Sangfor Whitepaper Featuring Gartner ® Research¹

From VMware Renewal Pressure
to Infrastructure Choice​

Why Sangfor Provides a Practical Path to the Next Stage of Virtualization​

1 Gartner Inc., 2026 Strategic Roadmap for VMware Modernization,
By Julia Palmer, Tony Harvey, Vishesh Divya, Mike Cisek, 7 April 2026​
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VMware modernization has become a strategic priority for IT leaders. As highlighted in the 2026 Gartner Strategic Roadmap for VMware Modernization, organizations are moving toward phased, risk-aligned transformation and more flexible, future-ready infrastructure.

This whitepaper reflects Sangfor’s perspective on reducing VMware dependency while strengthening control, resilience, and long-term flexibility.

Meet Our Authors

Keith Lee, Cloud Business Director at Sangfor Technologies

Keith Lee
Cloud Business Director
Sangfor Technologies

Harris Zhang, Cloud Solution Expert at Sangfor Technologies

Harris Zhang
Cloud Solution Expert
Sangfor Technologies

Our Takeaways From Gartner Research

 

Define Modernization Criteria

Establish modernization criteria for each workload. Move beyond simple lift-and-shift; prioritize workload placements based on these criteria. Since TCO is hard to predict, cost savings alone shouldn’t be your primary migration driver.

Evaluate Multiple Infrastructure Options

Modernize workloads by assessing SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and other infrastructure platform options, prioritizing based on application KPIs.

Sangfor Cloud Virtualization

THE SANGFOR PERSPECTIVE

Turning modernization strategy into a practical path forward

Explore Sangfor’s perspective on reducing VMware dependency while maintaining continuity, preserving existing infrastructure investments, and preparing for future architecture requirements.

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The post-VMware question is no longer,
‘Which vendor can copy VMware most closely?’
The better question is,
‘Which platform gives us more control over cost, risk, operations, and future architecture?’

Sangfor Virtualization

A Capable and Strategic VMware Alternative

Ultimate Reliability

 

Ultimate Reliability
Proactive Stability: AI-assisted risk prediction, Intelligent HA 2.0, DRS 2.0, and automated hot migration from VMware, including VM configurations and security policies.
Overload Protection: Stable and consistent service output under high-pressure workloads.
Experience Consistency

 

Experience Consistency
Seamless Ecosystem: Agentless backup with Veeam, Veritas; full API support and out‑of‑the‑box automation.
Consistent Experience: Benchmarking VMware’s architecture, UI, and PowerCLI, minimizing learning curve.
Future-Proof Foundation

 

Future-Proof Foundation
Scalable and Secure: Large-scale batch migration with built-in security and DR capabilities.
Full-stack Foundation: Support growth from virtualization to private cloud and distributed cloud environments.

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About Sangfor Technologies

 

Sangfor Technologies is a global leader in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure, providing fully integrated and AI-driven solutions. Founded in 2000 and publicly listed since 2018 (STOCK CODE: 300454.SZ), Sangfor serves over 100,000 customers worldwide, spanning Fortune Global 500 companies, government institutions, universities, and healthcare organizations. With over 7,000 employees and more than 70 branch offices across APAC, EMEA, and LATAM, the company is committed to delivering on its mission to Make Your Digital and AI Transformation Simpler and More Secure.

Serving over 28,000 cloud customers worldwide
and helping 12,000+ organizations successfully
migrate from VMware to Sangfor.

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