BIZTECH: What are the benefits of moving to a Nutanix environment?
CASWELL: Some of the switching costs that come with a migration include time to learn. With Nutanix, switching is simple: We use a KVM-based hypervisor that’s based on Ethernet protocols. We also have a free tool called Nutanix Move that makes it easy for customers to transfer virtual machines across environments.
Moving to Nutanix also offers benefits for file storage. For example, among customers who were running traditional storage area networks, the fastest-growing type of file storage is object-based. With Nutanix, they get similar operations across block, file and object storage.
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Migration can also help companies navigate the rise of artificial intelligence. Many organizations have questions about AI, like what difference will it make, or how will my infrastructure support it?
For many organizations, wide-scale adoption of AI means that the data center may no longer be the center of data. Now, the cloud and the data center are being brought together. This means companies need to be ready for hybrid and multicloud environments, along with all the applications that support AI.
To give a specific example, the evolution of AI makes it possible to create a “GPT in a box.” By combining GPU-enabled servers with Nutanix software, companies can build out their own gen AI toolsets without sacrificing enterprise data security.
Finally, companies want to make sure they’re effectively managing infrastructure budgets. Imagine traditional hyperconverged infrastructure as gas-powered vehicles and Nutanix’s offerings as electric. If the price of gasoline triples, it doesn’t mean you stop driving both gas-powered cars. It just means you’ll drive more efficiently and may consider replacing one of your vehicles with an electric alternative that offers the same functions and is better prepared to navigate the changing environment.
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