OpenMetal Cloud IaaS Resources

OpenMetal delivers its infrastructure through its co-location in three state of the art data centers. Businesses in these locations around the world can benefit from OpenMetal’s IaaS offering.

Our resources cover various business aspects of using OpenMetal Cloud for infrastructure delivered as hosted private cloud, object storage, and bare metal.

Our documentation for technical teams using or running the cloud is under our Technical Documentation.

The content here is generally intended for:

  • CTOs or other executives deciding if they will use an OpenMetal Cloud Core and any Expansion Nodes.
  • Technical Researchers that are developing a plan for introducing the use of a private cloud to their company.
  • General researchers of private clouds that need more information.

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Explore the power of your own cloud. See it in action as a hosted private cloud, for SaaS companies, for hosting and cloud providers, for managed service providers, and much more. Check out transparent pricing, and even try a free trial.

Fundamental Advantage of Using OpenMetal

Your cloud uses private cloud resource management as it is fundamentally better for you.

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Cost Tipping Points

Cost Tipping Points of Public Cloud

As deployments grow, traditional public cloud becomes more and more expensive.

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Top Hosted Private Cloud Posts

The following articles discuss the advantages of private cloud hosting with OpenMetal.

 

Top Bare Metal Use Cases on OpenMetal

The following articles delve into some of the use cases that can be deployed on OpenMetal bare metal dedicated servers.

 

Top Bare Metal Hardware

The following articles delve into hardware details for OpenMetal bare metal servers.

 

Top OpenStack Posts

The following articles discuss use of On-Demand OpenStack with OpenMetal.

 

Top SaaS Provider Posts

The following articles discuss software-as-a-services (SaaS) providers’ uses of cloud with OpenMetal.

 

Top Education and Training Posts

The following articles are popular OpenStack learning resources. 

 

Top Partner and Reseller Posts

The following articles provide insight into selling OpenStack clouds through OpenMetal.

 

 

Use the articles above to explore the power of OpenMetal to deliver On-Demand OpenStack and Hosted Private Cloud. Check out transparent pricing. Or even request a trial. If you are not sure what you need, or have unique needs, schedule a complimentary consultation with our Cloud Team for assistance.

New Blog Content

Mar
25

Phoenix Data Center

Dedicated Servers & Private Cloud Infrastructure for Phoenix, Arizona, United States Served by OpenMetal’s Los Angeles data center — 15.795 ms avg latency to Phoenix View Ping Times   Get

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Mar
25

Cleveland Data Center

Deploy dedicated servers, hosted private cloud, and GPU infrastructure for Cleveland, OH via OpenMetal’s Ashburn facility. 16.54 ms avg latency. HIPAA eligible.

Mar
25

Albany Data Center

Deploy dedicated servers, hosted private cloud, and GPU infrastructure for Albany, NY via OpenMetal’s Ashburn facility. 17.65 ms avg latency. HIPAA eligible.

Mar
24

Oakland Data Center

Dedicated Servers & Private Cloud Infrastructure for Oakland, California, United States Served by OpenMetal’s Los Angeles data center — estimated 17.508 ms avg latency based on tests from nearby San

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Mar
24

Berkeley Data Center

Dedicated Servers & Private Cloud Infrastructure for Berkeley, California, United States Served by OpenMetal’s Los Angeles data center — estimated 17.508 ms avg latency based on tests from nearby San

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Mar
24

San Rafael Data Center

Dedicated Servers & Private Cloud Infrastructure for San Rafael, California, United States Served by OpenMetal’s Los Angeles data center — estimated 17.508 ms avg latency based on tests from nearby

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Mar
24

Annapolis Data Center

Dedicated Servers & Private Cloud Infrastructure for Annapolis, Maryland, United States Served by OpenMetal’s Ashburn data center — estimated 6.586 ms avg latency based on tests from nearby Washington, D.C.

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Mar
24

Arlington Data Center

Dedicated Servers & Cloud Infrastructure for Arlington, Virginia, United States Served by OpenMetal’s Ashburn data center — estimated 6.586 ms avg latency based on tests from nearby Washington, D.C. View

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Mar
24

How to Build Multi-Region Disaster Recovery Across EU and APAC

A US-based primary with DR split between Amsterdam and Singapore gives you geographic redundancy, GDPR-compliant EU recovery, and APAC-resident infrastructure for customers across the region. This post covers the architecture, hardware options at each site, and what fixed-cost pricing means when you stop paying hyperscaler egress fees on every replication job.

