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NTT Docomo Business is offering the Nutanix virtualization system on a pay-per-minute basis for the first time in Japan, providing a more flexible and cost-efficient choice than the conventional virtualization infrastructure systems. The new infrastructure, launched on its Smart Data Platform (SDPF) Cloud/Server platform, will provide customers the ability to utilize Nutanix’s AHV hypervisor without any initial cost or minimum contracts, a notable change for the consumption of enterprise cloud infrastructure in Japan.
With the world reviewing their approach to virtualization due to increased licensing costs and changing needs of enterprise IT, NTT Docomo Business sees an opportunity for providing a fully metered pay-per-use service.
A Flexible Approach to Enterprise Virtualization
Unlike traditional methods of implementing virtualization which entails organizations buying the servers, software licenses, and even maintenance agreements, the new method provides Nutanix software already loaded on physical servers and available anytime customers want to use them.
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The organizations pay for what they use, whereby the cost is based on the minutes used. There is no hardware cost, no license fee, and no minimum commitment period, making it easy for organizations to scale their infrastructures.
It is well suited for projects that will be in place for a short while, application testing, proof of concepts, disaster recovery, and seasonal business needs.
Responding to Changes in the Virtualization Market
The launch reflects broader shifts in the enterprise virtualization landscape.
Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, many businesses have been evaluating alternative virtualization platforms due to changes in licensing models and rising software costs. At the same time, prolonged server procurement lead times and increasing hardware prices have made traditional infrastructure planning more challenging.
By offering Nutanix as a fully managed service, NTT Docomo Business provides organizations with an independent virtualization platform that reduces capital expenditure while simplifying infrastructure management.
The service also helps companies avoid overprovisioning hardware based on future demand forecasts, allowing IT resources to expand only when required.
Three Service Plans for Different Enterprise Needs
The new Nutanix offering is available through three service tiers designed to support organizations of varying sizes and operational requirements.
The NCI-STARTER plan provides core virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) capabilities for businesses seeking a cost-effective entry point.
The NCI-PRO package offers advanced data deduplication technology, along with improved security features, making it ideal for those organizations which need more advanced data protection solutions.
In cases where organizations run mission-critical applications, the NCI-ULTIMATE plan provides multi-site disaster recovery, automation, and enterprise resilience features.
Since all these packages employ usage-based pricing models, it becomes possible for organizations to reduce their costs and at the same time have enterprise-level infrastructure.
Simplifying Cloud Migration
Apart from infrastructure services, NTT Docomo Business has also been offering a full migration solution to enterprises moving from their current virtualization platforms.
With the help of Nutanix Move, users can migrate their applications from on-premise and third-party virtualization platforms with minimum downtime, with support from NTT engineers for consulting, design, deployment, migration, and operations via a single point of contact.
This streamlined approach considerably lowers the difficulties that come with cloud migration within an enterprise environment.
Impact on Japan’s Technology Industry
The introduction of Japan’s first per-minute Nutanix cloud service is expected to accelerate cloud adoption across the country’s technology ecosystem.
Demand for cloud computing, virtualization software, managed infrastructure services, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud solutions, and AI-ready data center technologies is likely to increase as organizations pursue more flexible IT strategies.
Systems integrators, cloud consultants, enterprise software providers, and managed service companies are also expected to benefit as businesses migrate away from traditional infrastructure models toward consumption-based services.
The launch further strengthens Japan’s broader digital transformation agenda by making enterprise cloud infrastructure more accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Opportunities for Businesses
The new platform creates significant opportunities across multiple industries.
Manufacturers can quickly deploy infrastructure supporting smart factories and industrial automation. Financial institutions can establish secure disaster recovery environments while reducing capital expenditure. Healthcare organizations can expand digital healthcare services without investing in new hardware, and retailers can scale infrastructure during peak shopping periods.
Also, start-ups and small businesses get an opportunity to use virtualization technology similar to what is used in enterprises but which needs huge capital initially for its purchase.
Pay-as-you-go system of the service makes it possible for organizations to try new digital services and even to do some artificial intelligence workload.
Supporting Japan’s Cloud-First Future
The most recent release by NTT Docomo Business reflects the ongoing trend towards more flexible enterprise IT based on consumption-based models.
The adoption of artificial intelligence, cloud-native applications, and hybrid IT infrastructure in Japanese enterprises is anticipated to increase significantly. Per minute billing, built-in support services, and enterprise-grade Nutanix technology are some of the elements that allow NTT Docomo Business to bring down the entry threshold into cloud services and offer enterprises more flexibility in managing their infrastructure.
For the Japanese tech industry, the release of a product line is another step forward on the road to digital transformation of enterprises.
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