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VergeIO, provider of the VergeOS Private Cloud Operating System, today announced that the Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG) has named VergeOS a DCIG TOP 5 VMware Alternative in both the 2026-27 SME (Small and Mid-sized Enterprise) Edition and the 2026-27 SLED (State, Local, and Education) Edition reports.

VergeIO, the VMware alternative for organizations seeking unified infrastructure, today announced that Alinsco Insurance has completed a full migration from VMware on Dell VxRail to VergeOS across its Fort Worth headquarters and international locations. The migration occurred during normal business hours with zero downtime and no scheduled maintenance windows.

VergeIO, the VMware alternative built on a single, integrated codebase, announced new support for HashiCorp Packer and Ansible, completing an end-to-end infrastructure automation chain for Enterprise IT and CSPs deploying infrastructure on VergeOS.

VergeIO, creator of the industry’s only Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) platform, today announced VergeOS 26, enabling enterprises to deploy AI infrastructure without cloud dependencies, strengthening ransomware defenses with immutable data protection, and consolidating legacy architectures into a single software platform that replaces VMware, SAN storage, and complex networking stacks.

VergeIO, the leading VMware alternative, today announced that Pfeiffer University, a private nonprofit liberal arts institution in North Carolina, has modernized its IT infrastructure with VergeOS. The transition reduced Pfeiffer’s infrastructure costs by approximately 85% while providing students with real-world learning opportunities.

VergeIO, the leading VMware alternative, today announced a partnership with Cirrus Data Solutions (CDS), a leader in data mobility technology and services, to help enterprises eliminate infrastructure sprawl—the costly mix of multiple hypervisors, duplicate tools, and isolated stacks, that has crept into data centers. The collaboration combines Cirrus Data’s patented software-only data mobility technology with VergeOS, the industry’s only single-codebase infrastructure operating system for virtualization, storage, networking, and AI.

VergeIO, the VMware alternative and pioneer in ultraconverged infrastructure, was named Most Innovative Startup Company at FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage, the industry’s premier event for next-generation memory and storage technologies.

VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure company, today announced that Topgolf, the global sports entertainment leader, has standardized on VergeOS to modernize its IT infrastructure across all Topgolf offices, data centers, and venue edge data centers. The selection followed a rigorous evaluation process triggered by escalating costs and complexity from VMware’s licensing model under Broadcom ownership.

VergeIO, the VMware alternative and pioneer in ultraconverged infrastructure, and Solidigm, a leader in enterprise data storage, today announced the launch of The AFA Replacement Kit—an offering designed to replace traditional all-flash arrays with a simpler, more cost-effective infrastructure solution.

St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), which provides centralized IT services for five school districts, a local community college, and seven municipalities in Michigan, has successfully modernized its infrastructure by replacing VMware and Veeam with VergeIO’s software-defined infrastructure platform, VergeOS.

New research sponsored by VergeIO and conducted by Informa TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), titled Private AI, Virtualization, and Cloud: Transforming the Future of Infrastructure Modernization, reveals a dramatic shift in how organizations approach IT infrastructure strategy. The study, which surveyed 380 midmarket and enterprise IT professionals across North America, identified four primary forces accelerating the need for infrastructure modernization: virtualization market disruption, rising cloud costs, the operational impact of AI, and a persistent shortage of skilled IT personnel.

VergeIO, the developer of VergeOS—the first software-defined platform to unify virtualization, storage, and networking—today announced VergeIQ, a fully integrated Enterprise AI infrastructure solution enabling enterprises and research institutions to securely, efficiently, and easily deploy and manage private AI environments.

Livewire, a cloud service provider focused exclusively on enabling Managed Service Providers (MSPs), has selected VergeOS from VergeIO as its alternate virtualization solution for those not wishing to upgrade to new VMware licensing. VergeOS is a private cloud environment tailored to the operational needs of its MSP partners.

VergeIO, the leader in software-defined data center operating systems and the top VMware alternative, today announced the availability of ioMetrics, a Prometheus-compatible monitoring solution purpose-built to provide granular observability across VergeOS environments. ioMetrics gives organizations detailed insight into the storage, compute and networking layers — streamlining performance management, capacity planning, and proactive alerting.