Mar
24

Richmond Data Center

Deploy dedicated servers, hosted private cloud, and GPU infrastructure for Richmond, VA via OpenMetal’s Ashburn facility. Estimated ~6.59 ms avg latency. HIPAA eligible.

Mar
24

Baltimore Data Center

Deploy dedicated servers, hosted private cloud, and GPU infrastructure for Baltimore, MD via OpenMetal’s Ashburn facility. Estimated ~6.59 ms avg latency. HIPAA eligible.

Mar
20

Dedicated VLANs for OpenMetal Bare Metal Servers

Q: Are OpenMetal bare metal servers on dedicated VLANs? Yes, every OpenMetal bare metal server is placed on VLANs dedicated to the individual customer, providing hardware-level network isolation from other

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Mar
20

VxLAN Support on OpenMetal Bare Metal Servers

Q: Does OpenMetal support VxLAN on bare metal servers? Yes, OpenMetal supports VXLAN on bare metal servers by layering overlay networks on top of the dedicated VLANs assigned to each

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Mar
20

Sharing VLANs Between Bare Metal and Private Cloud

Q: Can OpenMetal bare metal servers share VLANs with a hosted private cloud? Yes, OpenMetal bare metal servers and Hosted Private Cloud deployments can share the same customer-dedicated VLANs, enabling

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Mar
20

Private Bandwidth Included with OpenMetal Bare Metal Servers

Q: How much private bandwidth does an OpenMetal bare metal server include? Every OpenMetal bare metal server includes dual 10 Gbps private network interfaces, delivering 20 Gbps of total private

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Mar
19

What OpenMetal’s Monthly Rate Includes for Hosted Private Cloud

Q: What is included in OpenMetal’s monthly rate for a Hosted Private Cloud deployment? OpenMetal’s monthly rate for Hosted Private Cloud covers dedicated bare metal infrastructure, full OpenStack and Ceph

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Mar
19

How OpenMetal Eliminates VMware Licensing Costs

Q: How does OpenMetal eliminate VMware licensing costs for private cloud deployments? OpenMetal replaces VMware’s per-VM and per-CPU licensing model with an open source stack that carries zero software licensing

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Mar
19

OpenMetal’s Ramp Pricing for VMware Migrations

Q: How does OpenMetal’s ramp pricing help organizations avoid paying for two environments during a VMware migration? Ramp pricing gives migrating organizations temporary discounts on their OpenMetal environment so they

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Mar
19

Training LLMs in Singapore: Power, Bandwidth, and Regulatory Advantages

Singapore has emerged as the primary APAC hub for serious AI infrastructure work. This post covers the power, bandwidth, and regulatory factors that matter for LLM training, alongside OpenMetal’s bare metal and private cloud options at Digital Realty’s SIN10 facility in Jurong East.

Mar
18

OpenMetal Flat Monthly Pricing vs. Public Cloud Pay-as-You-Go

Q: How does OpenMetal’s flat monthly pricing model compare to variable pay-as-you-go billing from public cloud providers? OpenMetal charges a flat monthly rate for dedicated bare metal infrastructure, giving teams

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Mar
18

What’s Included in OpenMetal’s Monthly Private Cloud Rate

Q: What costs are included in an OpenMetal Hosted Private Cloud monthly rate, and are there hidden fees? OpenMetal’s monthly Hosted Private Cloud rate covers dedicated bare metal compute nodes,

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Mar
18

Comparing OpenMetal’s Total Cost of Ownership to Public Cloud

Q: What should prospects consider when comparing OpenMetal’s total cost of ownership against AWS, Azure, or GCP? Prospects should evaluate five cost dimensions where OpenMetal and public cloud providers diverge:

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Mar
18

OpenMetal Network Port Speeds for Bare Metal and Private Cloud

Q: What network port speeds does OpenMetal provide for bare metal and private cloud deployments? OpenMetal Hosted Private Cloud deployments include within-VLAN network traffic up to 10 Gbit/s as part

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Mar
18

How OpenMetal’s Hosted Private Cloud Networking Is Structured

Q: How is networking structured inside an OpenMetal Hosted Private Cloud? OpenMetal’s Hosted Private Cloud networking is built on OpenStack Neutron, the software-defined networking layer that ships with every deployment.

