Unlocking the Future of Hybrid Cloud with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
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In our latest market brief, Unlocking the Future of Hybrid Cloud with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization , developed in partnership with Red Hat, The Futurum Group outlines the evolving virtualization landscape, the economic and operational drivers behind infrastructure modernization, and the…
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Mitch Ashley, The Futurum Group, "Unlocking the Future of Hybrid Cloud with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization," June 23, 2025. https://preview.erikbethke.com/research-reports/unlocking-the-future-of-hybrid-cloud-with-red-hat-openshift-virtualization/
In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations are under increasing pressure to modernize infrastructure while maintaining stability and controlling costs. Disruptions in the virtualization market—driven by licensing changes and pricing shifts—are prompting enterprises to reconsider legacy VM platforms. As multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies become more prevalent, businesses must find unified platforms that support flexibility, scalability, and security across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments.
To navigate this complex terrain, IT leaders are looking for solutions that enable seamless virtual machine (VM) migration, improve operational consistency, and provide a clear pathway to modernization. Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization rises to meet this moment, offering a cost-effective virtualization engine and a full-featured hybrid cloud platform that supports both VMs and containers. Built with enterprise-grade security and integrated automation tools, OpenShift delivers long-term value for organizations looking to modernize without disruption.
In our latest market brief, Unlocking the Future of Hybrid Cloud with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, developed in partnership with Red Hat, Futurum outlines the evolving virtualization landscape, the economic and operational drivers behind infrastructure modernization, and the technical innovations powering OpenShift’s hybrid cloud strategy.
In this report, you will learn:
- How recent disruptions in the virtualization market are accelerating platform reevaluation
- The key benefits of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization for VM migration, hybrid cloud consistency, and modernization
- How OpenShift supports a phased journey from legacy systems to containerized, cloud-native applications
- Why industries such as financial services, telecom, and healthcare are turning to OpenShift to future-proof their environments
If you’re exploring ways to streamline VM management and prepare for a container-driven future, download your copy of Unlocking the Future of Hybrid Cloud with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization today.
Published by Futurum.
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