Scale Computing Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine Honored in Edge Computing/Internet of Things Category 

INDIANAPOLIS — October 30, 2024 — Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Scale Computing Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine (AIME) as a finalist in the 2024 Product of the Year Awards in the Edge Computing/Internet of Things category.

The CRN Products of the Year Awards recognize the leading partner-friendly products in the IT channel today that either launched or were significantly updated over the last year. These innovative product offerings stand out for their responsiveness to the fast-changing needs of IT solution providers and their customers. The 2024 finalists were chosen by the CRN editorial team in 30 different technology categories.

Scale Computing Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine (AIME) is the artificial intelligence orchestration and management functionality that powers Scale Computing HyperCore (SC//HyperCore), the award-winning self-healing platform that identifies, reduces, and corrects problems in real-time. AIME builds a model of the state of the system that allows SC//HyperCore to handle day-to-day operational administrative tasks and maintenance automatically, monitors the system for security, hardware, and software errors, and remediates those errors where possible. It also identifies the root cause and minimizes the impact of those issues when it cannot repair them automatically, notifying users with specific problem determination and action, versus just sending a stream of data that must be interpreted.

“Scale Computing is dedicated to simplifying IT infrastructure by offering innovative, intelligent, and user-friendly solutions. AIME drastically reduces the amount of time and effort required to deploy, secure, manage, and maintain on-premises infrastructure. We’re honored to be recognized by CRN as a Product of the Year finalist and remain committed to providing our partners and customers with scalable, high-availability solutions that meet their evolving needs,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.

“Finalists for the 2024 CRN Products of the Year Awards have proven their dedication to developing leading-edge technology that benefits solution provider partners and their customers,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “We are pleased to showcase the outstanding products and services of the finalists and look forward to seeing the winners selected by solution providers later this year.”

To learn more about the award-winning Scale Computing Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine and Scale Computing HyperCore, please visit scalecomputing.com/sc-hypercore.

INDIANAPOLIS – October 22, 2024 – Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced record growth for the third quarter of 2024. The company saw an increase in software sales of over 60 percent year over year (YoY), more than doubling its number of new customers over the same period last year. The increased demand for both VMware alternative virtualization platforms and edge computing solutions continues to drive record company growth.

“Edge computing is driving IT transformation; AI is accelerating edge computing adoption; and both channel partners and customers are hungry to move on from VMware as they make this next leap forward. Scale Computing Platform’s unmatched capabilities and ecosystem partners empower distributed enterprises anywhere in the world and across all verticals to embrace the future of edge computing, driving efficiency, compliance, and profitability,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. “Each quarter this year, we have experienced record demand and an accelerating growth rate, which now exceeds even our highest growth forecasts. With no sign of slowing down, we’re welcoming record numbers of new customers and new partners who will continue to drive growth into 2025 and beyond.”

The company continues to expand in key vertical markets, including the retail industry. Scale Computing recently announced new edge computing customer Royal Farms, operator of fast and friendly neighborhood convenience stores with 260 locations throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New Jersey. The company is transforming the landscape of IT infrastructure in the retail sector by delivering a single platform for unparalleled performance, reliability, and ease of use for the deployment, management, and growth of on-premises applications like POS, IoT, pump monitoring, video surveillance, and customer experience.

In Q3, Scale Computing released Scale Computing Migrate (SC//Migrate), a new solution designed to streamline and simplify the migration process for businesses transitioning away from VMware. The company also offers an SC//Migrate Quickstart Service with expert support to further assist in the migration process. Additionally, Scale Computing unveiled its Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator tool, a free online tool for estimating the cost savings customers can achieve across specific technology categories and server models by migrating application workloads to Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform). TCO calculation enables customers to evaluate purchasing decisions based on the comprehensive costs of owning and operating IT infrastructure over its lifecycle or other set periods of time. The company also introduced HC3450FG, new GPU-enabled hardware for data-intensive applications and AI workloads.

Other key Q3 2024 awards, recognitions, and partnerships include:

• CRN recognized Scale Computing with CRN 2024 Annual Report Card (ARC) Award for the sixth consecutive year.

• Scale Computing recognized as a Top 5 VMware vSphere Alternative by the Data Center Intelligence Group.

• CRN recognized Jeff Ready and Scott Mann on its 2024 Top 100 Executives List, with Ready named the number one IT Innovator.

• CRN named Scale Computing’s Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine (AIME) a finalist in the 2024 Tech Innovator Awards in Edge Computing/Internet of Things category.