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Mar
18

OpenMetal’s Networking Model: Software-Defined, Hardware VLAN, or Both

Q: What networking model does OpenMetal use: software-defined, hardware VLAN, or both? OpenMetal uses both software-defined networking and hardware-backed VLANs together, a combination that distinguishes its architecture from purely software-overlay

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Mar
18

How OpenMetal Separates Infrastructure, Storage, and Tenant Network Traffic

Q: How does OpenMetal separate network traffic between infrastructure, storage, and tenant workloads? OpenMetal architecturally separates three classes of network traffic: infrastructure and control-plane communication, Ceph storage replication, and tenant

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Mar
18

Internal Node-to-Node Network Throughput in an OpenMetal Private Cloud

Q: What internal network throughput can I expect between nodes in an OpenMetal private cloud? Within an OpenMetal Hosted Private Cloud, traffic between nodes (compute-to-compute, compute-to-storage, and control-plane communication) runs

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Mar
18

OpenMetal Dedicated Networking vs. Shared Public Cloud Bandwidth

Q: How does OpenMetal’s dedicated networking compare to shared public cloud bandwidth? The fundamental difference is physical dedication. Compare OpenMetal vs AWS On AWS, Azure, or similar platforms, the NIC

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Mar
17

Why Disaster Recovery Is a Business Decision, Not a Technical One

Most DR planning skips the business layer and jumps straight to configuration. This post covers how to set RPO/RTO targets by workload tier, what DR actually costs on hyperscalers versus OpenMetal’s fixed-cost model, and what SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS auditors specifically ask to see.

Mar
13

The Post-Brexit Case for Amsterdam Infrastructure

Brexit moved the UK outside EU jurisdiction, which means UK companies serving EU customers are now non-EU entities under GDPR. This post explains the compliance gap, why Amsterdam infrastructure closes it, and how to get EU data residency without building EU operations.

Mar
11

Evaluating Intel TDX for Production Workloads in 2026

Intel TDX has matured past the proof-of-concept stage, but “production-ready” means different things depending on your workload and team. This guide covers real performance overhead figures, operational complexity, hardware options on OpenMetal v4 and v5, and when to adopt vs. wait.

Mar
10

Is Your Business Ready to Migrate Away From Public Cloud?

Migrating off public cloud isn’t the right move for every organization. This guide walks IT leaders through five factors that determine whether a cloud exit makes sense: workload profile, cost reality, team readiness, application architecture, and timeline expectations, including when to stay put.

Mar
06

Why Crypto and Blockchain Teams Choose Amsterdam for European Infrastructure

Crypto and blockchain teams building in Europe are converging on Amsterdam: the Netherlands issues more MiCA licenses than any other EU country, and the infrastructure matches the regulatory advantage. This post covers why validator nodes, DeFi protocols, confidential computing, and rollup teams are choosing Amsterdam and what OpenMetal’s bare metal and private cloud offer in that market.

Mar
04

Why Your Cloud Repatriation Failed and How to Succeed Next Time

Most cloud repatriation projects fail, not because the idea is flawed, but because the execution misses predictable pitfalls. This post breaks down the five failure modes we see most often and what to do differently the second time.

Mar
03

Why Veeam Doesn’t Work for OpenStack (And What Does)

Veeam Backup & Replication doesn’t support OpenStack virtual machines, and it’s not on their roadmap. This guide explains the technical reasons behind this gap, compares proven OpenStack backup alternatives, examines when bare metal with Veeam makes sense, and provides a framework for choosing the right backup solution for your private cloud infrastructure.

Mar
01

Secret Network to Silicon: Building a True Confidential Computing Stack with Intel TDX on Bare Metal

Secret Network proves encrypted smart contracts work. Intel TDX on bare metal completes the confidential computing stack from application layer to silicon.

Feb
28

Persistent Storage for Nomad: CSI on OpenStack + Ceph

How Nomad uses CSI to consume OpenStack Cinder + Ceph block storage. Build scheduler-agnostic persistent storage on dedicated OpenMetal infrastructure.

Feb
28

The Infrastructure Repricing Cycle Your Runway Model Didn’t Account For

Infrastructure costs are repricing. Learn how Infrastructure Duration Risk affects startup runway and how to hedge exposure with fixed-cost baselines.

Feb
27

How Does OpenMetal Handle Hardware Issues?

Learn about OpenMetal’s proactive IPMI monitoring that detects component failures before they cause downtime, the structured resolution process from assessment through repair, on-site parts inventory at all four global data centers, typical resolution timelines, the upgrade policy when exact replacements aren’t available, and how you communicate directly with engineers through dedicated Slack channels.

