University of Miami gains flexibility, disaster recovery resiliency with Azure VMware Solution | Microsoft Customer Stories
Organizations in every sector face mounting pressure to maintain uptime and ensure continuity in the face of disruption. This customer story showcases how the University of Miami gained flexibility and disaster recovery resiliency by migrating VMware workloads to Azure VMware Solution. Read the story to see how you can build a resilient, flexible hybrid cloud strategy — and contact Swerve Limited to discuss how Azure VMware Solution can support your IT goals.
What prompted the University of Miami to adopt Azure VMware Solution?
The university aimed to enhance its disaster recovery strategies and was dealing with an impending hardware renewal for its colocation centers. By deploying Azure VMware Solution, they could avoid significant capital expenditures and operational costs associated with new hardware, while also benefiting from integrated VMware services.
What financial benefits did the University of Miami experience with Azure VMware Solution?
The university realized six-figure cost savings, particularly from VMware licensing included with Azure VMware Solution. They also eliminated the need for additional networking equipment, storage hardware, and professional services, which contributed to significant savings and improved budget efficiency.
How did Azure VMware Solution enhance the university's operational agility?
Azure VMware Solution allowed the university to quickly scale its Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, enabling staff to access applications remotely during the pandemic. This flexibility helped the IT team respond effectively to increased demand, demonstrating the solution's capability to support critical infrastructure needs efficiently.
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University of Miami gains flexibility, disaster recovery resiliency with Azure VMware Solution | Microsoft Customer Stories
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