Hitachi Vantara and Virtana Collaborate to Enhance Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with AI-Powered Automation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 — Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced a collaboration with Virtana, a leader in AI-powered monitoring and observability for hybrid infrastructure environments. The partnership integrates the Virtana Platform suite with the Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio to deliver advanced consumption-based infrastructure solutions for workload management and hybrid cloud operations.

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), 45% of organizations 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. Traditional management often lacks the visibility and automation needed to address these issues effectively. By integrating AI-driven insights with IaaS capabilities, Hitachi Vantara with Virtana streamlines operations and reduces costs, helping businesses enhance their cloud efficiency and agility while optimizing resource utilization and mitigating inefficiencies.

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.

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About Hitachi Vantara

Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world’s leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com.

Source: Hitachi Vantara