• Gartner recognized Scale Computing as a Sample Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Data Center Infrastructure Technologies.

• Scale Computing and Leostream Corporation announced a joint integration delivering virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for distributed enterprise, SME/SMB, education, and others.

• Scale Computing announced a partnership with WiCom Networks to deliver a VMware alternative solution to Latin American IT Markets.

• The Channel Company named Scale Computing to its 2024 MES Midmarket 100 list.

• Scale Computing was named a finalist in CRN’s 2024 Deutschland Channel Awards.

• CRN named Marlena Fernandez a finalist in its Women of the Year Awards.

For more information about Scale Computing, please visit scalecomputing.com.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and with cyber threats constantly evolving, it’s more important than ever to stay vigilant. At Scale Computing, security is at the core of everything we do. Our SC//Platform is built with security-first principles, ensuring that your organization can remain protected without sacrificing simplicity or efficiency.

As Craig Theriac, Scale Computing’s VP of Product Management, recently discussed in his Scale Computing Platform and Security session at our annual Platform 2024 event in Las Vegas, cyber threats aren’t just theoretical risks, they’re happening now – and they’re more costly than ever.

As Craig noted: “Verizon’s latest Data Breach Investigations Report highlights the staggering costs of breaches. The average cost per incident is just under $4.5 million, and that’s up 15% over the last three years. For organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees, the average cost per incident is $3.3 million. Beyond the economic impact, it’s important that we not forget the personal aspect of this – there’s an IT administrator sitting out there that has to deal with the impact of something like this.”

So, how does Scale Computing address the growing complexity of today’s cybersecurity threats?

Secure by Design, Secure by Default

At Scale Computing, we believe first and foremost in the principle of ‘Security by Design’. The SC//Platform was developed to seamlessly integrate security into every layer of your infrastructure. From the hypervisor to storage protocols, every component in our platform is architected to eliminate vulnerabilities at their source. “Unlike other disaggregated solutions, we own the entire stack,” says Craig. “This means our customers get comprehensive, fully tested updates that secure every layer of the system, reducing compatibility concerns and encouraging faster patch adoption.”

Our focus on owning the entire stack ensures that any potential vulnerabilities are addressed holistically, avoiding the pitfalls that come with relying on multiple vendors for different parts of your system. By delivering full-stack updates, we’re able to keep your infrastructure secure while minimizing operational disruption.

Another key element of our security strategy is simplicity. Complex systems can lead to misconfigurations, which in turn can open the door to attackers. Craig emphasized this point: “If it’s not intuitive to use, or worse, if it’s misconfigured, it creates vulnerabilities. That’s why every security feature we design is simple, intuitive, and effective.”

Features like role-based access control, single sign-on integration, and immutable snapshots are all designed with ease of use in mind, allowing users to manage security without introducing additional complexity. Role-based access control ensures that employees only have access to the data and systems necessary for their role, reducing the potential attack surface. Immutable snapshots also enable users to recover quickly from ransomware or other cyber incidents by reverting to the latest good, clean version of their data.

Finally, we believe in embedding security into our platform from the start. “Scale Computing products are secure by default. We don’t leave security as an option; it’s inextricably built into everything we do, from the moment you power on your system.”

For example, we employ Zero Trust principles and remove unnecessary attack surfaces, like root access, to ensure that the system is as secure as possible out of the box. This proactive approach eliminates the guesswork from securing your environment and lets you focus on running your business. “Our perspective is that if we can keep you secure out of the gate, if we can remove that attack surface from ever being surfaced out there to exploit, we’re going to eliminate the exposure risk of our customers and our partners.”

With the rise of ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats, businesses need solutions that go beyond basic protection. As Craig reminds us, “66% of IT professionals surveyed by Sophos reported that their organization was affected by ransomware in the last 12 months – this isn’t something that can be ignored.” Scale Computing is dedicated to transforming potential disasters into manageable incidents, helping you recover and resume operations with minimal downtime.

It’s essential to reflect on how your organization is protecting its users, applications, and data. At Scale Computing, we’re here to help you strengthen your defenses and simplify your security practices.

To learn more about how Scale Computing can enhance your organization’s security posture, contact us today or click here to download our latest white paper on information security.

Scale Computing Platform Recognized by its Customers for Best Capabilities, Best Value for Price, and Best Customer Relationship

INDIANAPOLIS – October 29, 2024 – Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that TrustRadius has recognized Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) with a 2025 Buyer’s Choice Award.

Buyer’s Choice Awards are based entirely on vetted, unbiased customer reviews, and have been selected as having the best capabilities, value for price, and customer relationships.

