Hitachi Vantara and Virtana Collaborate to Enhance Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with AI-Powered Automation
Hitachi Vantara has announced a strategic collaboration with Virtana to enhance its EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service portfolio with AI-powered monitoring and observability capabilities. The partnership integrates Virtana Platform suite with Hitachi EverFlex IaaS to deliver advanced consumption-based infrastructure solutions for hybrid cloud operations. The integration aims to address challenges in managing complex IT environments, with features including real-time data visibility, automated scaling, and AI-driven insights for improved operational efficiency and cost optimization.
Hitachi Vantara ha annunciato una collaborazione strategica con Virtana per potenziare il suo portafoglio di infrastruttura come servizio EverFlex con capacità di monitoraggio e osservabilità basate sull'IA. La partnership integra la suite Virtana Platform con Hitachi EverFlex IaaS per fornire soluzioni avanzate di infrastruttura basate sul consumo per operazioni nel cloud ibrido. L'integrazione mira a affrontare le sfide nella gestione di ambienti IT complessi, con funzionalità che includono visibilità dei dati in tempo reale, scalabilità automatizzata e approfondimenti guidati dall'IA per migliorare l'efficienza operativa e l'ottimizzazione dei costi.
Hitachi Vantara ha anunciado una colaboración estratégica con Virtana para mejorar su portafolio de infraestructura como servicio EverFlex con capacidades de monitoreo y observabilidad impulsadas por IA. La asociación integra la suite Virtana Platform con Hitachi EverFlex IaaS para ofrecer soluciones avanzadas de infraestructura basadas en consumo para operaciones de nube híbrida. La integración pretende abordar los desafíos de gestión en entornos de TI complejos, con características que incluyen visibilidad de datos en tiempo real, escalado automatizado y conocimientos impulsados por IA para mejorar la eficiencia operativa y la optimización de costos.
히타치 반타라는 버티나와 전략적 협력 관계를 발표하여 AI 기반 모니터링 및 관찰 가능성을 통해 EverFlex 인프라 서비스 포트폴리오를 향상시킵니다. 파트너십은 Virtana Platform 제품군을 Hitachi EverFlex IaaS와 통합하여 하이브리드 클라우드 운영을 위한 소비 기반의 고급 인프라 솔루션을 제공합니다. 이번 통합은 복잡한 IT 환경 관리에서의 문제를 해결하는 것을 목표로 합니다, 실시간 데이터 가시성, 자동화된 확장, 운영 효율성 및 비용 최적화를 위한 AI 기반 통찰력 등을 포함한 기능으로 이루어져 있습니다.
Hitachi Vantara a annoncé une collaboration stratégique avec Virtana pour améliorer son portefeuille d'infrastructure en tant que service EverFlex avec des capacités de surveillance et d'observabilité alimentées par l'IA. Le partenariat intègre la suite Virtana Platform avec Hitachi EverFlex IaaS pour offrir des solutions d'infrastructure avancées basées sur la consommation pour les opérations de cloud hybride. L'intégration vise à relever les défis de la gestion d'environnements informatiques complexes, avec des fonctionnalités telles que la visibilité des données en temps réel, l'escalade automatisée et des insights propulsés par l'IA pour améliorer l'efficacité opérationnelle et l'optimisation des coûts.
Hitachi Vantara hat eine strategische Zusammenarbeit mit Virtana angekündigt, um sein EverFlex-Infrastruktur-als-Service-Portfolio mit KI-gestützten Überwachungs- und Beobachtungsfunktionen zu erweitern. Die Partnerschaft integriert die Virtana Platform Suite mit Hitachi EverFlex IaaS, um fortschrittliche verbrauchsbasierte Infrastrukturlösungen für hybride Cloud-Operationen bereitzustellen. Die Integration zielt darauf ab, Herausforderungen bei der Verwaltung komplexer IT-Umgebungen anzugehen, mit Funktionen wie Echtzeit-Datenvisualisierung, automatisierter Skalierung und KI-gesteuerten Einblicken zur Verbesserung der operativen Effizienz und Kosteneffizienz.
