Collaboration brings Veeam data resilience solutions to Scale Computing’s edge and core infrastructure, with live demonstrations of SC//Platform at VeeamON 2025

Indianapolis — April 16, 2025 — Scale Computing, a leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced a new strategic collaboration with Veeam® Software, the #1 leader by market share in Data Resilience. As part of the Veeam Integrated program, Veeam and Scale Computing have joined forces to bring customers full support for the Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) within the Veeam Data Platform, expanding backup and recovery capabilities across Scale Computing’s rapidly growing installed base of edge and core infrastructure deployments.

With more businesses deploying distributed applications at the edge and modernizing their IT infrastructure at the core, SC//Platform offers the industry’s most efficient, scalable, and cost-effective virtualization platform for IT leaders looking to move away from VMware. With native integration into the Veeam Data Platform, organizations can take full advantage of Veeam’s powerful data protection, ransomware recovery, and workload mobility, ensuring business continuity across any environment, from retail branches and factory floors to centralized data centers, showcasing this collaboration for Veeam users who are looking to transition away from VMware.

“The partnership between Scale Computing and Veeam delivers the best of both worlds: streamlined, autonomous IT infrastructure from Scale Computing and the industry’s most trusted data resilience platform from Veeam,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. “Our customers and partners have long asked for deeper integration with Veeam, and we’re proud to meet that need while strengthening cyber resiliency for both core and edge deployments.”

Live demonstrations of the Scale Computing solution will be featured at VeeamON 2025, taking place April 21-23, 2025 at booth #G5 in San Diego, CA.

Key Benefits Expected with SC//Platform and Veeam Integration Include:

• Immutable Backups at the Edge and Core: Prevent data loss from ransomware or human error with hardened, tamper-proof backup repositories and optional air-gapped media support—available across all SC//Platform deployments.
• High-Performance VM Protection: Advanced changed block tracking (CBT) and SC//HyperCore’s unique snapshot architecture enable fast, low-impact VM backups and rapid recovery across the full infrastructure lifecycle.
• Simplified Data Management: Unified, browser-based management through Scale Computing Fleet Manager, along with seamless integration with Veeam Backup & Replication within the Veeam Data Platform, streamlines operations at scale—from 1 to 50,000 clusters.
• Flexible Storage & Recovery: Choose from a variety of Veeam-compatible backup targets, including object storage, tape, and cloud, and leverage full VM and granular file recovery from SC//Platform to any supported environment.
• Workload Mobility with Confidence: Migrate and restore workloads between SC//Platform, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and major public cloud environments without compromising performance or security.

“As our customers expand their edge and core environments, ensuring data resilience becomes increasingly complex,” said Shiva Pillay, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Americas at Veeam. “This collaboration with Scale Computing further strengthens Veeam’s mission to empower organizations to protect and ensure the availability of their data at all times and from anywhere, delivering cyber recovery and data portability across a purpose-built platform tailored for the unique needs of edge IT.”

The announcement follows growing demand from Scale Computing’s enterprise and midmarket customers for integrated, cost-effective backup and recovery across increasingly distributed environments. Whether modernizing legacy infrastructure, replacing expensive virtualization solutions, or extending capabilities to the edge, SC//Platform with Veeam provides a compelling solution with unmatched simplicity, scalability, and protection.

INDIANAPOLIS – April 7, 2025 — Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has honored the company on the 2025 AI 100 list in the AI for Data Center and Edge category. 

Now in its second year, the AI 100 list recognizes vendors at the leading edge of the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape across cloud, data center and edge, software, data and analytics, and cybersecurity. Their commitment to AI innovation empowers IT channel partners to build their own AI tech stacks, create AI-based solutions that improve customer outcomes, and access new opportunities for growth in 2025 and beyond.

