CenterGrid Upgrades IT Infrastructure with VergeIO, Setting the Standard in Managed IT Services
VergeIO, a pioneer in cutting-edge software solutions, revealed today that CenterGrid, a well-known Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Cloud Services Provider (CSP), has completed a significant transformation of its IT infrastructure by implementing VergeIO’s Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI). This strategic move enhances CenterGrid’s service offerings, particularly in the demanding Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector and GPU-powered workloads like VFX and AI.
Revolutionizing Managed IT Services
CenterGrid has shifted from offering essential infrastructure services to providing comprehensive, turnkey-managed IT solutions, including Cloud services. This evolution was prompted by the necessity to swiftly respond to dynamic IT demands, such as deploying new systems or scaling existing ones, while meeting strict deadlines.
Specialization in Media and Entertainment Industry
Acknowledging the unique challenges in the M&E industry, CenterGrid has developed a specialization that tackles the constraints of traditional MSP data centers, especially those imposed by legacy infrastructure software. These challenges include limited virtual machine density and insufficient graphics processing capabilities.
Overcoming the Legacy Virtualization Challenge
Chris Beard, COO of CenterGrid, highlighted restrictive hardware support and high resource consumption as major obstacles when using legacy hypervisors that form the core of an infrastructure software solution. “The limitations imposed by legacy infrastructure software’s support of hardware variability and its performance penalties were throttling our ability to meet our client’s needs, especially in the rapidly evolving Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector,” Beard explained.
Embracing VergeIO’s Innovative Solution
After thorough testing of various alternative hypervisors, CenterGrid discovered VergeIO. VergeIO’s UCI solution, VergeOS, stood out for its per-server licensing model, comprehensive networking, virtualization, and storage integration. CenterGrid was particularly impressed with VergeOS’s exceptional migration capabilities from legacy infrastructure software solutions.
Yan Ness, CEO of VergeIO, expressed excitement about this collaboration: “We are thrilled to see CenterGrid leverage VergeOS to its full potential. Our vision has always been to provide a versatile and powerful platform for Mid-sized data centers, enterprises, and service providers. It provides unique benefits to service providers like CenterGrid, enabling them to excel in service delivery.”
Operational Excellence Achieved
CenterGrid’s rigorous testing demonstrated that VergeOS not only matched but exceeded their previous solution’s capabilities, particularly in terms of setup, operation, and GPU support. The platform’s responsiveness in large-scale environments was a game-changer for CenterGrid’s operations.
Significant Cost Savings and Enhanced Efficiency
The transition to VergeOS has resulted in substantial cost savings for CenterGrid, especially in licensing fees. “The shift to VergeOS is not just a technical upgrade; it’s a strategic move that aligns with our vision of cost-efficiency and operational excellence,” added Beard.
Future Outlook
With the successful implementation of VergeOS, CenterGrid is now well-positioned to focus on expanding its customer base and enhancing service offerings, moving away from the constraints of infrastructure management.
About CenterGrid
CenterGrid has evolved into a leading MSP and CSP, specializing in providing comprehensive IT services with a focus on the Media and Entertainment industry. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, CenterGrid continues to set the standard in managed IT solutions.
About VergeIO
VergeIO is the leading VMware Alternative. Unlike hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), its ultraconverged infrastructure (UCI) transforms the traditional IT stack (computing, storage, and networking) into an integrated data center operating environment, VergeOS. Its efficiency enables greater workload density using existing hardware while improving data resiliency. The result is dramatically lower costs, improved availability, and greatly simplified IT.
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