Scale Computing recognized by independent analyst firm DCIG in new 2024-25 report 

INDIANAPOLIS — NOVEMBER 12, 2024 — Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that the company has been named a Top 5 VMware Alternative by the Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG) in the analyst firm’s SMB/Edge edition of its 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 VMware vSphere Alternatives report.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often rely on the use of applications and technologies that run outside the cloud or data center, close to where they are used by people, devices, and IoT technologies. These organizations with edge environments have unique requirements for VMware alternatives that differ from those of larger enterprises, such as requiring a vSphere alternative to offer specific core features like high-availability, reliability, software-defined storage, software-defined networking, and the ability to host Windows and Linux guest operating systems. For the SMB/Edge edition of its report, DCIG evaluated and created a short list of the top 19 different VMware vSphere Standard alternative solutions, selecting Scale Computing among the top five of those that offer more favorable licensing terms and features for SMB organizations utilizing edge computing technologies. Earlier this year, Scale Computing was recognized in both the Global and the US editions of the 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise VMware vSphere Alternatives reports.

“Broadcom shook the industry when it acquired VMware and discontinued its partner program, a move that impacted numerous SMBs. Scale Computing is proud to offer partners and their SMB customers a superior solution and a seamless migration experience with Scale Computing Platform, an award-winning scalable, reliable, and affordable virtualization platform,” stated Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. “We’re honored that DCIG has recognized Scale Computing in all three of its reports this year as a leading VMware alternative solution.”

Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) enables businesses of all sizes to run applications and process data outside centralized data centers, at the edge of the network closest to where that data is created and utilized. Combining simplicity, high availability, and scalability in a powerful, unified solution, it enables IT leaders to efficiently manage infrastructure at the network’s edge. Businesses can leverage SC//Fleet Manager to centrally monitor and manage hundreds or thousands of distributed edge infrastructure deployments with few or no on-site IT personnel, while the award-winning SC//HyperCore
software delivers on-premises edge computing with high availability and disaster recovery to remote locations at an entry-level cost SMBs can afford. Compared to solutions like VMware, SC//Platform reduces total cost of ownership by an estimated 40% and downtime by up to 90%.

Scale Computing is currently offering two promotions to further ease the transition from VMware to SC//Platform, including a 25% software and services discount for new customers through its VMware Rip & Replace offer, and a full system exchange trade-up plus no-cost coverage for the remaining VMware term with the Seamless Switch: Trade-Up to Scale Computing
promotion.

DCIG provides independent assessments on various products, solutions, and enterprise technologies. The 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise VMware vSphere Alternatives reports evaluate 19 of the 25 different solutions available and provide guidance on the top five VMware alternatives that enterprises should consider as they address Broadcom’s VMware licensing changes. SC//Platform is listed as one of the top five solution providers in all three of the Enterprise Global, Enterprise US, and SMB/Edge DCIG reports.

The full 2024-25 TOP 5 VMware VSphere Alternatives reports, including SMB/Edge and US and Global Enterprise editions, are available now for complementary download. To access the reports and learn more about Scale Computing, please visit scalecomputing.com/landing-pages/dcig-top-vmware-vsphere-alternatives-2024-2025-report.

Scale Computing Recognized in the Edge Hardware, Software, and Services Category for 2024 

INDIANAPOLIS – November 4, 2024 – Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that it has been recognized by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, on the 2024 Edge Computing 100 list in the category of Edge Hardware, Software, and Services. This is the fifth consecutive year that Scale Computing has been named to the prestigious list since its inception in 2020.

Edge computing has emerged as a key differentiator for businesses collecting and processing data close to the source. Simultaneously, an increasingly remote and hybrid workforce intensifies the importance of securing the edge. Edge technology solutions enable end customers to improve productivity, decrease latency, enhance security, and advance their digital transformation journey. The annual Edge Computing 100 list recognizes technology vendors providing channel partners with the technology to build next-generation edge computing solutions that support faster data analytics and stronger edge security for their customers.

“In today’s hyperconnected world, applications need to be where the action is—closer to the users and data they serve. This distributed infrastructure can quickly become overwhelming for IT teams. Scale Computing Platform empowers IT managers to run applications and process data at the network’s edge, optimizing performance and reducing complexity. We’re honored to once again be recognized as a CRN Edge Computing 100 leader, continuing our commitment to delivering innovative edge computing and hyperconverged solutions to our partners and customers,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.

Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) combines simplicity and scalability, offering a unified, easy-to-manage solution that replaces complex infrastructure and ensures high availability for workloads. With the zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) 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 onsite, reducing deployment time of edge infrastructure by up to 90%. Migration to Scale Computing is also simple with a number of options available to ease the transition, including SC//Migrate Quickstart Service and the current Seamless Switch: Trade-Up to Scale Computing promotion that allows customers to transfer existing software licenses and exchange existing hardware.

“The vendors on the 2024 Edge Computing 100 list are standouts in providing technologies that make innovative edge solutions possible,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S Content, Executive Editor, CRN The Channel Company. “These advanced technologies empower channel partners to offer outstanding solutions that help their customers operate efficiently, optimize data analytics, and stay secure across remote environments. We congratulate all the vendors on the list and look forward to seeing how they continue to advance edge technologies.”

The 2024 Edge Computing 100 list will be featured in the December issue of CRN magazine and online at crn.com/edge100 beginning November 4. To learn more about Scale Computing’s award-winning solutions, please visit scalecomputing.com.

Scale Computing Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine Honored in Edge Computing/Internet of Things Category 

INDIANAPOLIS — October 30, 2024 — Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Scale Computing Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine (AIME) as a finalist in the 2024 Product of the Year Awards in the Edge Computing/Internet of Things category.

The CRN Products of the Year Awards recognize the leading partner-friendly products in the IT channel today that either launched or were significantly updated over the last year. These innovative product offerings stand out for their responsiveness to the fast-changing needs of IT solution providers and their customers. The 2024 finalists were chosen by the CRN editorial team in 30 different technology categories.

Scale Computing Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine (AIME) is the artificial intelligence 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 just sending a stream of data that must be interpreted.

“Scale Computing is dedicated to simplifying IT infrastructure by offering innovative, intelligent, and user-friendly solutions. AIME drastically reduces the amount of time and effort required to deploy, secure, manage, and maintain on-premises infrastructure. We’re honored to be recognized by CRN as a Product of the Year finalist and remain committed to providing our partners and customers with scalable, high-availability solutions that meet their evolving needs,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.

“Finalists for the 2024 CRN Products of the Year Awards have proven their dedication to developing leading-edge technology that benefits solution provider partners and their customers,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “We are pleased to showcase the outstanding products and services of the finalists and look forward to seeing the winners selected by solution providers later this year.”

To learn more about the award-winning Scale Computing Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine and Scale Computing HyperCore, please visit scalecomputing.com/sc-hypercore.

INDIANAPOLIS – October 22, 2024 – Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced record growth for the third quarter of 2024. The company saw an increase in software sales of over 60 percent year over year (YoY), more than doubling its number of new customers over the same period last year. The increased demand for both VMware alternative virtualization platforms and edge computing solutions continues to drive record company growth.

“Edge computing is driving IT transformation; AI is accelerating edge computing adoption; and both channel partners and customers are hungry to move on from VMware as they make this next leap forward. Scale Computing Platform’s unmatched capabilities and ecosystem partners empower distributed enterprises anywhere in the world and across all verticals to embrace the future of edge computing, driving efficiency, compliance, and profitability,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. “Each quarter this year, we have experienced record demand and an accelerating growth rate, which now exceeds even our highest growth forecasts. With no sign of slowing down, we’re welcoming record numbers of new customers and new partners who will continue to drive growth into 2025 and beyond.”

The company continues to expand in key vertical markets, including the retail industry. Scale Computing recently announced new edge computing customer Royal Farms, operator of fast and friendly neighborhood convenience stores with 260 locations throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New Jersey. The company is transforming the landscape of IT infrastructure in the retail sector by delivering a single platform for unparalleled performance, reliability, and ease of use for the deployment, management, and growth of on-premises applications like POS, IoT, pump monitoring, video surveillance, and customer experience.

In Q3, Scale Computing released Scale Computing Migrate (SC//Migrate), a new solution designed to streamline and simplify the migration process for businesses transitioning away from VMware. The company also offers an SC//Migrate Quickstart Service with expert support to further assist in the migration process. Additionally, Scale Computing unveiled its Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator tool, a free online tool for estimating the cost savings customers can achieve across specific technology categories and server models by migrating application workloads to Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform). TCO calculation enables customers to evaluate purchasing decisions based on the comprehensive costs of owning and operating IT infrastructure over its lifecycle or other set periods of time. The company also introduced HC3450FG, new GPU-enabled hardware for data-intensive applications and AI workloads.

Other key Q3 2024 awards, recognitions, and partnerships include:

• CRN recognized Scale Computing with CRN 2024 Annual Report Card (ARC) Award for the sixth consecutive year.

