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Empowering Brazilian Enterprises: IBM Cloud for VMware Cloud Foundation as a Service Now Available in São Paulo MZR

  • 1.  Empowering Brazilian Enterprises: IBM Cloud for VMware Cloud Foundation as a Service Now Available in São Paulo MZR

    Posted 24 days ago

    We're excited to announce a major milestone for cloud innovation in Latin America: IBM Cloud for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) as a Service is now available in the São Paulo Multizone Region (MZR) of IBM Cloud! A complete, fully managed VMware Cloud Foundation stack - infrastructure, software, management, and operations all included. Just bring your VMs!

    This expansion represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to supporting digital transformation in Brazil-Latin America's largest economy and a rapidly growing technology hub. With this launch, enterprises across Brazil and neighboring countries can now access enterprise-grade VMware solutions on IBM Cloud with local performance, enhanced security, and full compliance with Brazilian data residency requirements.

    Built for Brazil's Dynamic Market

    Brazilian businesses are embracing hybrid cloud to drive agility, resilience, and cost-efficiency. With IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service in São Paulo, customers can seamlessly deploy and manage VMware virtual data centers (VDCs) in a fully managed environment, optimized for critical workloads and mission-driven innovation.

    A Key Highlight: Disaster Recovery Across Regions

    One of the standout features of this launch is the ability to implement cross-regional Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies. Brazilian organizations can now set up DR configurations between São Paulo and other IBM Cloud regions such as Dallas or Toronto, ensuring business continuity even in the face of unforeseen disruptions.

    Why Brazilian Enterprises Are Choosing IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service

    · IBM-Managed Simplicity: With IBM managing the full VMware stack, IT teams can focus on accelerating business outcomes rather than infrastructure upkeep. Clients benefit from stability and peace of mind, free from concerns around frequent VMware licensing or portfolio changes.

    · Cloud-Native Flexibility: Choose between single-tenant and multi-tenant deployment models based on your workload profile and business needs.

    · Optimized Cost Models: Flexible billing options (on-demand, monthly, or long-term commitment) help Brazilian businesses scale efficiently without compromising performance.

    · Advanced Compute and Storage: Leverage the widest selection of compute and storage configurations-including SAP-certified hardware-tailored for mission-critical applications.

    Tailored for Local Innovation

    Single-Tenant Deployments

    ·       Complete resource isolation and regulatory alignment

    ·       IBM and SAP-certified host profiles

    ·       Choice of NFS and vSAN storage

    Multi-Tenant Deployments

    ·       Spin up new environments in under 20 minutes

    ·       Pay only for what you use: vCPU, RAM, and storage

    ·       Ideal for test/dev and dynamic scale-out use cases

    ·       Exclusive to IBM among hyperscalers-providing unmatched flexibility

    Why São Paulo? A Strategic Launchpad in Latin America

    As Brazil's largest financial and technological hub, São Paulo was a natural choice for bringing VMware Cloud Foundation as a Service to Latin America. But there's more than geography behind this decision.

    Brazil's Leadership in the Data Center Market
    Brazil continues to lead Latin America's digital infrastructure evolution, accounting for over 40% of data center market investments in the region in 2023. This positions the country as the gateway for cloud adoption and modernization across the continent.

    A Growing Ecosystem of Innovation and Investment
    The country is experiencing a wave of strategic investment in its cloud and data capabilities, with the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Free Trade Zones (FTZs) designed to attract international enterprises. This trend not only underscores Brazil's digital readiness but also its attractiveness as a long-term home for enterprise IT transformation.

    By launching in São Paulo MZR, IBM is directly tapping into this momentum-offering Brazilian and regional clients a robust, secure, and locally hosted platform to accelerate their hybrid cloud journey with confidence.

    Launch Promotions for the Brazilian Market

    To help you start your journey, we're offering exclusive launch incentives:

    · USD 1000 in Cloud Credits: Apply code VCFAAS1000 to jumpstart your deployment
    · Up to 50% Off on Term Contracts: Lock in long-term savings with 1- or 3-year commitments
    · Migration Credits to facilitate your VMware move to IBM

    · Low Entry Pricing: On-demand pricing starts below USD 200/month
    · Proven ROI: A 2024 Forrester study commissioned by IBM shows up to 201% ROI in 3 years from improved efficiency and reduced downtime

    Ready to Begin?

    The launch of VCF as a Service in São Paulo marks a bold step in IBM's strategy to deliver localized, high-performance cloud solutions across key global markets. With disaster recovery, scalable consumption, and full stack management, Brazilian businesses now have the tools to lead the next chapter of innovation.

    Get in touch today to learn how IBM Cloud for VMware Cloud Foundation as a Service can fuel your modernization journey-right here in Brazil.



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    Marcelo Soeke
    Principal Cloud Portfolio Leader, Latin America
    IBM Cloud

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