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Hitachi Vantara shakes hand with Virtana in latest deal to bring the former's IaaS offering into the latter's Platform Suite

Hitachi Vantara shakes hand with Virtana in latest deal to bring the former's IaaS offering into the latter's Platform Suite

Hitachi Vantara has announced a strategic partnership with Virtana, an AI-powered monitoring and observability platform for hybrid infrastructure environments. The collaboration involves integrating the Virtana Platform suite with Hitachi EverFlex's infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio to deliver advanced consumption-based infrastructure solutions for hybrid cloud operations and workload management.

The growing adoption of hybrid cloud architectures poses significant challenges for organizations in managing complex IT environments, often leading to escalating costs and operational inefficiencies. According to an Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) report, 45% of organizations are investing in IT automation and AIOps to accelerate operations, while another 45% are expanding IT hiring to meet increasing demands.

Conventional IT management approaches frequently lack the necessary visibility and automation to effectively address these challenges. The partnership between Hitachi Vantara and Virtana aims to help organizations optimize operations, reduce expenses, enhance cloud efficiency, and improve resource utilization through AI-driven insights and IaaS capabilities.

The newest iteration of the Hitachi EverFlex IaaS portfolio is crafted to address the requirements of contemporary enterprises with adaptable and cost-effective hybrid cloud solutions.

A key highlight is EverFlex Control, a centralized SaaS integration and management portal. This platform provides real-time data visibility and automates scaling, enabling organizations to manage IT operations efficiently and optimize costs. When combined with the Virtana Platform's AI-driven insights, this integration offers businesses a comprehensive view of their hybrid infrastructure, facilitating adaptive scaling and automation to navigate the intricacies of hybrid cloud environments.

The collaboration brings forth multiple advantages for customers:

  • IT Infrastructure Efficiency and Cost Optimization: AI-powered data helps identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize ROI.
  • Advanced Observability: Comprehensive coverage across diverse infrastructure types ensures a versatile solution for varied market needs.
  • Accelerated Digital Initiatives: Enhanced hybrid cloud management supports faster deployment of applications and services.
  • Improved Operational Efficiency: Automation of routine tasks allows IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
  • Increased Agility and Scalability: Ensures optimal performance and resource utilization while adapting to changing business requirements.

This collaboration builds upon Hitachi Vantara's previous advancements in its EverFlex portfolio. Earlier in the year, the company introduced a new generation of IaaS solutions emphasizing scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, driven by AI-powered automation. This initiative also included a partnership with Cisco to improve networking and compute capabilities, enabling seamless integration and optimization of hybrid cloud environments.