Nutanix expands partnership with AWS to simplify cloud migration

Nutanix, a hybrid multicloud computing solutions provider, has announced an extended partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aimed at supporting cloud migrations for organisations operating in both on-premises and cloud environments. This strategic collaboration intends to simplify migration processes, helping customers leverage AWS services to streamline IT modernisation and drive innovation.

Under the collaboration, customers can use Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on AWS, allowing them to integrate their on-premises Nutanix infrastructure with AWS. This connection enables a seamless, consistent operating environment across both platforms, supporting critical services such as AWS Databases, Amazon S3, and advanced AI and ML services. The integration also brings the security, resilience, and scalability benefits associated with AWS.

Tarkan Maner, Chief Commercial Officer at Nutanix, noted that the partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward a "cloud smart" infrastructure strategy, which lets organisations select the optimal environment for different applications. "Our expanded strategic partnership with AWS is a win-win-win for both companies and our customers, as it will help simplify their cloud migration journeys and open the door to hybrid cloud and on-premises Nutanix opportunities," Maner said.

Chris Sullivan, Vice President, Americas Channels & Alliances at AWS, stated that the collaboration aims to make cloud migration and digital transformation smoother for customers, offering them the flexibility, security, and scalability of AWS's services. 

With NC2 on AWS, organisations can also benefit from a cost-effective, unified solution that includes disaster recovery, data centre expansion, and application modernisation. This feature helps companies migrate applications and data without altering code, improving efficiency and breaking down IT silos. Benefits of this partnership include:

• Faster migrations: The Nutanix Move tool allows for predictable and swift workload migrations without costly refactoring, ensuring bi-directional portability.
• Scalability and flexibility: IT teams can adapt to capacity demands across the hybrid cloud using AWS's elasticity.
• Cloud cost optimisation: Bare-metal platforms on AWS reduce costs through efficient resource usage, offering unified control and lifecycle management for virtual machines.

AWS will also support customer migration efforts through promotional credits and the AWS VMware Migration Accelerator. Additionally, the AWS Migration Acceleration Program will provide migration assessments, proof-of-concept trials, and AWS credits.