VMware, Inc., the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop through the datacenter and to the cloud, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization Infrastructure.
According to the report: “The 86x Server Virtualization Infrastructure market is a foundation for two extremely important market trends - infrastructure modernization, and cloud computing.” Moreover, “virtualization is enabling a fundamental change in how enterprises manage, deploy and deliver IT,” and, ”x86 architecture server virtualization is now considered a mainstream trend (roughly 25% of the market is penetrated), and the strategic path from server virtualization to cloud computing is becoming more apparent to enterprises.” (1)
“Since pioneering virtualization for x86 systems 10 years ago, VMware has helped thousands of customers reduce IT complexity to achieve new levels of efficiency, service and value,” said Rick Jackson, chief marketing officer, VMware. “We believe our position as a leader reflects this success, reinforces our belief that virtualization is central to next-generation IT strategy, and recognizes our vision for delivering a clear and compelling path to cloud computing.”
Additional Industry Recognition and Momentum
- VMware has more than 170,000 customers, including 100% of the Fortune 100.
- Companies using VMware solutions have reduced capital costs by as much as 60%, cut time spent on routine administrative costs by up to one third, and reduced energy costs by up to 80%.
- Since the introduction of VMware vSphere™ in 2009, it has been recognized with numerous awards, including The Wall Street Journal’s 2009 Technology Innovation Award, SearchServerVirtualization Product of the Year 2009, InfoWorld Technology of the Year 2010, and NetworkWorld Best of the Tests 2010.
To read the full Gartner Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization Infrastructure report, please visit http://www.gartner.com/technology/media-products/reprints/vmware/article4/article4.html