Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi specializing in data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management, has announced the availability of its Virtual Storage Platform One Software-Defined Storage (VSP One SDS) on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, the ecosystem of certified applications and services for Microsoft Cloud.
With this integration, companies can deploy and manage their storage workloads on Azure more easily, benefiting from features such as automated provisioning, advanced compression, and bidirectional replication. The company claims these capabilities can reduce operational complexity and lower cloud storage costs by up to 40%, without the need to rewrite applications or alter existing architecture.
In a context where, according to IDC, 82% of cloud service buyers recognize that their environments need modernization, the announcement arrives at a relevant time. Organizations face recurring challenges such as a lack of specialized talent, management complexity in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and cost overruns due to limited visibility and control.
VSP One SDS, now compatible with Azure, aims to address these issues directly. Its unified management console, VSP 360, allows companies to oversee data in both local systems and the cloud from a single control plane. Built-in compression and thin provisioning reduce consumption and costs, while asynchronous bidirectional replication enhances resilience and business continuity.
“Companies feel the pressure to modernize their infrastructure without disrupting what already works,” said Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer at Hitachi Vantara. “By bringing VSP One to Azure, we help customers extend the value of their existing investments while gaining efficiency, resilience, and simplicity.”
The Azure integration offers several strategic advantages for clients and partners:
- Scalability and agility: enabling migration, testing, and scaling workloads without interruptions.
- Advanced data protection: replication between on-premises and cloud environments for disaster recovery plans.
- Reduced silos: support for blocks, files, and objects under a unified experience.
- High availability: targeting 99.999% uptime, minimizing the need for redundant infrastructure.
According to Jake Zborowski, General Manager of Microsoft Azure Platform, the arrival of VSP One enhances the value of the Marketplace:
“Thanks to collaborations with partners like Hitachi Vantara, customers can do more with less, increasing efficiency and better controlling their cloud investments.”
The VSP One ecosystem is designed as a unified foundation for managing storage across hybrid and distributed environments. It combines block, file, and object storage capabilities with automation, visibility, and control services provided by VSP 360.
Through this strategy, Hitachi Vantara aims to position itself as a key player in cost optimization, data governance, and operational resilience in a landscape where workloads are increasingly distributed across local environments and multiple cloud providers.
The company emphasizes that these capabilities not only improve efficiency but also reinforce sustainability by reducing the need for redundant infrastructure and associated energy consumption.
The availability of VSP One SDS on Azure joins other recent integrations, such as its inclusion in Google Cloud Marketplace, along with expanded features to enhance cyber resilience, performance, and sustainability.
Hitachi Vantara seeks to establish itself as a leading provider of hybrid data management platforms that allow companies to evolve at their own pace without having to redesign their systems from scratch.
In a market where automation, cost control, and security are becoming more critical, the partnership between Hitachi Vantara and Microsoft Azure sends a clear message: modernizing storage and data management is no longer optional but essential to compete in the new digital era.
FAQs
What is VSP One SDS?
It’s Hitachi Vantara’s software-defined storage solution designed to simplify data management in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.What benefits does it offer on Azure Marketplace?
It enables provisioning, compression, and replication of data across Azure and on-premises environments from a single console, reducing costs and improving resilience.How does it help reduce storage costs?
Thanks to thin provisioning and advanced compression, which optimize space utilization, the company estimates savings of up to 40%.Is it only for large enterprises?
While its primary value is in complex hybrid corporate environments, it can also benefit medium-sized businesses seeking simplified data management and business continuity.
via: hitachi vantara