• Scale Computing recognized as a Top 5 VMware vSphere Alternative by the Data Center Intelligence Group.

• CRN recognized Jeff Ready and Scott Mann on its 2024 Top 100 Executives List, with Ready named the number one IT Innovator.

• CRN named Scale Computing’s Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine (AIME) a finalist in the 2024 Tech Innovator Awards in Edge Computing/Internet of Things category.

• Gartner recognized Scale Computing as a Sample Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Data Center Infrastructure Technologies.

• Scale Computing and Leostream Corporation announced a joint integration delivering virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for distributed enterprise, SME/SMB, education, and others.

• Scale Computing announced a partnership with WiCom Networks to deliver a VMware alternative solution to Latin American IT Markets.

• The Channel Company named Scale Computing to its 2024 MES Midmarket 100 list.

• Scale Computing was named a finalist in CRN’s 2024 Deutschland Channel Awards.

• CRN named Marlena Fernandez a finalist in its Women of the Year Awards.

For more information about Scale Computing, please visit scalecomputing.com.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and with cyber threats constantly evolving, it’s more important than ever to stay vigilant. At Scale Computing, security is at the core of everything we do. Our SC//Platform is built with security-first principles, ensuring that your organization can remain protected without sacrificing simplicity or efficiency.

As Craig Theriac, Scale Computing’s VP of Product Management, recently discussed in his Scale Computing Platform and Security session at our annual Platform 2024 event in Las Vegas, cyber threats aren’t just theoretical risks, they’re happening now – and they’re more costly than ever.

As Craig noted: “Verizon’s latest Data Breach Investigations Report highlights the staggering costs of breaches. The average cost per incident is just under $4.5 million, and that’s up 15% over the last three years. For organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees, the average cost per incident is $3.3 million. Beyond the economic impact, it’s important that we not forget the personal aspect of this – there’s an IT administrator sitting out there that has to deal with the impact of something like this.”

So, how does Scale Computing address the growing complexity of today’s cybersecurity threats?

Secure by Design, Secure by Default

At Scale Computing, we believe first and foremost in the principle of ‘Security by Design’. The SC//Platform was developed to seamlessly integrate security into every layer of your infrastructure. From the hypervisor to storage protocols, every component in our platform is architected to eliminate vulnerabilities at their source. “Unlike other disaggregated solutions, we own the entire stack,” says Craig. “This means our customers get comprehensive, fully tested updates that secure every layer of the system, reducing compatibility concerns and encouraging faster patch adoption.”

Our focus on owning the entire stack ensures that any potential vulnerabilities are addressed holistically, avoiding the pitfalls that come with relying on multiple vendors for different parts of your system. By delivering full-stack updates, we’re able to keep your infrastructure secure while minimizing operational disruption.

Another key element of our security strategy is simplicity. Complex systems can lead to misconfigurations, which in turn can open the door to attackers. Craig emphasized this point: “If it’s not intuitive to use, or worse, if it’s misconfigured, it creates vulnerabilities. That’s why every security feature we design is simple, intuitive, and effective.”

Features like role-based access control, single sign-on integration, and immutable snapshots are all designed with ease of use in mind, allowing users to manage security without introducing additional complexity. Role-based access control ensures that employees only have access to the data and systems necessary for their role, reducing the potential attack surface. Immutable snapshots also enable users to recover quickly from ransomware or other cyber incidents by reverting to the latest good, clean version of their data.

Finally, we believe in embedding security into our platform from the start. “Scale Computing products are secure by default. We don’t leave security as an option; it’s inextricably built into everything we do, from the moment you power on your system.”

For example, we employ Zero Trust principles and remove unnecessary attack surfaces, like root access, to ensure that the system is as secure as possible out of the box. This proactive approach eliminates the guesswork from securing your environment and lets you focus on running your business. “Our perspective is that if we can keep you secure out of the gate, if we can remove that attack surface from ever being surfaced out there to exploit, we’re going to eliminate the exposure risk of our customers and our partners.”

With the rise of ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats, businesses need solutions that go beyond basic protection. As Craig reminds us, “66% of IT professionals surveyed by Sophos reported that their organization was affected by ransomware in the last 12 months – this isn’t something that can be ignored.” Scale Computing is dedicated to transforming potential disasters into manageable incidents, helping you recover and resume operations with minimal downtime.

It’s essential to reflect on how your organization is protecting its users, applications, and data. At Scale Computing, we’re here to help you strengthen your defenses and simplify your security practices.

To learn more about how Scale Computing can enhance your organization’s security posture, contact us today or click here to download our latest white paper on information security.