“We’re honored to be included on CRN’s AI 100 list. AIOps continues to be a game-changer for Scale Computing and our partners. With the rise of edge computing, there are more on-premises deployments of infrastructure, creating complex infrastructure IT environments outside the physical presence of an IT team. Scale Computing’s Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine simplifies the operation of IT infrastructure using AI-driven automation,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder, Scale Computing. “We continue to hear from both our partners and customers that they need IT infrastructure solutions that are scalable, accessible, and easy to use, especially as edge computing continues to grow. Whether it’s automating firmware updates for better security or predicting resource constraints, AIME takes IT management from reacting to issues to proactively addressing them.”

Scale Computing’s Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine (AIME) is the artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) orchestration and management functionality that powers Scale Computing HyperCore (SC//HyperCore), the award-winning self-healing platform that identifies, reduces, and corrects problems in real-time. AIME builds a model of the state of the system that allows SC//HyperCore to handle day-to-day operational administrative tasks and maintenance automatically, monitors the system for security, hardware, and software errors, and remediates those errors where possible. It also identifies the root cause and minimizes the impact of those issues when it cannot repair them automatically, notifying users with specific problem determination and action, versus sending only a stream of data that must be interpreted.

Chosen by a panel of CRN editors, vendors on the AI 100 list are notable for the strength of their AI portfolios, commitment to innovation, and ability to support IT channel partners as they bring AI solutions to life.

“We are proud to celebrate the technology vendors on the 2025 AI 100 list for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence solutions within the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “As AI transformation progresses, there remains strong demand for new technologies that enable channel partners to meet customer needs and strengthen their competitive edge. Congratulations to all the honorees who have differentiated themselves in the dynamic arena of AI!”

The 2025 CRN AI 100 list will be featured in the April issue of CRN Magazine and online at crn.com/ai100 beginning April 7, 2025.

Learn more about the award-winning Scale Computing Partner Program today. To register for Platform//2025, the company’s flagship event for IT professionals and partners, please visit the Platform//2025 website.

Scale Computing Recognized With 60 Badges in G2 Spring 2025 Report, Named a Leader in Server Virtualization

INDIANAPOLIS – March 27, 2025 — Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced it has been awarded with a Leader badge in Server Virtualization and 60 badges overall in the G2 Spring 2025 Report. The company received a total of 19 badges in the Server Virtualization category, including Grid-Leader, Momentum Leader, and Best Results, and an additional 41 badges in the Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) category, including Fastest Implementation, Best Support, and Best Usability.

“We are thrilled to once again receive recognition from G2, the leading software marketplace, in its Spring 2025 report. Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) continues to prove itself as a powerful VMware alternative, enabling businesses to seamlessly manage their IT infrastructure, reduce costs, and maximize application uptime. Our commitment to exceptional customer support remains unwavering. The numerous badges we’ve earned this quarter are a testament to the real-world experiences of SC//Platform users and our dedication to their success. We’re deeply appreciative of the feedback and reviews that have contributed to this achievement,” stated Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.

Migration to Scale Computing is simple — and can save former VMware customers 25% or more and reduce downtime by up to 90% — with a number of options available to streamline the transition. The company is currently offering two promotions to further ease migration from VMware to SC//Platform. Customers seeking a VMware Alternative can get a free VM migration tool and $200 Amazon gift card when they switch to Scale Computing. With the SC//Fast Track Partner Promotion, new partners who sign up for the award-winning Scale Computing Partner Program can receive a free hyperconverged edge computing node to experience the company’s industry-leading technology firsthand.

More than 80 million users rely on the G2 platform’s authentic peer reviews to make purchasing decisions. Each quarter, the highest ranked products and services are recognized according to category, company size, geography, and report type. G2 awards badges to those companies based on customer satisfaction and market reputation. With only 10% of all vendors on G2 appearing in the quarterly Market Reports, the reports offer valuable lists for buyers conducting research in their IT purchasing journey.

“Congratulations to Scale Computing for its inclusion in our G2 Reports for the Spring 2025 season,” said Sydney Sloan, CMO of G2. “Powered by verified, authentic customer reviews, potential buyers know they can trust these rankings when researching and selecting software for their business needs.”

