The partnership with Virtana provides AI monitoring and observability for new Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service portfolio.
Data storage infrastructure, Hitachi Vantara, has partnered AI-powered hybrid infrastructure Virtana to enhance the former’s hybrid cloud infrastructure with AI-powered automation.
The partnership integrates the Virtana Platform suite with the Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio, delivering consumption-based infrastructure solutions for workload management and hybrid cloud operations.
According to Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), 45% of organisations are increasing their adoption of IT automation and AIOps to accelerate and automate operations, while 45% are also boosting IT hiring to address the growing demands for accelerated operations.
By combining the capabilities of both, it 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.”
“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 optimise hybrid cloud environments and accelerate digital transformation journeys.”
“AI is changing the game for how companies manage their hybrid cloud infrastructures. As organisations face increasing complexity in optimising, 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.”
