Hitachi Data Systems Now Supports Microsoft Corp.'s Private Cloud Fast Track Architecture, Version 3

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation announced that its Unified Compute Platform Select for Microsoft (News - Alert) Private Cloud now fully supports Microsoft Corp.'s Version 3 Private Cloud Fast Track architecture.

Hitachi Unified Compute Platform Select for Microsoft Private Cloud offers a simplified approach to delivering scalable, preconfigured, and validated infrastructure platforms for on-premises, private cloud implementations. It helps business units to deploy line of business applications with speed and consistency using self-provisioning and decommissioning automated data center services in a virtualized environment.

Building on the company’s experience and success with Microsoft private cloud implementations in the datacenter, the upgraded solution adds support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012, System Center 2012 SP1 and the associated monitoring packs, PowerShell cmdlets and Orchestration integrations.

Additionally, the solution also combines Hitachi compute and Hitachi storage with industry-leading virtualization capabilities and best of breed networking.

Hitachi Data Systems (News - Alert), an inaugural participant in the Fast Track Program, has witnessed tremendous growth in demand for Microsoft's private cloud solutions, over the past three years.

The company’s Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track solutions have been adopted by key vertical markets including telecommunications, hosted managed services, and the service provider space, as well as global 1000 customers in the retail and financial sectors.

"In today's dynamic market, companies require an IT infrastructure that can adapt and grow with their business while protecting their current investments," said Mike Walkey, senior vice president, Global Partners and Alliances, Hitachi Data Systems, in a statement. "We are proud to deliver innovative information solutions optimized for the latest version of Microsoft Private Cloud FastTrack architecture, providing the flexibility and scalability that our mutual customers demand. We are dedicated to continuing our investment in Microsoft private cloud solutions for our joint customers and continue to see these solutions driving a strong business impact for Hitachi Data Systems."

In related TMC (News - Alert) news, Hitachi Data Systems Corporation announced that it is working with its longtime partner Infosys (News - Alert), a major player in consulting and technology, to help customers accelerate private cloud deployments.