Read more about what real users have to say about Scale Computing on G2’s Scale Computing Platform Reviews webpage. The entire list of badges awarded to the company in G2’s Spring 2025 Report is available on Scale Computing’s website.

INDIANAPOLIS – March 24, 2025 – Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, has been honored by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, with the prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide. This annual guide is an essential resource for solution providers seeking vendor partner programs that match their business goals and deliver high partner value.

“We have always been a partner-first organization, and we take great pride in the Scale Computing Partner Community. Earning a 5-star rating for the seventh year in a row is the ultimate testament to Scale Computing’s ongoing commitment to being the best solution in a partner’s portfolio,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder, Scale Computing. “We’re proud of how we have been able to help our partners and customers navigate the industry disruption caused by Broadcom and VMware by switching to Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform). Our solution offers a significant upgrade from VMware that provides a hypervisor alternative, while simultaneously enabling edge computing and AI inference at the edge. We look forward to continuing to heavily invest in our partner community this year and beyond.”

SC//Platform combines simplicity and scalability, offering a unified, easy-to-manage, and cost-effective solution that replaces complex infrastructure and ensures high availability for workloads. With the zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) feature in Scale Computing//Fleet Manager (SC//Fleet Manager), managing edge computing infrastructure becomes as simple as managing cloud resources. Administrators can pre-configure clusters prior to nodes arriving on site, reducing deployment time of edge infrastructure by up to 90%.

Scale Computing is currently offering two promotions to further ease the transition from VMware to SC//Platform. Customers seeking a VMware Alternative can save 25% or more — and get a free VM migration tool and $200 Amazon gift card — when they switch to Scale Computing. With the SC//Fast Track Partner Promotion, new partners who sign up for the award-winning Scale Computing Partner Program can receive a free hyperconverged edge computing node to experience the company’s industry-leading technology firsthand.

The 5-Star Award is an elite recognition given to companies that have built their partner programs on the key elements needed to nurture lasting, profitable, and successful channel partnerships. For the 2025 Partner Program Guide, the CRN research team evaluated vendors based on program requirements and offerings such as partner training and education, pre- and post-sales support, marketing programs and resources, technical support, and communication.

“Being featured on the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide highlights the dedication these technology vendors have to evolving with solution providers, driving innovation, and supporting mutual success,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “This critical annual project empowers solution providers to identify vendors that are committed to enhancing their partner programs and meeting the always-changing business needs of the channel and end customers. The guide provides deep insight into the distinctive value of each partner program so solution providers can make strategic partnership decisions with confidence.”

The 2025 Partner Program Guide will be featured in the April 2025 issue of CRN and published online at CRN.com/PPG beginning March 24, 2025.

Learn more about the award-winning Scale Computing Partner Program today. To register for Platform//2025, the company’s flagship event for IT professionals and partners, please visit the Platform//2025 website.

How Kolbe Windows and Doors Transformed Their Manufacturing IT Infrastructure with Scale Computing

Behind every high-performance manufacturing operation is an IT system working just as hard to keep things connected, secure, and scalable. Recently, Kolbe Windows and Doors shared their experience modernizing their IT environment with Scale Computing, highlighting how their IT modernization journey streamlined virtualization, simplified disaster recovery, and improved system performance.

At our Platform 2024 event in Las Vegas, Scale Computing’s Director of Product Marketing, Kris Schultz, alongside Luis Apodaca, Technical Services Engineer at Scale Computing, led the session “Unveiling the Journey: A Customer’s Perspective on Implementing Scale Computing,” featuring John Stuplich, Systems Administrator at Kolbe Windows and Doors.

Below is a recap of their discussion and some of the key lessons from Kolbe’s IT transformation.

Meeting Manufacturing IT Challenges with a Lean Team

Kolbe Windows and Doors, a leading manufacturer of premium windows and doors, operates multiple facilities, including three separate manufacturing locations across Wisconsin as well as additional locations in Arizona and Minnesota. As a rapidly growing company with nearly 2,000 employees, Kolbe faces a number of diverse IT challenges, particularly in managing infrastructure across dispersed sites with a relatively small IT team.