- Integration of AI-powered monitoring enhances operational efficiency
- Partnership enables cost optimization through automated resource management
- Addition of advanced observability capabilities for hybrid infrastructure
- Automated scaling functionality improves resource utilization
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Technology partnership provides AI monitoring and observability for new Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service portfolio for greater efficiency and reduced costs
Click here to learn more about the Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service portfolio: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/services/infrastructure-as-a-service
As organizations adopt hybrid cloud architectures, they face challenges managing complex IT environments, which leads to rising costs and operational inefficiencies. According to Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG),
The next generation of the Hitachi EverFlex IaaS portfolio offers a comprehensive range of scalable and cost-efficient hybrid cloud solutions tailored to modern enterprises. A key capability of the advanced portfolio is EverFlex Control, which acts as a centralized software-as-a-service (SaaS) integration and management portal for comprehensive infrastructure management. The tool provides real-time data visibility and automates scaling, enabling organizations to optimize costs while managing their IT operations efficiently. By combining the capabilities of EverFlex Control with the Virtana Platform's AI-powered insights, customers gain a holistic view of their hybrid infrastructure. The integration enables adaptive scaling and automation, allowing businesses to better navigate the complexities of their hybrid cloud environments.
"The Virtana Platform is a perfect complement to our EverFlex Control offering," said Jeb Horton, senior vice president of global services at Hitachi Vantara. "Their intelligent capabilities and deep infrastructure expertise provide the insights required to enhance and automate IT infrastructure, delivering exceptional value to our clients and partners."
The collaboration between Hitachi Vantara and Virtana offers customers a range of benefits:
- IT Infrastructure Efficiency and Cost Optimization: Leveraging AI-enabled data to identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize ROI.
- Advanced Observability: Providing extensive coverage of diverse infrastructure types, making it a comprehensive solution that meets a wide range of needs in the market.
- Accelerated Digital Initiatives: Streamlining hybrid cloud management to enable faster time-to-market for new applications and services.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Automating routine tasks, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
- Increased Agility and Scalability: Quickly adapting to changing business needs while ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.
"We are thrilled to partner with Hitachi Vantara, a company that shares our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that help customers achieve their business objectives," said Paul Appleby, CEO at Virtana. "This partnership delivers a compelling solution with the expertise to optimize hybrid cloud environments and accelerate digital transformation journeys."
"AI is changing the game for how companies manage their hybrid cloud infrastructures. As organizations face increasing complexity in optimizing, migrating, and monitoring application workloads across various cloud environments, leveraging AI-powered insights becomes essential," said Scott Sinclair, practice director for cloud, infrastructure and DevOps at ESG. "This relationship empowers businesses to tackle these challenges more effectively and improve their overall operational efficiency."
The collaboration with Virtana significantly enhances the Hitachi EverFlex portfolio. Earlier this year, Hitachi Vantara launched a new generation of advanced IaaS solutions designed to streamline IT operations and reduce costs through AI-driven automation. The new iteration of Hitachi EverFlex is focused on providing enterprises with scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient hybrid cloud solutions to meet their evolving IT needs. Additionally, Hitachi Vantara established a partnership with Cisco to further strengthen the capabilities of the offering, ensuring organizations can seamlessly integrate, optimize, and secure their hybrid cloud environments with networking and compute solutions.
To learn more about Hitachi Vantara's storage solutions, go to: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/storage-platforms.
Additional Resources
- Press Release: New Hitachi EverFlex Transforms IT Operations with Scalable, Cost-Efficient Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure-as-a-Service Solutions
- Press Release: Hitachi Vantara and Cisco Unveil Next-Gen Hybrid Cloud Managed Services to Address Complexity, Cost Challenges
- Solution Brief: Hitachi EverFlex Infrastructure as a Service Portfolio
- Blog: IT Infrastructure Modernization for Business Agility with Hitachi EverFlex
- Blog: Partners Thrive with Hitachi EverFlex
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Virtana is the hybrid IT infrastructure management leader, delivering the deepest observability platform to ensure availability, efficiency, and resiliency across complex environments. With advanced AI-powered capabilities, Virtana helps IT teams proactively address issues, streamline operations, and transform infrastructure into strategic assets in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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