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VMware Cloud on AWS now available for Swiss customers

In the age of rapid digital transformation, businesses are looking for innovative solutions to optimize their operations and increase their competitiveness. To meet this demand, VMware and AWS are pleased to announce the availability of VMware Cloud on AWS, in the AWS Europe (Zurich) region. This foundational development enables customers in Switzerland to seamlessly deploy VMware vSphere-based workloads in hybrid cloud environments, while enjoying the benefits of cloud such as scalability, flexibility and cost efficiency. Learn how VMware Cloud on AWS is revolutionizing the Swiss business landscape and empowering enterprises to realize their full potential.

The Strengths of VMware Cloud on AWS

 VMware Cloud on AWS is a jointly engineered hybrid cloud service that combines VMware’s Software-Defined Data Center software with AWS Cloud’s dedicated, elastic bare metal infrastructure. The dynamic duo provides customers with the ability to run both virtual machines and containers in a scalable and secure manner, while seamlessly accessing over 200 native AWS services. These services range from databases and analytics to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Thanks to integrated Kubernetes and optimized access to various AWS resources, the solution also enables a pragmatic approach to application modernization.

In addition, VMware NSX security capabilities ensure early threat detection and prevention, protecting workloads from malicious activity in clouds and data centers. By integrating advanced application security measures, VMware Cloud on AWS enables customers to focus on innovation and core business functions, knowing that their data and processes are protected with the utmost care and efficiency.

The Key Advantages

The many benefits of VMware Cloud on AWS are helping revolutionize the way Swiss enterprises operate and scale their infrastructure:

Rapid setup and scalability: VMware cloud environments can be set up in as little as two hours, while scaling host capacity takes just minutes. This agility enableorganizations to quickly respond to changing business needs and efficiently deploy and maintain their enterprise applications.

  1. Rapid setup and scalability: VMware cloud environments can be set up in as little as two hours, while scaling host capacity takes just minutes. This agility enables organizations to quickly respond to changing business needs and efficiently deploy and maintain their enterprise applications.
  2. Enhanced transparency and control: VMware Cloud on AWS provides complete visibility into network traffic, workloads and containers. This comprehensive view enables customers to stay informed about all processes and ensure they maintain full control over their operations.
  3. Operational consistency: The solution ensures full operational consistency with on-premises software-defined data centers (SDDC) and enables smooth hybrid operations and bi-directional workload portability with VMware HCX. This seamless integration enables enterprises to take advantage of the cloud without impacting their existing infrastructure.
  4. Global reach: Because the AWS cloud offering is available globally, businesses are not bound by geographic limitations. Customers can easily deploy VMware Cloud on AWS globally, enabling them to expand their business and reach a broader audience.
  5. Economic advantages: A recent Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study commissioned by VMware and conducted by Forrester Consulting found remarkable cost savings and returns on investment. As per the study, the interviewed customers realized a 99% return on investment over a three-year period, with a 13-month payback on the investment in VMware Cloud on AWS. It also found over 53% average annual reductions in infrastructure and operating costs, alongside significant cost savings associated with application redesign.

Customer Success Stories

Leading institutions and organizations in Switzerland are already experiencing the transformative power of VMware Cloud on AWS

  • L’École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL): The prestigious EPFL university is using VMware Cloud on AWS to improve its IT operations and infrastructure. By offloading to cloud during peak load periods, EPFL can support its students and researchers in carrying out large-scale projects and drive significant scientific advances. Learn more.

 

Cooperation for Success

VMware and AWS collaboration is critical to the continued modernization and innovation of customer applications. To that end, dedicated engineering, sales, solution architects and customer success and support teams from both companies are ready to help customers leverage the power of VMware Cloud on AWS. In addition, customers have access to the expanded ecosystem and capabilities of over 300 partner technology solutions validated on VMware Cloud on AWS.

VMware Cloud on AWS is used globally by customers in a wide range of industries, including logistics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services, manufacturing, oil and gas, government, education, professional services, and technology. It also enables a range of capabilities including application migration and modernization, datacenter migration and extension, and disaster recovery, to name but a few.

With the availability of VMware Cloud on AWS in the AWS Europe (Zurich) region, Swiss enterprises can now accelerate their digitalization and achieve faster time to market, cost savings and operational efficiencies. The seamless integration of VMware’s powerful software-defined datacenter capabilities with AWS’ reliable cloud infrastructure opens up new horizons for businesses across multiple industries. By leveraging VMware Cloud on AWS, enterprises can streamline operations, improve security measures, and focus on innovation to achieve sustainable growth in the digital age.

 

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