Responsible for overseeing network-connected devices, servers, and the broader IT infrastructure, Stuplich described how Scale Computing provided a much-needed solution to their resource constraints. “With a relatively small IT team, we needed a system that was easy to manage, reduced complexity, and gave us more time to focus on strategic projects.”

Kolbe’s previous IT environment was built on VMware, requiring a separate storage system and a complex interface that added to their administrative burden. “VMware is powerful but can be overwhelming. We had issues with detached storage, and managing it all became cumbersome. We needed to consolidate these systems, streamline our hardware, and looking forward, wanted to deploy extra nodes to improve our disaster recovery capabilities. Scale Computing provided an all-in-one solution that just made sense.”

While transitioning from VMware was initially a high-stakes decision, the benefits of Scale Computing became quickly apparent: simplified management, a consolidated hardware footprint, and significant cost savings. “The cost difference alone made it an easy choice,” notes Stuplich. “And the interface is so much more intuitive. At first, I thought I might be missing features, but as I became more familiar with it, I realized everything we needed was there, just easier to use.”

Ensuring Uptime for Mission-Critical Manufacturing Operations

For Kolbe’s IT team, few metrics are more important than uptime. Their manufacturing software, which includes ReynaPro and WTS Paradigm, drives everything from sales quoting to CNC machine operations. Additionally, MasterPoint, their production tracking system, ensures seamless workflow coordination on the shop floor. Any disruption to these applications could lead to costly downtime and production delays.

Says Stuplich, “If Master Point goes down, our employees don’t know what the next step in production is. At first, they can work based on previous instructions, but after a few hours, things start to fall apart. That’s why reliability was such a key factor in our decision to move to Scale Computing.”

Kolbe partnered with Scale Computing for an on-site installation, with Technical Services Engineer Luis Apodaca assisting with deployment and integration. “Luis and the team were great to work with. He worked closely with our third-party network provider, Solaris, ensuring that our network stayed up and running throughout the deployment.”

While most migrations went smoothly, Kolbe learned that no two workloads are the same. For some applications, they found that alternate migration methods, such as Clonezilla, provided better results than traditional tools. “We had one instance where an application moved over, but the web interface wouldn’t start. Switching migration methods solved the problem, but that was a good lesson – always have a backup plan.”

The Road Ahead: Disaster Recovery and Future Expansion

Kolbe is already seeing improved performance with Scale Computing, with applications running faster and infrastructure management becoming more efficient. “Even simple tasks like taking snapshots for quick rollbacks are much easier now,” Stuplich said.

Looking ahead, Kolbe plans to implement a disaster recovery (DR) site using Scale Computing. “Right now, we rely on Acronis for cloud backups, but we’re exploring a Scale-based DR cluster in our Minnesota office. Having an easy-to-deploy solution for disaster recovery was another big selling point for us.”

Beyond delivering a powerful IT solution, Scale Computing is dedicated to ensuring customers have the resources and support needed to maximize their investment. From hands-on assistance during deployment to ongoing technical support, the Scale Computing team works closely with customers to streamline migrations, troubleshoot challenges, and optimize performance. “One of the really cool things in the Scale Computing interface is the click-to-chat feature. You can just click, get on chat with tech support, and they’ll take care of you.”

Kolbe’s journey underscores how Scale Computing can simplify IT for manufacturers dealing with complex operations and limited IT staff. Their advice for others considering a move? “Explore Scale Computing’s migration services as it will save you a great deal of time,” says Stuplich. “We’ve been able to move workloads ourselves, but if we had migration services handle it, we’d be even further along.”

For manufacturers looking to streamline their IT infrastructure, Scale Computing offers a cost-effective, easy-to-manage, and resilient platform that enables teams to focus on growth rather than maintenance.

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