Hitachi Vantara and Virtana Collaborate to Enhance Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with AI-Powered Automation
Hitachi Vantara has announced a collaboration with Virtana to enhance its EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio. The partnership integrates Virtana's AI-powered monitoring and observability platform with Hitachi's services to deliver advanced consumption-based infrastructure solutions. The integration aims to address challenges in managing complex hybrid cloud environments, with EverFlex Control serving as a centralized SaaS management portal. According to Enterprise Strategy Group, 45% of organizations are increasing IT automation and AIOps adoption, while another 45% are boosting IT hiring to meet operational demands.
Hitachi Vantara ha annunciato una collaborazione con Virtana per migliorare il proprio portafoglio di EverFlex infrastruttura come servizio (IaaS). La partnership integra la piattaforma di monitoraggio e osservabilità basata sull'IA di Virtana con i servizi di Hitachi per fornire soluzioni avanzate di infrastruttura basate sul consumo. L'integrazione mira ad affrontare le sfide nella gestione di ambienti cloud ibridi complessi, con EverFlex Control che funge da portale di gestione SaaS centralizzato. Secondo l'Enterprise Strategy Group, il 45% delle organizzazioni sta aumentando l'automazione IT e l'adozione delle AIOps, mentre un altro 45% sta potenziando le assunzioni nel settore IT per soddisfare le esigenze operative.
Hitachi Vantara ha anunciado una colaboración con Virtana para mejorar su cartera de EverFlex infraestructura como servicio (IaaS). La asociación integra la plataforma de monitoreo y observabilidad impulsada por IA de Virtana con los servicios de Hitachi para ofrecer soluciones avanzadas de infraestructura basadas en consumo. La integración tiene como objetivo abordar los desafíos de la gestión de entornos de nube híbridos complejos, con EverFlex Control actuando como un portal de gestión SaaS centralizado. Según el Enterprise Strategy Group, el 45% de las organizaciones está aumentando la automatización de TI y la adopción de AIOps, mientras que otro 45% está aumentando la contratación de TI para satisfacer las demandas operativas.
히타치 반타라가 버크타나와 협력하여 EverFlex 인프라 서비스(IaaS) 포트폴리오를 강화한다고 발표했습니다. 이 파트너십은 버크타나의 AI 기반 모니터링 및 관찰 플랫폼을 히타치의 서비스와 통합하여 소비 기반의 고급 인프라 솔루션을 제공합니다. 통합의 목표는 복잡한 하이브리드 클라우드 환경을 관리하는 데 있어 어려움을 해결하는 것이며, EverFlex Control은 중앙 집중식 SaaS 관리 포털 역할을 합니다. 기업 전략 그룹에 따르면, 45%의 조직이 IT 자동화 및 AIOps 채택을 증가시키고 있으며, 또 다른 45%는 운영 요구를 충족하기 위해 IT 채용을 늘리고 있습니다.
Hitachi Vantara a annoncé une collaboration avec Virtana pour améliorer son portefeuille EverFlex infrastructure en tant que service (IaaS). Ce partenariat intègre la plateforme de surveillance et d'observabilité alimentée par l'IA de Virtana avec les services de Hitachi pour offrir des solutions d'infrastructure avancées basées sur la consommation. L'intégration vise à relever les défis de la gestion d'environnements cloud hybrides complexes, EverFlex Control servant de portail centralisé de gestion SaaS. Selon l'Enterprise Strategy Group, 45 % des organisations augmentent l'automatisation IT et l'adoption des AIOps, tandis qu'un autre 45 % amplifient le recrutement dans le secteur IT pour répondre aux exigences opérationnelles.
Hitachi Vantara hat eine Zusammenarbeit mit Virtana angekündigt, um sein Portfolio an EverFlex Infrastruktur als Dienstleistung (IaaS) zu verbessern. Die Partnerschaft integriert die KI-gesteuerte Überwachungs- und Beobachtungsplattform von Virtana mit den Dienstleistungen von Hitachi, um fortschrittliche verbrauchsbasierte Infrastrukturlösungen bereitzustellen. Ziel der Integration ist es, Herausforderungen bei der Verwaltung komplexer hybrider Cloud-Umgebungen anzugehen, wobei EverFlex Control als zentrales SaaS-Managementportal dient. Laut Enterprise Strategy Group erhöhen 45% der Organisationen die IT-Automatisierung und die Akzeptanz von AIOps, während weitere 45% die IT-Einstellung steigern, um den betrieblichen Anforderungen gerecht zu werden.
- Integration of AI-powered monitoring enhances operational efficiency
- Partnership strengthens Hitachi's IaaS portfolio capabilities
- Enables cost optimization through AI-driven insights
- Provides automated scaling and infrastructure management
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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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