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VCF includes NSX, Aria Suite, and Tanzu
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Why VCF 9 Now?
VCF 9 provides unified operations across your entire infrastructure, consolidating multiple management tools into a single platform. Security, automation, and self-service features streamline IT. With VCF 9, you can deploy the full stack in hours using pre-validated architecture designs.
Renewal approaching?
If your VMware renewal is coming up, VCF 9 could be your best path forward. We'll help you understand the new bundling, compare VCF with VVF options, and maximise the value of your investment.
What's New in VCF 9
Key innovations, proven returns.
Memory tiering cuts costs by 38%
Use NVMe SSDs as a memory tier for cold data. No application changes needed. Perfect for VDI and memory-intensive workloads.
3x faster network performance
Enhanced Data Path delivers up to 3x faster data transfer with NSX 9. Reduced latency and CPU overhead for AI/ML workloads.
Global deduplication saves 34% on storage
vSAN deduplicates across entire clusters, not just individual disks. Get 46% cost reduction per TB of storage.
Zero-trust security
Built-in Micro-segmentation, identity firewall, and 200 immutable snapshots per VM. Native compliance for CIS, NIST, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
Fleet management at scale
Manage thousands of hosts from one console. Automated certificate renewal and configuration drift detection included.
Business Outcomes
Receive 564% ROI in 3 years. IDC study shows 10-month payback period*
*Based on IDC Business Value Study, August 2024
lower TCO
Half the cost of traditional infrastructure
productivity gain
Infrastructure teams manage 113% more VMs per person
less downtime
From 99.4% to 99.9% uptime
faster deployment
VMs deploy in minutes, not hours
Migration expertise that matters
Our VMware specialists bring deep VCF expertise to guide your modernisation. We understand the journey from the current state to full platform adoption, having deployed VCF across every industry sector and scale.
As the UK's largest VMware reseller and a Pinnacle Partner, we've navigated hundreds of VCF transformations. Our seat on VMware's Partner Advisory Board enables us to shape product direction and gain early visibility of platform changes. We know what works because we've done it before.
Our specialists hold 114+ VMware certifications across the entire stack. We've guided organisations from 50 to 5,000 VMs through successful transitions, from NHS trusts protecting critical systems to global enterprises consolidating infrastructure.
VCF vs VVF: Making the right choice
We'll help you assess which option delivers the best value for your specific needs.
Choose VCF when you need:
- Advanced networking with NSX microsegmentation
- Full automation and self-service provisioning
- Multi-site management and fleet operations
- Comprehensive compliance and security features
- Private AI capabilities with GPU support
VVF works for:
- Basic virtualisation without advanced networking
- Single-site deployments under 500 VMs
- Limited automation requirements
- Budget-constrained environments