We are pleased to announce that Sangfor Technologies has been recognized as a Sample Vendor for Hyperconvergence in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Strategy, 2024¹. We believe that our inclusion as one of seven global vendors named in this competitive category highlights the strength of our Hyperconverged Infrastructure solution, Sangfor HCI, and its ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
This recognition comes on the heels of Sangfor being listed as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for Full-Stack Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software². You can download your complimentary copy of the full report here.
Key Insights from the Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Strategy
The Gartner Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Strategy is a detailed report that tracks the maturity, adoption, and business impact of various infrastructure technologies and innovations. We believe it is an essential resource for IT leaders and decision-makers, helping them identify which technologies are emerging, gaining traction, and becoming mainstream. This report guides organizations in making informed technology investments that align with their strategic goals and maximize business value.
The report includes the following strategic planning assumptions:
- “Through 2028, disruptions in the server virtualization market will result in more than 60% of enterprises accelerating their public cloud migrations and exploring revirtualization of virtual workloads.”
- “By 2028, 50% of enterprise platforms will use specialized infrastructures to support AI infusion, a significant increase from less than 10% in 2023.”
Revirtualization: Driving Resurging Hype in Hyperconvergence
According to the Hype Cycle, “Hyperconvergence combines storage, computing and networking into a single system that reduces data center complexity and increases scalability. Multiple servers can be clustered as nodes together to create pools of shared compute and storage resources, designed for convenient consumption. Delivery models include physical and virtual appliances, reference architectures, as a service or public cloud.” The report gives hyperconvergence a High benefit rating, over 50% market penetration, and a maturity level of mainstream adoption.
Gartner highlights “a resurgence of hype related to storage and network virtualization in hyperconvergence as clients look at alternative innovations and vendors” following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and subsequent changes.
The report recommends that “Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders seeking a cost-effective solution with a single management interface that excludes proprietary, external hardware controller-based storage should consider hyperconvergence as a viable option.”
Sangfor HCI: The Ideal Revirtualization Solution
Sangfor HCI is a cutting-edge full-stack HCI platform that not only consolidates compute, storage, and networking but also Sangfor’s advanced security technologies. The latest release, Sangfor HCI 6.10, introduces a host of new and optimized features to elevate performance, reliability, and security [read more in the links]. This version provides a robust platform to run critical and demanding business systems efficiently and keep data firmly protected.
Sangfor HCI meets the hyperconverged use cases mentioned in the Hype Cycle, including hybrid cloud, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and Edge/IoT remote management:
- Hybrid Cloud: Integrates with Sangfor HCI-based Managed Cloud, creating a Unified Hybrid Cloud solution, offering enhanced flexibility, scalability, and consistent management.
- VDI: Combines server and desktop virtualization to support business applications and VDI within one cluster, maximizing resource utilization.
- Edge/IoT Remote Management: Offers a lightweight 2-node solution for ROBO and edge use cases, using Sangfor Cloud Platform for centralized management.
Sangfor HCI’s powerful capabilities and broad use cases make it a highly competitive VMware alternative for customers seeking to revirtualize and upgrade their infrastructure.
Addressing customers’ concerns about cost and licensing, Sangfor HCI is highly cost-effective and offers the flexibility of both a perpetual license and a subscription. The Sangfor Cloud Migration Tool (SCMT) ensures a staged, seamless, and efficient migration from existing virtualization systems, minimizing business disruption and making the transition to Sangfor HCI smooth and hassle-free.
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To us, Sangfor’s recognition by Gartner as a Sample Vendor in the 2024 Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Strategy reaffirms our leadership in the hyperconvergence market. We remain committed to driving innovation and delivering superior infrastructure solutions that support your digital transformation journey.
Visit the Sangfor HCI webpage to learn more about its full range of features, advantages, use cases, as well as customer success stories.
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Sources
- Gartner, Inc., Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Strategy, 2024, By Philip Dawson, Nathan Hill, Published June 17, 2024
- Gartner Inc., Market Guide for Full-Stack Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software, By Jeffrey Hewitt et al., Published April 8, 2024
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