Livewire has selected VergeIO’s VergeOS platform as its new virtualization foundation, enabling Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to move away from VMware with a more integrated, cost-effective alternative. This shift comes amid growing discontent in the MSP space following changes to VMware licensing models and product structures after its acquisition by Broadcom.Designed to consolidate virtualization, storage, and networking into a single platform, VergeOS helps Livewire simplify its infrastructure stack. The decision to adopt VergeOS is as much about operational stability as it is about long-term strategy. Livewire needed a platform that aligned with the evolving demands of service providers—especially those facing budget pressure and increasing client expectations. VergeOS checked those boxes by offering a flat licensing model and built-in multi-tenancy, while also minimizing migration complexity.Migration was a critical factor. VergeIO provided tools and support that allowed Livewire to transition workloads from VMware without disruption. The team deployed VergeOS alongside its existing stack, tested it in parallel, and gradually moved tenants without downtime. This phased approach helped Livewire maintain service continuity and avoid the risks of an abrupt cutover.Since adopting VergeOS, Livewire has reduced infrastructure costs by up to 40%, thanks to simplified licensing and hardware consolidation. VergeOS’ support for virtual data centers, GPU workloads, disaster recovery, and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible has allowed Livewire to enhance scalability while improving control and visibility. Grafana integration further supports real-time monitoring, ensuring resource utilization remains aligned with service-level commitments.Livewire’s move underscores a broader trend: service providers are rethinking traditional virtualization stacks in favor of flexible, tenant-aware platforms that offer operational efficiency without vendor lock-in.
Multi-cloud management, Cloud migration
Livewire Partners with VergeIO to Streamline MSP-Focused Cloud Infrastructure
Suparna Chawla Bhasin
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