Written By:
Arkapravo Chakraborty, Senior Product manager, Product Launch & Growth, IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions
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We’re thrilled to announce that IBM Cloud for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) as a Service is now available in the London region! This expansion is a major milestone in our ongoing effort to bring advanced, flexible, and secure managed VMware solutions to businesses across the UK and Europe, helping them innovate and scale seamlessly in the cloud.
With this launch, we are extending our robust VMware offerings and enhancing our commitment to delivering world-class cloud solutions tailored to local needs. Whether you are in a highly regulated industry, managing complex workloads, or looking to optimize your cloud strategy, IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service is designed to give you the flexibility, performance, and peace of mind you need to succeed.
Why IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service?
IBM Cloud® for VCF as a Service offers a comprehensive VMware solution that combines the power of VMware Cloud Foundation with IBM’s trusted cloud infrastructure and services. With our managed offering, you can deploy and manage VMware virtual data centers (VDCs) and virtual machines (VMs) with ease. Our robust SLA ensures 99.99% availability, and we manage the infrastructure, so you can focus on what matters most: driving innovation.
Key benefits include:
- IBM Managed Solution: No more worrying about managing the VMware stack—IBM handles everything, from monitoring to patching and maintenance.
- Seamless Multi-Tenant and Single-Tenant Options: Choose the right model for your workload, whether you need dedicated resources for production environments or a flexible, scalable solution for test/dev.
- Flexible Billing: Pay only for what you use, with options for on-demand or reserved pricing models. We offer transparent, granular billing by vCPU, RAM, and storage.
- Customizable Infrastructure: Select from a wide range of compute and storage options tailored to your needs, including SAP-certified hardware for mission-critical workloads.
- Global Reach, Local Compliance: With IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service in London, we help you meet local data residency and compliance requirements while benefiting from IBM’s enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure.
Two Consumption Options to Suit Your Needs
- Single-Tenant Model: For businesses that need dedicated resources and full control over their environment. Perfect for regulated workloads and production applications that demand isolation.
- Multi-Tenant Model: Ideal for rapidly deploying virtual data centers on shared infrastructure. Start small and scale as you grow, with deployment times of less than 20 minutes.
Unique to IBM: As the only hyperscale cloud provider offering the multi-tenant consumption option, IBM stands out for its ability to offer flexible and granular billing, on-demand capacity management, and simplified infrastructure operations.
Why London?
The UK is a strategic hub for tech innovation, and London is at the heart of Europe’s digital economy. By launching VCF as a Service in the London region, IBM is enhancing its ability to serve businesses throughout the region, offering a high-performance, secure, and scalable cloud solution for VMware workloads. This is an important step in meeting the growing demand for cloud-based VMware solutions while adhering to local data privacy and sovereignty requirements.
Flexible Pricing & Consumption Models
We know that every business has unique needs, which is why we offer a variety of consumption and pricing options to fit your budget and requirements:
- On-Demand Pricing: Ideal for non-production environments like development, testing, and QA.
- Reserved Pricing: Perfect for steady-state production workloads where capacity needs are predictable.
Special Offers to Help You Get Started
To celebrate the launch in the London region, we’re offering some exciting promotions to help you get started with IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service:
- Free Cloud Credits: Use promo code VCFAAS1000 to receive USD 1000 in cloud credits when you start your journey with IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service.
- New Client Specials: Get up to 50% off when you commit to a 1- or 3-year contract, plus up to USD 200,000 in credits through 30 June 2025 for migrating your VMware workloads to IBM Cloud.
Transform Your Business with IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service
With the launch of IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service in London, we’re offering businesses in the region access to the most advanced and reliable cloud infrastructure for VMware workloads. Whether you’re looking to migrate legacy systems to the cloud, optimize performance, or scale your VMware environments with greater flexibility, we’ve got you covered.
Our dedicated team is here to help you navigate this exciting journey and ensure you’re getting the most value from your VMware infrastructure.
Contact IBM today and see how IBM Cloud for VMware Cloud Foundation as a Service can help accelerate your digital transformation!