VMWare clients can more effectively manage technology investments while increasing security and flexibility with  IBM Cloud for VMware powered by Wipro FullStride Cloud.

Enterprises around the world are constantly being reinvented to remain agile, efficient and relevant. Clients are at the crossroads with Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware as the impacts are multi folds i.e., Cost Increase, Changes in Licensing Models, Packaging of VMware Products, Relationship Changes, Product Changes & Overall Impacts on Development & Services.

Enterprises needs to move at their own pace while determining if they will maintain, migrate or modernize their applications. The core value proposition of “IBM Cloud for VMware powered by Wipro FullStride Cloud” is being flexible and future-proof, which offers clients to migrate today & modernize tomorrow.

The Business Challenge

Migrating or modernizing, it is critical to demonstrate the positive business impact of technology investment decisions. As enterprises venture into cloud migration, they face numerous challenges. Key obstacles include indecision, uncertainty, and the complexity of managing changes to critical applications without disrupting business operations.  Day 0 migration journey begins with prioritizing business impacts by evaluating several criteria to make the right strategic decision. Day 1 journey focuses on the Near-Term Migration with minimal disruption & rapid migration or  Long-Term Modernization by enabling VM-based applications modernization, including integrating AI capabilities and Day 2 ensures operations assurance with management, optimization & governance.. .  Enterprises must address today’s cost issues while effectively positioning for future tech needs all while keeping their business running

The Business Opportunity & Value

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions powered by Wipro FullStride Cloud Studio aim to address these challenges, offering a comprehensive tripartite solution for delivering jointly engineered, enterprise-ready and end-to-end offering for migrating VMware architecture. Built on a 20+ year commitment to assisting customers in implementing a secure, AI-ready, hybrid cloud strategy with flexible VMware licensing options. 

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions powered by Wipro FullStride Cloud Studio provide a managed service for VMware workloads in the cloud. This licensing solution is designed to deliver a seamless transition to new platforms with integrated lifecycle management and pre-built migration landing zones inside a purpose-built operational model.

VMware Workload Migration & Modernization with IBM Cloud powered by Wipro FullStride Cloud

 Fig: IBM Cloud for VMware Solution Platforms powered by Cloud Studio

IBM Cloud for VMware powered by Wipro FullStride Cloud Studio offers the potential for many benefits for those who adopt it helping their enterprises to enjoy lower costs of ownership, increased security, enhanced application flexibility, optimized workload management, granular licensing solutions, and less risky migrations. Aiming to reduce business disruptions and create a more agile IT infrastructure. Testimonials from early adopters underscore the transformative impact of Wipro FullStride Cloud, showcasing Wipro’s commitment to client success.

This unique offering is the key to unlocking the full potential of our clients’ hybrid cloud strategy. It provides a comprehensive and integrated platform delivering:

  • Achieve 25-40% savings on your VMware based environments across both VMware licensing and infrastructure costs.
  • Proven Business Results:  201% return on investment, 40% reduced Datacenter costs, 40% increased developer productivity* (* - Forrester TEI Study)
  • Delivers on average over 50% reduction in the number of servers with hardware accelerated VMware solutions on IBM Cloud.
  • Secure VMware licensing for just 1 year and avoid 3-year lock in commit.  Buying you time to make decision on whether to migrate off VMware.
  • Maximize Capacity to Superior Cost Savings: 1000s of Core, Memory and Storage configurations allowing best utilization vs t-shirt sizing of other cloud providers.
  • Minimize Change & Leverage Current Skillsets:  Full root access to VMware environment offering ability to reuse deep VMware skills.

Your Future, Enabled.

Equipped with the powerful capabilities of IBM Cloud for VMware powered by Wipro FullStride Cloud, enterprises have the ability to transform their operations, making them more efficient, secure, and prepared for future challenges.

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About the Author

Suresh Kakkar

General Manager, Wipro Limited

With over 25 years of experience in technology and thought leadership. Recently, as GM of the VMware Business Unit, he drove business growth and crafted solutions for global clients, focusing on complex migration and multi-cloud solutions. Suresh has been granted patents in both India and the US.

Nitin Das

Director, Wipro Limited

A technologist with 20 years of experience at Wipro Limited. Engaged as Director and Head – Solutions, Practice & global Go-To-Market for VMware Business Unit within FullStride Cloud Services (FSC). Has carried varied roles in the solution, presales and sales in IT infrastructure business.

Vinod Padmanabhan

Director, Wipro Limited

An IT professional with over 24+ years industry experience at Wipro Limited. Engaged as Director and Practice Head for IBM & Red Hat Hybrid Cloud within FullStride Cloud Services (FSC). Has carried varied roles as Practice Manager, Practice Development Lead, Solution Architect & Presales Consultant in IT Infrastructure business.