During the evaluation process, reviewers are asked if products and their support teams live up to expectations, and would they buy the product again. These answers shape whether or not a product is chosen as best in the three key areas: capabilities, value for price, and customer relationship.

“Scale Computing Platform winning the TrustRadius Buyer’s Choice Award is a testament to their ability to simplify IT infrastructure for customers,” said Allyson Havener, SVP of Marketing and Community at TrustRadius. “This award, based entirely on vetted customer reviews, highlights how the platform empowers businesses with efficient, scalable solutions that reduce complexity and drive operational success.”

With a trScore of 9.6 out of 10, Scale Computing is recognized by customers and partners as a leader in hyperconverged infrastucture, virtualization, and edge computing. To learn more about what real users have to say about Scale Computing Platform, please visit the TrustRadius Scale Computing Platform review page.

SC//Platform brings together simplicity and scalability, replacing existing infrastructure and providing high availability for running workloads in a single, easy-to-manage platform. The zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) feature of Scale Computing//Fleet Manager (SC//Fleet Manager) provides cloud-like simplicity for administrators. It enables them to centrally configure clusters of edge computing infrastructure prior to nodes arriving on-premises, decreasing the deployment time of edge infrastructure by 90 percent or more.

Scale Computing Platform has replaced our previous environment which was a mixture of physical servers and a different, more complicated virtual environment. The previous environment was harder to use, and used quite a bit more energy, which once caused a power surge that forcefully powered down everything. Since switching to Scale Computing Platform, the environment is easy to use and manage, we have lower electricity costs, and any issues that have occurred were handled quickly and easily by support. We recently replaced our Scale Computing Platform cluster with a newer version, and the process was seamless.

— Technician in Information Technology at a Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company

Scale Computing is focused on making the migration to SC//Platform simple for new customers. The company is offering an SC//Migrate Quickstart Service, including expert guidance and support to ensure a smooth and efficient migration process with minimal disruption and seamless integration with SC//HyperCore. In addition, Scale Computing is currently offering customers a promotion where they can transfer existing software licenses and exchange existing hardware through the Seamless Switch: Trade-Up to Scale Computing program.

“We are honored to be named a winner in the inaugural Buyer’s Choice Awards from TrustRadius,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. “We designed Scale Computing Platform with a focus on simplicity and ease of management, and patented self-healing technology that keeps downtime at bay. It cuts complexity, reduces costs, and frees up valuable IT resources. We’re proud to be recognized by TrustRadius as the buyer’s choice for businesses seeking powerful and user-friendly IT solutions, and to create products that inspire such positive feedback from real users. We are grateful for the genuine reviews that serve as a testament to the dedication we have to our customer community.”

Efficient, Cost-Effective IT Infrastructure Migration with Scale Computing for Broadcom and VMware concerns

Transitioning to a new IT infrastructure can be an overwhelming experience, especially when considering factors like risk, speed, and cost. For many IT teams, the prospect of downtime or data loss during the migration process is a significant concern. Without a robust plan and the right tools, these potential issues can escalate into costly disruptions.

Migrating infrastructure, however, doesn’t have to be risky, slow, or expensive. IT teams today need a solution that offers a safe, fast, and low-cost approach to infrastructure migrations. This is where Scale Computing Migrate (SC//Migrate) comes into play.

SC//Migrate is a cutting-edge software tool that enables a self-managed migration to Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform). Whether you’re looking to migrate from VMware, Hyper-V, or another infrastructure, SC//Migrate simplifies the process with minimal downtime, minimal risk, and substantial cost savings.

Let’s explore how SC//Migrate can help you seamlessly transition to SC//Platform and why it’s a game-changer for organizations looking to move away from legacy systems such as VMware.

INDIANAPOLIS – October 8, 2024 – Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced the launch of its new SC//Fast Track Partner Promotion. The limited-time offer provides new partners with a free hyperconverged edge computing node, empowering them to experience and showcase Scale Computing’s industry-leading technology firsthand.

As hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) rapidly replaces traditional virtualization infrastructure for primary data center computing, edge computing, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), businesses increasingly seek innovative solutions to address the challenges and opportunities presented by today’s changing market dynamics. The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom has underscored the need for solutions providers to find alternative virtualization solutions to position them and their customers for success. Scale Computing is a leader in HCI and virtualization solutions, offering unique patented architectures and technologies that are flexible enough to meet business challenges. Through the SC//Fast Track Partner Program, new partners have a unique opportunity to explore and leverage the company’s advanced technology with a free hyperconverged edge computing node imaged with Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform), empowering them to deliver exceptional value to their customers.

