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A certain government department in Malaysia  

Globalization 2.0 | Malaysian Ministry Reuses Centralized Storage in VMware-to-ZStack Switch
The department adopted ZStack ZSphere to implement VMware-to-ZStack migration. By leveraging a permanent licensing model, it effectively eased long-term budgetary pressures.

A certain government department in Malaysia, aiming to advance digital transformation, urgently needs to build a secure, controllable, and cost‑efficient IT infrastructure. However, its existing VMware virtualization platform is facing budget pressures due to continuously rising subscription fees, while outdated SAN storage systems struggle with compatibility issues that lead to resource wastage. In addition, the complexity of operating and maintaining multiple platforms in parallel and the dependence on specific vendors present a series of further challenges.  

 

The department adopted ZStack ZSphere to implement VMware-to-ZStack migration. By leveraging a permanent licensing model, it effectively eased long-term budgetary pressures. With native SAN storage integration capabilities, the platform seamlessly connected and revitalized existing storage assets. Through a unified management portal, the department achieved centralized operations and efficient control of virtualization resources, significantly simplifying administration processes.  

 

Customer Benefits

 

1.Optimized Resource Utilization:

ZStack ZSphere successfully integrated and reused the existing SAN storage, avoiding redundant investment and preserving historical assets. Through flexible licensing and optimized resource scheduling, overall IT costs were effectively controlled, with a marked improvement in resource utilization.

 

2.Simplified Operations & Maintenance

The unified management interface replaced the previous fragmented, multi-platform operational model. This simplification improved management efficiency by over 40%, allowing the IT team to focus more on strategic initiatives.

 

3.Accelerated Resource Delivery

The  automation capabilities and centralized control of the new platform significantly expedited resource deployment and service rollout, enhancing the agility of the  digital services.

 

4.High Availability & Sustainability

ZSphere provides a stable and reliable environment for mission-critical governmental applications. Its scalability ensures robust support for the ongoing business expansion.