Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., specializing in data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management, has announced a strategic partnership with Virtana, a leader in AI-driven monitoring and observability for hybrid infrastructure. This collaboration integrates Virtana’s advanced platform suite with Hitachi’s EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio to deliver sophisticated, consumption-based solutions for hybrid cloud management and workload optimization.
As businesses increasingly adopt hybrid cloud architectures, managing these complex environments has become a significant challenge, leading to rising costs and inefficiencies. Research by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) indicates that 45% of organizations are investing in IT automation and AIOps to streamline operations, while a similar percentage is expanding IT hiring to meet the growing demands of accelerated digital transformation. Traditional approaches often lack the visibility and automation needed to manage such environments effectively.
By combining Virtana’s AI-driven insights with Hitachi EverFlex’s IaaS capabilities, the partnership aims to address these challenges. The integrated solution enables organizations to reduce operational costs, optimize resource utilization, and enhance cloud efficiency and agility.
The next-generation EverFlex IaaS portfolio is designed to meet the demands of modern enterprises with scalable, cost-efficient hybrid cloud solutions. Central to this offering is EverFlex Control, a SaaS-based management portal that provides real-time visibility, automation, and adaptive scaling. When paired with Virtana’s AI-powered platform, customers gain a unified view of their hybrid infrastructure, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
Key Benefits of the Partnership:
- Cost and Resource Optimization: AI-driven analytics help identify inefficiencies, reduce expenses, and maximize ROI.
- Enhanced Observability: Comprehensive monitoring of diverse infrastructure types ensures robust operational insights.
- Accelerated Innovation: Simplified hybrid cloud management supports faster deployment of applications and services.
- Operational Efficiency: Automated processes free up IT teams for strategic initiatives.
- Scalability and Agility: Seamless adaptability to changing business needs ensures optimal performance.
This collaboration bolsters the capabilities of the Hitachi EverFlex portfolio, offering customers a streamlined, intelligent approach to managing their hybrid cloud ecosystems. By integrating AI and automation, the partnership sets a new benchmark for hybrid cloud operations and infrastructure management.
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