“We’re excited to introduce the SC//Fast Track Partner Promotion as a way to accelerate partner onboarding and time to revenue,” said Jeff Ready, CEO & Co-founder of Scale Computing. “We want partners to experience the power of Scale Computing’s award-winning SC//Platform technology firsthand and see how it can help them differentiate themselves in the market. We’re committed to providing partners with more than just products; we’re also offering them the support and resources they need to succeed. By giving new partners a no-cost HCI edge computing node, we’re providing them with the tools they need to quickly master our technology and start delivering innovative solutions to their customers.”

Combining servers, storage, hypervisor, and backup/disaster recovery into a single appliance, SC//Platform brings simplicity, high availability, and scalability together to replace existing infrastructure simply and affordably. The Fast Track Partner Program enables new partners, including Value-Added Resellers, Managed Service Providers, Systems Integrators, and Technology Distributors, to experience its benefits firsthand. Through the promotion, new partners receive a no-cost HCI edge computing node, equipping them with the sales enablement tools to quickly master the technology, test it, and demonstrate the capabilities of Scale Computing’s solutions to their customers. Partners also receive comprehensive support and resources, including access to the company’s premier partner sales and technical support, as well as training, sales, and marketing tools to accelerate their sales cycle. Joining the award-winning Scale Computing Partner Program enables partners to expand their portfolio and gain a competitive advantage by offering customers cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of the IT landscape.

Sign up to become a Scale Computing partner today and experience the future of virtualization, hyperconvergence, and edge computing. Learn more about the SC//Fast Track Partner Promotion and receive a free hyperconverged edge computing node, or visit us at the Canalys Forums EMEA event October 8th – 10th or at the North America event starting October 22nd to sign up in person.

Company Gifting Retro Polaroid Cameras to End Users in North America and Europe, Middle East, and Africa through November 8th

INDIANAPOLIS – October 2, 2024 — Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced its new campaign targeting outdated IT infrastructure and calling on organizations to learn more about Scale Computing Platform’s (SC//Platform) future-ready solutions. Between now and November 8, 2024, end users in North America and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) who register for a meeting will receive a retro Polaroid camera.

“Downtime, data loss, and corruption can happen at any moment, threatening your business. Instead of being plagued by data-hungry ghouls and goblins, we invite users to learn more about Scale Computing and our SC//Platform to maximize security, ensuring that critical systems are always protected, validated, and ready for recovery. Organizations of all sizes across all vertical industries can benefit from SC//Platform, which brings together simplicity and scalability, replacing existing outdated infrastructure. Users instead get high availability for running workloads in a single, easy-to-manage platform, while leveraging our patented self-healing technology to maintain maximum uptime for all applications,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of digital security and protecting personal data. As cyber criminals become more sophisticated, maintaining modern infrastructure with a strong cybersecurity posture is key to keeping critical business applications and data secured. The new campaign from Scale Computing aims to help businesses scare away threats and fortify their defenses against data-hungry ghouls.

SC//Platform provides infrastructure that is simple, secure, scalable, and reliable. Combine it with Scale Computing’s subscription-based Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Planning Service to establish a comprehensive and regulated response plan for any unforeseen downtime. With SC//Platform, an organization’s critical systems will be protected, validated, tested, and always ready for recovery when the goblins strike.

Book your meeting today to ensure your business is prepared for whatever data-hungry dark forces come your way and receive a complimentary Polaroid camera. To learn more about Scale Computing and book your meeting, visit https://www.scalecomputing.com/landing-pages/guard-against-data-hungry-ghouls.

In today’s fast-paced tech environment, integrating new solutions swiftly and efficiently can make all the difference in maintaining your competitive advantage. REST-API integration is one such solution that has the potential to accelerate innovation and optimize efficiency by bridging the gap between existing systems and new platforms. At our Platform 2024 event in Las Vegas, Scale Computing’s VP of International Sales, Scott Mann led the “Expanding Innovation: Maximizing Business Offerings With REST-API Integration” panel, showcasing how REST-APIs can transform the way companies manage and deploy a variety of solutions. 

REST-APIs provide a standardized way to allow software applications to communicate with one another. They are particularly powerful because they enable different services to work together seamlessly, regardless of the underlying technology. This interconnectivity has become increasingly critical in today’s heterogeneous IT environments, where businesses often need to integrate multiple third-party applications, platforms, and systems.

