VergeIO
announced that NETdepot, a leading services provider offering hosting and
bare metal services, has successfully migrated from VMware to VergeIO, gaining
a simplified, high-performance IT data center operating environment. This
transition enhances NETdepot's ability to deliver robust infrastructure
solutions. and enhances NETdepot's capability to provide cost-effective,
secure, and high-quality service to its clients.
Meeting Challenges Head-On
With growing
concerns surrounding VMware's pricing and post-Broadcom acquisition roadmap,
NETdepot sought an alternative to provide the performance, stability, and
security they needed to support their clients.
"The switch to
VergeIO provides us with the cost control and operational stability our clients
rely on," said Jeff Hinkle, CEO of NETdepot. "With VMware, we were forced to
make hardware decisions based on licensing constraints and compatibility
requirements, which limited flexibility. VergeIO's licensing model allows us to
select and retain hardware that best meets our needs, avoiding premature
decommissioning and reduce the cost of providing infrastructure services to our
customers."
Streamlined Migration Process
The migration
from VMware to VergeIO was seamless, thanks to VergeIO's straightforward,
built-in services. Unlike typical migrations that involve multiple third-party
software solutions, VergeIO's integrated approach enabled NETdepot to
transition virtual machines quickly and efficiently. The entire process
minimized downtime and required almost zero post-migration adjustments,
ensuring NETdepot could continue to serve customers without interruption.
Comprehensive Benefits Realized
Since moving to
VergeIO, NETdepot has reported several key benefits:
- Transparent and Predictable Pricing: VergeIO's per-server licensing eliminates the
complexities of per-core pricing, empowering NETdepot to make hardware
decisions free of licensing constraints.
- Exceptional Support: VergeIO's rapid-response support team assists within
minutes, ensuring NETdepot can deliver high-quality service to its
customers. "Vendor support is critical for us as a service provider, and
VergeIO has been exceptional in this regard," added Beasley.
- Reliable Stability: VergeIO has proven to be a stable and resilient
platform, helping NETdepot avoid the disruptive downtime that could affect
its clients.
- Advanced Networking Capabilities: NETdepot leverages VergeIO's integrated routing,
firewall, and micro-segmentation capabilities to reduce reliance on
external appliances, reducing operational complexity and costs
- Enhanced Data Protection: VergeIO offers comprehensive data protection,
including performance-impact-free snapshots that provide rapid recovery
points with minimal data loss. VergeIO's ioGuardian adds an extra layer of
resiliency from multiple simultaneous drive or server failures, which
means their customers stay up and running even during catastrophic
failures.
- Enhanced Security: Virtual Data Centers ensure client isolation, creating
an innately secure environment. Built-in ransomware alerts further
safeguard NETdepot's infrastructure and clients.
Positioned for Long-Term Success
The transition
to VergeIO positions NETdepot for future growth across its core business and
subsidiaries while strengthening strategic relationships with its vital
hardware vendor, SuperMicro. Leveraging this collaboration, NETdepot can
rapidly deploy four distinct VergeIO bare metal configurations, enabling
tailored solutions for its diverse customer needs. Additionally, NETdepot
offers comprehensive migration services, making it seamless for customers
transitioning from VMware to VergeIO. This combination allows NETdepot to meet
the evolving demands of its expanding client base by delivering a stable,
secure, and scalable environment.
"NETdepot's
success exemplifies how VergeIO empowers service providers with the flexibility
and cost efficiency needed to succeed in today's market," said Yan Ness, CEO of
VergeIO. "We're thrilled to see NETdepot benefit from our integrated,
high-performance virtualization platform and look forward to continuing our
collaboration to meet their evolving needs."
Join us for a
VergeIO/Netdepot webinar on Thursday, November 14th at1:00 PM ET /
10:00 AM PT to hear more: https://www.verge.io/netdepot-webinar-registration-page-vmb/