VergeIO, the leading alternative to VMware, and Inuvika, a leading provider of application virtualization and VDI solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a more cost-effective, high-performance virtual desktop and application delivery platform. This collaboration provides organizations with a seamless, scalable alternative to VMware Horizon and Citrix, addressing the increasing cost and complexity of legacy VDI solutions.

VergeIO, the leading VMware alternative, today announced an update to VergeFabric, an integrated Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solution built into VergeOS. Unlike standalone SDN offerings, VergeFabric delivers enterprise-grade networking without licensing fees, dedicated controller VMs, or vendor lock-in, making SDN more accessible and cost-effective for organizations of all sizes.

Lancaster Central School District has successfully transitioned to VergeIO’s VergeOS, achieving $150,000 in annual cost savings while improving performance, data protection, and storage efficiency.

VergeIO, a leader in ultraconverged infrastructure (UCI), recorded another record-breaking quarter with key wins in new customers, annual recurring revenue and expanded partnerships to place the company in a position of strength for sales and marketing gains throughout 2025.

VergeIO, a leader in ultraconverged infrastructure (UCI), is proud to announce that InterBel Telephone, a trusted telecommunications provider in northwest Montana, has successfully modernized its IT infrastructure with VergeIO’s groundbreaking platform. This transformative upgrade streamlined operations and came in significantly under budget, saving nearly 45% compared to revised projections.

VergeIO, a leader in ultra-converged infrastructure (UCI), today announced the release of VergeOS Version 4.13, a breakthrough update developed in partnership with Solidigm, a leading provider of innovative NAND flash memory solutions. This release sets new benchmarks in hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) performance, scalability, and affordability for enterprise environments.

VergeIO today 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.

VergeIO, the leading VMware alternative, today announced ioOptimize, an integrated service of VergeOS featuring machine learning (ML) and narrow artificial intelligence (AI). This service is crafted to boost VergeOS’ flexibility, enabling servers to provide dependable service long beyond their expected lifespan. With ioOptimize, organizations can utilize VergeOS without being tied to specific hardware, thus offering customers increased flexibility and control over their IT environments, all at no extra cost.

VergeIO, a leader in ultraconverged infrastructure solutions, today announced test results by StorageReview indicating its software-defined infrastructure delivers high performance without costly add-ons while simplifying virtualization, making it a compelling alternative for organizations seeking relief from VMware's expensive licensing model.

VergeIO, the leader in ultraconverged infrastructure, has partnered with TechAccelerator to deliver a suite of hands-on labs designed for IT professionals looking to migrate from VMware to VergeOS. These self-paced labs provide a comprehensive, interactive experience to help organizations transition smoothly to VergeOS, offering an invaluable learning opportunity without needing hardware.

VergeIO, a leading innovator in data center infrastructure solutions, today closed one of its most successful quarters ever with record sales, a full pipeline, partner adds, and an expanding presence in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

VergeIO, known for streamlining IT infrastructure, announces the official release of the VergeIO Terraform Provider. This release represents a significant advance in VergeIO’s mission to make high-performing IT environments more accessible and manageable for organizations of all sizes.

Organizations seeking a robust VMware alternative often face concerns about the time and operational disruptions associated with migrating to a new platform. VergeIO, a leading innovator in data center virtualization, has addressed these concerns by demonstrating the capability to migrate over 100 VMware Virtual Machines (VMs) in less than five seconds. This remarkable achievement significantly outpaces other alternative solutions, which average 3 to 7 minutes per VM, translating to a lengthy 5 to 12 hours for migrating 100 VMs.

VergeIO, a leading innovator in data center virtualization, is proud to announce that DCIG has selected VergeOS as one of the DCIG TOP 5 VMware vSphere Alternatives. After an exhaustive review of 19 VMware vSphere alternatives, DCIG recognized VergeOS for its unique and comprehensive approach to data center virtualization. This recognition follows a previous accolade where DCIG selected VergeIO as one of the DCIG TOP 5 hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions.

VergeIO, a leading innovator in data center infrastructure solutions, today announced the launch of its new Value-Added Reseller (VAR) program designed to empower IT resellers with a superior product, seamless migration capabilities, financial incentives, technical assurance, and an optimized sales process. This strategic initiative positions VARs to effectively guide their customers through the post-VMware landscape.

