At the Channel Partners Conference & Expo, Platform9, a leader in enterprise private cloud solutions, officially launched the Platform9 Partner Program. This initiative is designed to support value-added resellers, systems integrators, and managed service providers in helping VMware customers transition to Platform9 Private Cloud Director. The program also empowers technology vendors by enabling smooth integration with existing storage and server infrastructure investments.
Faster and More Cost-Effective VMware Migration
Enterprises using Platform9 experience a seamless private cloud transition with enterprise-grade features while leveraging their current storage and server infrastructure. Migration timelines are significantly reduced, from years to weeks or months, at one-tenth the cost of industry estimates.
A notable example is iShift, a Platform9 partner, currently migrating 40,000 VMware virtual machines (VMs) for a Fortune 500 company using Platform9’s Private Cloud Director at a fraction of traditional migration costs.
iShift CEO Mark Googins expressed enthusiasm about the partnership:
“Since its inception, iShift has focused on helping businesses harness the power of virtualization. Our collaboration with Platform9 is a natural extension of this mission, blending our deep implementation expertise with their innovative private cloud approach. Together, we’re enabling enterprises to achieve seamless and scalable virtualization migration, accelerating private cloud transformation.”
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Why Enterprises Are Choosing Platform9 Private Cloud Director
Platform9’s new partner program is a commitment to re-enabling the channel community affected by VMware’s licensing changes. According to Emilia A’Bell, Chief Revenue Officer of Platform9:
“The channel and alliances community have been instrumental in modernizing enterprise data centers. With the launch of our Partner Program, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering partners to bring value to their customers’ private cloud environments.”
Organizations migrating from VMware are opting for Platform9 due to its:
- Intuitive GUI-based interface for streamlined VM management
- Enterprise-grade virtualization features, including VM HA, Live Migration, and Dynamic Resource Rebalancing
- Seamless compatibility with existing storage, server, and network environments
- Industry-leading migration capabilities with vJailbreak for minimal disruption
Platform9 Channel Partner Benefits
Platform9 provides its partners with comprehensive support to help them guide customers affected by VMware’s transition:
- Comprehensive Enablement: Hands-on labs, NFR licenses for demo environments, co-branded marketing materials, and training/certifications
- Lucrative Margins & Incentives: High-margin revenue opportunities to enhance profitability
- Migration Services Training: vJailbreak training to facilitate efficient VMware-to-Platform9 migration at cost-effective rates
- 2025 Deal Registration Incentives: Partners registering a VMware migration deal by October 31, 2025, with a contract signed by January 31, 2026, will qualify for commissions and SPIFFs
Platform9 Technology Alliance Partnerships
Platform9 is collaborating with top technology vendors through co-selling and co-marketing initiatives, allowing customers to migrate from VMware while retaining their storage and server investments. Platform9 Private Cloud Director supports integrations with over 50 leading technology platforms, including NetApp, Pure Storage, Tintri, HPE, Dell EMC, Commvault, Veritas, Trilio, and Storware.
Through this initiative, Platform9 reaffirms its dedication to simplifying private cloud transformation, providing enterprises with a cost-effective, scalable, and smooth alternative to VMware.
Conclusion
The launch of the Platform9 Partner Program marks a significant step in enabling enterprises to transition from VMware to a more flexible and cost-effective private cloud solution. By equipping resellers, system integrators, and technology vendors with comprehensive support, Platform9 is streamlining the migration process while ensuring businesses can leverage their existing infrastructure investments. With a strong network of partners and advanced virtualization capabilities, Platform9 is committed to shaping the future of enterprise cloud computing.