In addition to Scott, the panel also featured Andy Brauer, CTO at EnchaCloud, a leading cloud service provider based in Pretoria, South Africa as well as Ian Smith, Technical and Alliances Director for EMEA at Scale Computing who also introduced UPONSCALE a self-service cloud platform developed by 365IT, a leading IT solutions provider in France.

Ian explains how the UPONSCALE platform was built on top of the SC//Platform to underpin their own MSP offering and how they leverage REST-APIs to provide users with greater control and flexibility over their virtual environments, helping them to tailor their environments to meet the specific needs of their customers, including:

• Multi-Tenancy: Users can manage multiple tenants in isolated environments, ensuring data security and customized configurations for each client.
• Self-Service Portal:The platform allows customers to create and manage their own VMs, set up networks, and even control backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Built-In Container Management: Utilizing REST-APIs, the platform also integrates container orchestration, allowing businesses to deploy and seamlessly manage Docker containers.

Andy from EnchaCloud also shared insights into “Nav Engine,” a cloud marketplace platform that was designed to meet the needs of SMEs seeking a reliable and customizable cloud solution. Nav Engine was also built atop the SC//Platform and utilizes REST-APIs to deliver a user-friendly, self-service experience.

Andy goes on to detail how automated provisioning via REST-APIs has enabled users of the Nav Engine platform to quickly spin up new products, deploy new VMs, or configure a complex network in a more streamlined and efficient manner. As he noted during the discussion, “everything that we’ve done, we’ve done via APIs and we’ve abstracted the layers of administration and the end user portal so that it makes everything easy to use and fully secured.”

Andy further explains how using REST-APIs in the SC//Platform have enabled Nav Engine to offer a range of new services including white-label options so their customers could customize their cloud services under their own brand as well as the ability to extend their platform to new geographies.

But perhaps the most salient takeaway from both Ian and Andy’s presentations was the importance of listening to customer needs and continuously innovating to meet those demands. By using REST-APIs in conjunction with the SC//Platform, both UPONSCALE and Nav Engine have been able to quickly adapt to changing market conditions so they could deliver more robust, flexible, and user-friendly solutions.

You can watch the entire video on our YouTube channel. 

INDIANAPOLIS – September 30, 2024 – Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Marlena Fernandez, vice president of marketing, as a finalist in the Marketing Executive of the Year category of the 2024 CRN Women of the Year Awards. This award honors the extraordinary women, companies, and allies who demonstrate dedication to advancing diversity in the tech industry through their leadership and initiatives each day.

“We are thrilled to yet again have Marlena’s accomplishments recognized by the industry,” said Scale Computing CEO and co-founder, Jeff Ready. “Her efforts leading the marketing team significantly contributed to Scale Computing’s record revenue growth in the last 12 months, driven by increased partner and customer demand for new virtualization and edge computing solutions. This acknowledgement underscores Marlena’s continued commitment to our award-winning Scale Computing Partner Community, and we are proud to celebrate Marlena as a finalist for the second year in a row for CRN’s Women of the Year Awards.”

Fernandez joined Scale Computing in 2019 to oversee global marketing strategy for the company and to accelerate customer adoption of edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions. An accomplished and results-oriented executive, Fernandez has over two decades of global marketing experience helping channel-leading companies reach their business, branding, and sales goals. She is the first Scale Computing executive to be named to both the CRN Women of the Channel and the Power 100 lists.

Earlier this year, Fernandez oversaw all marketing and content for the Scale Computing Platform//2024 event, which welcomed over 400 partners and customers to Las Vegas in April. She also led the launch of an exclusive promotion for partners seeking a VMware alternative solution. Current and new partners looking to switch customers to Scale Computing can participate in the VMware Rip & Replace promotion and receive a 25% discount on Scale Computing software and services for each new customer implementation. Fernandez also led the marketing efforts around the launch of Scale Computing Showcase, offering partners and their customers open access to trial the Scale Computing Platform solutions suite.

“We are thrilled to congratulate the finalists of the CRN Women of the Year Awards for their remarkable accomplishments and dedication to transformation across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follet, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor of CRN, The Channel Company. “Each of these outstanding individuals, organizations, and allies inspires us through their deep commitment to reshaping the IT channel, blazing a path for future leaders, and contributing to a more equitable tech industry. We applaud their achievements and look forward to the positive impact they will undoubtedly have in the future.”

The winners of the Women of the Year Awards will be announced at the Awards Gala on December 10, 2024 in New York City. The Women of the Year Awards Finalists can be viewed online at crn.com/women-of-the-year.