hyperconverged infrastructure

StorMagic + Mako Networks: Edge Infrastructure Partnership Analyzed

StorMagic + Mako Networks: Edge Infrastructure Partnership Analyzed

StorMagic and Mako Networks have partnered to combine hyperconverged edge infrastructure with PCI-certified cloud-managed networking for distributed enterprises. The joint solution targets retail, fuel, and QSR operators managing hundreds of sites with limited local IT staff. ECI Research examines the business case, procurement implications, and what buyers should ask before committing.

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StorMagic Edge Virtualization: VMware Migration & Gov Roadmap

StorMagic Edge Virtualization: VMware Migration & Gov Roadmap

StorMagic is positioning its edge virtualization platform to capture VMware migration demand while building a defensible foothold in government and defense. The roadmap through FY2028 focuses on fleet management maturity, air-gapped deployment, and hardware-agnostic HCI. ECI Research breaks down who wins and what to watch.

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Sheetz Replaces VMware at 830+ Sites with StorMagic SvHCI

Sheetz Replaces VMware at 830+ Sites with StorMagic SvHCI

Sheetz has selected StorMagic SvHCI to replace VMware across its 830+ store locations, executing the migration remotely at 200 stores per month with no hardware refresh. The deployment is one of the most concrete proof points yet for enterprise-scale VMware displacement at the distributed edge. ECI Research analysts break down what it means for retailers and multi-site operators evaluating their own migration timelines.

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StorMagic and Supermicro Target Edge Virtualization Costs

StorMagic and Supermicro Target Edge Virtualization Costs

StorMagic and Supermicro have partnered to deliver bundled edge virtualization solutions combining lightweight SvHCI software with compact Supermicro servers. The collaboration targets cost-sensitive ROBO and distributed environments where traditional three-node HA clusters are no longer economically justifiable. For enterprises navigating VMware displacement and rising hardware costs, this validated stack offers a credible alternative.

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