SCOTTSDALE, AZ – April 1, 2026. iShift, a Phoenix-based specialist in cloud infrastructure and IT modernization, today announced the launch of its Proof of Value (PoV) Environment, a fully functional technical environment where IT teams can migrate real workloads to leading VMware alternatives before committing to a production rollout.
Unlike demo environments or simulated labs, the iShift PoV Environment allows organizations to test against their own infrastructure using iShift’s automated migration kits. Supported platforms include Nutanix, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, and Platform9 giving teams a side-by-side comparison of the options most relevant to their environment.
The launch comes as enterprises across industries face rising VMware licensing costs and increasing uncertainty following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware. For many IT teams, the pressure to act is real, but so is the risk of choosing the wrong path.
“Organizations shouldn’t feel backed into a corner by changing licensing models,” said Mark Googins, CEO of iShift. “Our Proof of Value Environment gives leadership the data they need and technical teams the hands-on confidence to choose the right path forward, whether that means a full migration or a hybrid approach.”
What teams can do in the sandbox:
- Migrate real workloads using iShift’s automated migration kits and validate the process before it touches production.
- Evaluate performance and management interfaces across multiple platforms side-by-side.
- Surface potential issues in a sandboxed environment, eliminating surprises during full-scale rollout.
- Access iShift’s migration engineers for architectural guidance and performance validation throughout the process.
iShift brings deep expertise in cloud automation, Microsoft-focused infrastructure, VMware modernization, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), which means PoV environments are configured with security and compliance guardrails from the start, not retrofitted afterward.
Access to the PoV sandbox is available immediately. Request access or schedule a guided walkthrough.
About iShift
iShift is a Phoenix-based cloud infrastructure and IT modernization firm specializing in VMware migration, Azure and cloud services, cybersecurity and GRC, Data and AI automation, and strategic IT staffing. iShift helps mid-market and enterprise organizations modernize their infrastructure without disrupting operations.
