Cloud Modernization

Nutanix Move is Nutanix's free VM migration tool that replicates running virtual machines from VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or AWS EC2 into Nutanix AHV, or back out again, without changing the guest OS or the application. Nutanix shipped the product in 2017 as Xtract for VMs; version 3.0, released in March 2019, renamed it Move and rearchitected the migration agents to run as Docker containers. Move performs an initial data seed followed by incremental replication, then triggers a short per-VM cutover window, and it works alongside Nutanix's related database-migration tooling for database-only moves.

Azure Arc is Microsoft's control-plane extension that projects on-premises servers, any CNCF-conformant Kubernetes cluster, and select Azure data services into Azure Resource Manager, so they can be inventoried, governed, and monitored with the same tools used for native Azure resources. The first Arc capability, Azure Arc-enabled servers, reached general availability in September 2020, with Arc-enabled Kubernetes and Arc-enabled data services following on their own GA timelines afterward. Arc does not move workloads into Azure; the servers, clusters, and databases keep running wherever they already are, on AWS, Google Cloud, or bare metal, with Arc supplying only the management and policy layer.

AWS Outposts is Amazon's fully managed hardware service that ships AWS-designed server racks, or compact 1U/2U server units, to a customer's own data center, retail store, or factory floor so the same EC2, EBS, and other AWS APIs run on premises. It reached general availability in December 2019 as 42U Outposts racks scaling up to 96 racks per site, with the smaller Outposts Servers form factor added later for space-constrained edge locations. Outposts is billed like other AWS infrastructure and stays connected to a parent AWS Region for control-plane operations, making it a hybrid extension of AWS rather than a standalone on-premises product.

Azure Migrate is Microsoft's free assessment and migration hub for discovering on-premises servers, SQL Server databases and web apps, mapping their dependencies, and assessing Azure readiness and sizing before a workload moves. Microsoft announced general availability, at no additional charge, on February 28, 2018, and has since added database, web-app and virtual-desktop support and an Azure Copilot migration agent (in preview). The service does not charge for discovery or assessment; customers pay for the Azure resources the migrated workloads use, and partner tools launched from the hub may charge.

Helm is the package manager for Kubernetes: it packages application manifests into versioned charts and manages their install, upgrade, and rollback as a single release. Deis created Helm in 2015 and demoed the first version at the inaugural KubeCon; the project moved under CNCF governance in 2018 and reached CNCF Graduated status in April 2020. Helm is open source and maintained by the CNCF-governed Helm community rather than a single vendor; Helm 3, released in November 2019, removed the server-side Tiller component that Helm 2 had required.

AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) is an open-source framework, maintained by AWS, that lets developers define Lambda functions, API Gateway endpoints, and DynamoDB tables as YAML templates and deploy them through AWS CloudFormation. AWS open-sourced SAM and made it generally available in April 2018, and the companion SAM CLI — for local Lambda invocation, debugging, and packaging — reached its own general availability in July 2020. SAM templates compile down to standard CloudFormation, so teams can mix SAM resources with plain CloudFormation, the AWS CDK, or Terraform in the same stack.

AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) is Amazon's agent-based rehosting service: it continuously replicates on-premises, virtual, or cloud servers at the block level and converts them into native Amazon EC2 instances with a cutover window AWS documents in minutes rather than hours. It reached general availability in May 2021, superseding AWS Server Migration Service as the recommended lift-and-shift path onto AWS, and in June 2026 AWS rebranded it as AWS Transform MGN, folding it into the AWS Transform family of agentic migration tools while keeping the same replication engine underneath.

XenTegra is an IT services specialist focusing on end-user computing (EUC) and cloud migration. It migrates customers from VMware to Nutanix using tools such as Nutanix Move, which it positions as reducing cost and simplifying management.

Wipro is a global information technology, consulting, and business process services company. Its "Wipro FullStride Cloud Services" combines industry knowledge, cloud expertise, and tooling to accelerate modernization, with an automated, pattern-based approach to migration.

Virtually Cloud specializes in VMware-to-Nutanix migrations, with a focus on minimizing disruption. Its services include infrastructure assessment, application discovery, and post-migration optimization.

Udtechs provides migration services, particularly for FinTech companies. It uses automation tools such as Nutanix Move to reduce VMware licensing costs and prepare infrastructure for hybrid cloud, with minimal downtime.

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy headquartered in Chicago. It was taken private by Apax Funds in a transaction announced complete on November 13, 2024. Martin Fowler, who works at Thoughtworks, named and described the Strangler Fig pattern after watching colleagues modernize legacy systems gradually. Its published client work centres on re-architecture and incremental modernization.

SoftwareOne combines software licensing expertise with their PyraCloud platform to manage cloud spend and software portfolio costs.

SoftServe combines engineering services with industry verticals, particularly healthcare and retail. Its Adaptive Modernization Platform (SAMP) is a platform-as-a-service accelerator for building self-service platforms on AWS and Azure, aimed at platform engineering and cloud modernization rather than any single source technology.

Slalom takes a "strategy-first" approach, aligning the business case for modernization with the technical execution. It has partnerships with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Los Angeles-based Google Cloud Premier Partner founded in 2000, now part of Insight Company (acquired 2023). 800+ employees across 38 states and 3 countries. Delivers cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, data analytics, and AI/ML services for enterprises in healthcare, retail, media, and financial services.

Rackspace provides managed cloud services, including "FinOps as a Service" for organizations that want to outsource cost optimization.

PwC is a global professional services firm with a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practice. It builds large-scale data governance frameworks for regulated industries.

Persistent Systems is a global services and solutions company delivering Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization. It works with software product companies and enterprises to modernize their core IT stack.

Nutanix's own professional services team offers direct assistance for VMware migrations. With access to internal tools and product knowledge, they help organizations plan and execute migration strategies tailored to specific business requirements.

Nordcloud (an IBM Company) holds both AWS Premier and Azure Expert MSP status, which covers both platforms in Azure-to-AWS migrations. Headquartered in Europe with GDPR-native practices, it handles migrations with complex data residency requirements. Its proprietary tools (Klarity for cost management, Klar for security) provide visibility during transitions. Its "Cloud Landing Zone Factory" speeds up the setup of AWS Organizations and Control Tower, reducing time-to-migrate by 40% compared to manual approaches.

Mission Cloud is an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner that focuses exclusively on Amazon Web Services, including migrations from other clouds such as GCP or Azure. Its "Mission Move" methodology covers assessment, planning, mobilization, and migration/modernization.

Lightedge offers hybrid infrastructure solutions, including cloud migration services with Nutanix, with a focus on performance, scalability, and security compliance.

Spun off from IBM, Kyndryl describes itself as the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider. It specializes in managing and modernizing mission-critical systems, particularly mainframes, including through "optimize and coexist" strategies.

IT Select.io assists clients, particularly in manufacturing, in transitioning from traditional three-tier VMware infrastructures to modern hyperconverged Nutanix solutions. They provide market analysis and support during installation and training.

Infotech Consultancy has experience in migrating from VMware vSphere to Nutanix HCI. It focuses on consolidating infrastructure, deploying Nutanix Prism for unified management, and integrating security and disaster recovery features.

Infosys Cobalt is Infosys's set of cloud services, solutions, and platforms for enterprises. Its Modernization Suite includes over 40 services and aims to reduce development effort by up to 40% using proprietary AI-driven tools.

IMPEX Technologies offers consulting and implementation services to accelerate cloud migration for VMware customers. They help extend VMware operations to the cloud with Nutanix, providing residency and managed services for ongoing support.