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IT teams searching for VMware alternatives
About Platform9
Platform9 is the leader in simplifying enterprise private clouds. Our platform uniquely combines ease of use with flexibility, integrating seamlessly with existing storage and server infrastructure as well as other enterprise platforms. With automated migration tools, open APIs, and flexible deployment options—self-hosted, air-gapped, or SaaS—Platform9 gives you the freedom to run your private cloud, your way.
Our flagship product, Private Cloud Director, turns existing servers and storage into a fully featured private cloud. It delivers a familiar management experience for virtualization teams—with the ability to run VMs and containers side by side—and enterprise-grade features including High Availability, live migration, Dynamic Resource Rebalancing, Software Defined Networking, Self Service, and secure multi-tenancy.
Hundreds of enterprises, including Rackspace Technology, Cloudera, and Juniper Networks use Platform9 today.
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