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Platform9: Over 60K VMs in Production and Growing

VMware customers are experiencing significant price increases under the new pricing model implemented by Broadcom. These changes are driving organizations to reassess their virtualization strategies and explore alternative solutions.

The iShift Virtualization Team can help you take back control, reduce costs, and unlock the power of scalable cloud management. Replace your legacy virtualized infrastructure with a managed private cloud platform, designed to meet your requirements without the complexity or rising costs of VMware.

Book your free consultation to explore if Platform9 Private Cloud Director is the right solution for you.

Explore the Benefits of Platform9 PCD to Your Organization

Migrating from VMware to Platform9 was a game-changer for us. The cost savings and operational simplicity have been remarkable.

IT Director, Leading Retailer

Lower TCO

Save on costs with a transparent, predictable pricing model.

Simplified Licensing

Straight-forward, customer-friendly terms.

Tailored Support

Dedicated assistance to ensure your success every step of the way.

Say Goodbye to VMware, Hello to Platform9

We've looked at every solution on the market , and Platform9 is the only solution that meets all our requirements.
Fortune 500 Global EnterpriseMigrating 40K VMs to Platform9 PCD
We gave Platform9's Private Cloud Director to one of our VMware admins and with zero training, he was creating and managing VMs.
Global Telecom CompanyMigrating 2800 VMs across 500 hosts
Platform9's unique offering combines best-of-breed virtualization platform, automated VM migration, tooling and built-in Kubernetes, enabling our vision of cloud-native apps.
Global Infrastructure Provider Migrating 3600 VMs across 450 VMware hosts

Key Capabilities of Private Cloud Director

Production-Ready

Comprehensive features: cluster blueprints, advanced resource management, software-defined networking, and self-service infrastructure; Keep existing hardware investments; Easily migrate your VMs and infrastructure configurations

Built for the Enterprise

Scale to hundreds of virtualized clusters with hundreds of HVs; Choose from flexible hosting options: Platform9 hosted, fully managed SaaS control plane, or a self-managed deployment; Industry-leading operational SLAs and uptime management

Integrated and Extensible

Compose your private cloud using virtualized or Kubernetes clusters, and associated infrastructure services; Harness the ecosystem of open-source infrastructure software via the platform’s open extensibility architecture

Frequently Asked Questions

Organizations are re-evaluating their VMware environments due to rising costs, uncertainty after the Broadcom acquisition, and vendor lock-in concerns. Many are seeking more open, cost-effective, and cloud-native alternatives—like Platform9.

Platform9 is a cloud-native platform that offers a fully managed Kubernetes and OpenStack infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Unlike VMware’s proprietary model, Platform9 enables greater flexibility, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and an easier path to hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Yes. Platform9 supports VM workloads via its Private Cloud Director (PCD), which makes it easier to lift and shift VMware VMs or re-platform them as containers. With iShift’s deep experience in infrastructure transformation, the migration process is made even smoother.

iShift is a trusted Platform9 partner with decades of experience in complex IT transformations. iShift brings hands-on expertise in assessment, architecture, and phased migration strategies tailored to your specific environment and compliance needs.

While VMware licenses cannot be transferred, many of your VMware-based tools and workflows can be replaced or integrated into Platform9’s open ecosystem. iShift helps map out these dependencies and replace them with equivalent or improved alternatives.

The timeline varies depending on the size and complexity of your environment. With Platform9 and iShift, most migrations can be completed in 10–16 weeks, including planning, testing, and phased rollout.

Companies often see a **30–50% reduction in infrastructure and licensing costs** compared to VMware. Additionally, Platform9’s SaaS-based model eliminates the overhead of managing infrastructure, and iShift ensures efficient resource utilization during and after migration.

Platform9 is cloud-agnostic and supports deployment across on-premises, AWS, Azure, and edge environments. iShift helps you design and implement a future-ready architecture to fit your long-term business goals.

With iShift’s phased migration approach and Platform9’s non-disruptive tools, downtime is minimized. Critical workloads are migrated with zero or near-zero downtime depending on workload sensitivity and replication strategy.

Start with an Assessment Workshop facilitated by our migration team. This helps evaluate your current environment, identify quick wins, and define a roadmap tailored to your business priorities.

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