VergeIO integrated SDN solution in VergeOS delivers enterprise networking without extra costs, licensing, or complexity.
VergeIO announced a significant update to its VergeFabric platform, introducing an integrated Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solution directly within VergeOS. This advancement distinguishes VergeFabric from traditional standalone SDN solutions, providing organizations with enterprise-level networking capabilities without incurring additional licensing fees, requiring dedicated controller VMs, or being restricted by vendor lock-in. By integrating SDN directly into VergeOS, VergeFabric positions itself as a cost-effective, accessible networking solution suitable for organizations of all sizes.
Many businesses migrating from VMware infrastructures frequently overlook the potential cost savings achievable through network virtualization. While hypervisor replacement is typically the primary focus, networking remains an often-missed opportunity to extend infrastructure efficiency and cost savings even further.
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Imbedded Advanced Networking Capabilities
Traditionally, proprietary networking hardware and appliances persist due to the prohibitive licensing costs and operational complexity of solutions like VMware NSX. VergeFabric directly addresses this challenge by embedding advanced networking capabilities into VergeOS. As a result, organizations can leverage network virtualization, enforce robust security measures, and achieve multi-site connectivity without incurring additional infrastructure costs or complexity.
Historically, SDN has been recognized for simplifying network management, enhancing security, and increasing operational agility. Despite these advantages, widespread adoption has been hindered by high licensing fees, complexity in deployment, and vendor lock-in. VergeFabric overcomes these obstacles, allowing IT teams to eliminate costly proprietary networking hardware and avoid expensive vendor-specific switches and appliances. The platform offers built-in security, including VM-level and Virtual Data Center (VDC)-level segmentation, protecting organizations against threats without requiring external firewalls or VLAN appliances.
VergeFabric significantly automates network management processes, reducing manual configurations, decreasing errors, and boosting overall infrastructure responsiveness. Organizations can establish secure, software-defined connectivity between on-premises, edge, and cloud environments, avoiding complex VPN configurations or costly WAN solutions.
Unlike traditional solutions, such as VMware NSX, which require extensive per-core licensing, dedicated virtual machines, and complex setups, VergeFabric includes integrated SDN functionalities at no additional cost. It simplifies network management through a unified VergeOS management interface, eliminating the need for dedicated SDN virtual machines, thus conserving valuable CPU and memory resources. The platform also provides built-in tools for seamless, secure multi-site connectivity, enhancing security and segmentation without the complexities traditionally associated with external firewalls and VLAN management.
Yan Ness, CEO of VergeIO, emphasized that VergeFabric represents a fundamental shift, stating that it “removes the cost and complexity barriers that have historically stalled SDN adoption.” Ness explained that embedding SDN directly within VergeOS empowers organizations to modernize their network infrastructure effortlessly and economically, significantly benefiting organizations migrating from VMware.
VergeFabric offers a smooth, incremental path toward software-defined networking for VMware customers transitioning to alternative solutions. It integrates seamlessly with existing hardware, allowing organizations to adopt advanced networking capabilities at their pace. By embedding networking deeply within the infrastructure strategy, VergeFabric ensures that networking is positioned not merely as an afterthought but as an integral part of a cost-effective, high-performance IT solution.
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