IT service provider Cloud Compliance Solutions, Inc. (CCSI) has upgraded its infrastructure with technology from Leostream Corporation, creator of the world-leading Leostream® Remote Desktop Access Platform, and VergeIO, the leading VMware alternative, resulting in significant cost savings, optimized hardware use, and enhanced operational efficiency, the companies announced today.

VergeIO, the leading VMware alternative, today announced the addition of Jason Yaeger as its new Senior Vice President of Engineering. Yaeger joins the VergeIO leadership team to steer its engineering initiatives into new frontiers of the Infrastructure as Software marketplace.

VergeIO, a leader in innovative software solutions, today announced that CenterGrid, a prominent Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Cloud Services Provider (CSP), delivering services since 2009, has completed a major overhaul of its IT infrastructure with the implementation of VergeIO's Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI). This strategic shift significantly advances CenterGrid's service offerings, particularly in the demanding Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector and GPU-powered workloads such as VFX and AI.

VergeIO, a leader in innovative software solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of ioGuardian for VergeOS, a cutting-edge backup solution designed to enhance data resilience and minimize downtime in the face of multiple drive or node failures. ioGuardian sets a new standard for backup and recovery processes by offering inline recovery capabilities, ensuring near-continuous data access without the need for traditional recovery timeframes.

Whether it’s a potential customer feeling priced out of VMware’s virtualization offerings or an existing customer concerned with the direction of the company after its acquisition by Broadcom, finding the right infrastructure software to empower an organization is a high priority for many right now. The following criteria should be among the top considerations when searching for an ideal alternative to VMware, according to experts at VergeIO.

VergeIO, the leading VMware alternative, announced the immediate availability of VergeOS Small Data Center (SDC) Edition. The VergeOS SDC edition is more than a competitive swap out of VMware Essentials. It is a significant capability upgrade while lowering costs.

A recently conducted survey of hundreds of VMware customers sheds light on growing concerns they have about the state of the virtualization software and the company behind it – ranging from rising licensing costs, ransomware vulnerabilities and a diminishing quality of support.

VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, today announced that SkiBig3 has selected the VergeOS platform over VMware and public cloud options for its enhanced data protection and the ability to scale quickly to meet the organization’s continued growth.

VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, today announced that it is partnering with Transformists Network, an IT distribution company delivering next-generation solutions, to provide organizations across APAC with the benefits of UCI.

VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, today introduced a groundbreaking solution for ransomware protection – IOfortify. This latest innovation combines robust security; unlimited, unchangeable clones; and rapid, complete recovery to fortify data integrity and provide users with true peace of mind.

VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, today announced its inclusion in the 2023-24 DCIG TOP 5 Rising Vendors HCI Software Solutions Report. The company was awarded placement on this list based on an evaluation of VergeOS features in the categories of deployment capabilities, data protection, product and performance management, and technical support.

VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, today announced the launch of IOclone, a new solution that solves the virtualization snapshot problem facing users today. VMware and other virtualized environments suffer from highly inefficient snapshots and because of performance concerns, customers can only maintain a few active snapshots. This level of retention is insufficient for adequate data protection. With IOclone, customers can now leverage the built-in global data deduplication capabilities of VergeOS to create complete clones of virtual machines (VM) within milliseconds, regardless of VM size. Each clone is immutable and space efficient, initially consuming no additional capacity.

VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, today announced that it is providing a robust disaster recovery solution, IOprotect, for VMware. The solution promises to reduce customer costs by more than 60% and, in most cases, requires no additional hardware while improving recoverability and resiliency.

In response to ongoing frustration with VMware’s pricing policies and concerns over the impending Broadcom acquisition, VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure company, today announced the immediate release of its VMware Exit Strategy.

VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, today announced the immediate availability of its latest software release of VergeOS, the Data Center Operating System. The new release enables organizations to rapidly extend their infrastructures to the Edge with a new mesh-based management capability. It also provides a new Recipe Marketplace to simplify large data center deployments delivering on the full promise of the private cloud.

VergeIO, the Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, today announced that veteran industry analyst George Crump is joining the team as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer, evangelizing VergeOS software as a better alternative to legacy hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and the public cloud.