.
Immutable snapshots strengthen protection. VergeIQ extends the platform’s capability into enterprise AI. The modern UI and tagging framework streamline day-to-day administration. Together, these advancements create an environment that is easier to manage, more secure, and ready for the next generation of applications.
Modernize Infrastructure, Don’t Swap Hypervisors
Replacing VMware is no longer enough. VergeOS 26 enables enterprises to modernize their infrastructure completely, rather than just shifting hypervisors. It replaces the layers of complexity that have accumulated over time with a single, coherent system designed for flexibility and resilience.
VergeOS 26 simplifies daily operations for IT teams and reduces dependence on multiple vendors. For business leaders, it lowers the total cost of ownership and accelerates time to value. For developers and data scientists, it provides access to AI-ready resources under the same policies and controls as the rest of the environment.
This release defines modernization today. VergeOS 26 scales, protects, and supports AI workloads without rebuilding infrastructure from scratch. It delivers the stability of a mature platform with the agility required for what’s next.
See VergeOS 26 in action. Join the live webinar on October 30 at 1:00 PM ET to experience the platform that defines modern infrastructure.