Feb
25

OpenMetal Central – February 2026

What’s New – February 2026 We’ve been busy building. Over the past several months, OpenMetal Central has received a wave of new capabilities – from a full-featured public API and

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Feb
24

Why MENA Tech Companies Choose Amsterdam for European Expansion

Amsterdam offers MENA tech companies the perfect European gateway with 111ms latency to Dubai, simplified GDPR compliance, and comprehensive connectivity to European markets. OpenMetal provides enterprise bare metal servers and OpenStack private cloud in Digital Realty’s AMS3 facility with predictable pricing, 24×7 support, and flexible deployment options for companies expanding from Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and across the Middle East.

Feb
20

Which Cloud Cost Management Tool is Best for Your Company?

Compare cloud cost management platforms by pricing tier and capability. Covers free tools like Economize (up to $100K spend) and Vantage Starter, mid-tier options ($30-$500/month), and enterprise platforms ($45K+/year). Includes decision framework for choosing based on spend level, team structure, and needs.

Feb
18

Adding Confidential Computing to Existing Infrastructure Without Starting Over

Many companies need confidential computing but can’t rebuild infrastructure from scratch. This guide shows how to add Intel TDX bare metal alongside existing OpenMetal or AWS/Azure/GCP setups. Covers workload prioritization, hybrid architecture patterns, cost analysis, and 2-3 month implementation timeline.

Feb
17

Scaling Proxmox for Large Deployments With OpenMetal IaaS

Proxmox VE works well for small clusters, but production-scale deployments require deliberate decisions around hardware, shared storage, networking, high availability, and backup strategy. This guide walks through what changes at each stage of growth and what to consider when choosing infrastructure to support a larger Proxmox environment.

Feb
16

OLAP Databases on Bare Metal Dedicated Servers: Cost and Performance Analysis vs AWS

Run OLAP databases like ClickHouse or Druid on bare metal with 64 cores and 1TB RAM from $1,838/mo — up to 60% less than equivalent public cloud instances.

Feb
13

Why Amsterdam Works for Companies Serving Both Africa and Europe

Amsterdam’s submarine cable infrastructure connects to African markets with workable latency for most applications. This guide covers why companies target both continents, realistic latency numbers to major African cities, cost savings up to $188K annually, use cases that work well, and when you need African infrastructure.

Feb
12

How Mid-Market SaaS Companies Use Intel TDX to Win Enterprise Deals

Enterprise RFPs increasingly require confidential computing capabilities. This guide shows how mid-market SaaS companies use Intel TDX to answer security questionnaires, differentiate from competitors, and close six-figure deals. Includes ideal scenarios, ROI calculations, pricing strategies, and implementation steps.

Feb
10

The Startup Guide to Affordable Global Infrastructure

How startups deploy global infrastructure for under $15K monthly versus $50K+ on AWS. Covers when hyperscaler credits make sense, OpenMetal Startup eXcelerator benefits, real multi-region configurations, cost comparisons by stage, hybrid strategies, and growth paths from seed through Series B.

Feb
08

Bare Metal Dedicated Server – Large v5 – Intel Xeon 6517P, 512GB DDR5-6400, Micron 7500 MAX

OpenMetal’s Large v5 bare metal dedicated server: dual Intel Xeon 6517P, 512GB DDR5-6400, Micron 7500 MAX NVMe, and 20Gbps private bandwidth.

Feb
06

Leading Indicators of When RAM and NVMe Supply Will Match Demand

OpenMetal’s procurement data shows NVMe costs up 223% and DDR5 up 474% due to AI infrastructure demand. This analysis tracks leading indicators from Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix, and CXMT to project when supply relief begins in 2027, with substantial improvement expected by 2028-2029.

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Are you new to OpenMetal and need to estimate or compare costs? We stand for transparent pricing free of hidden costs and unnecessary license fees. Check out our online Pricing Estimator and then contact us if you have any questions. 

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OpenMetal’s XXL Hosted Private Cloud hardware can handle just about any challenge. Featuring powerful Intel Xeon CPUs, multiple terabytes of memory, and fast NVMe storage, the XXL series is ideal for high-performance computing, big data analytics, machine learning, and more.

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Ensure your OpenStack cloud infrastructure meets business needs while managing costs, resources, and performance. Learn how to monitor key metrics, leverage powerful tools like Ceilometer and Prometheus, and implement best practices for efficient resource allocation.

Managing your private cloud just got easier! OpenMetal Central network management now includes advanced tools for VLAN segmentation, IP address tracking, and enhanced visibility across your infrastructure. Whether you’re running a single private cloud or a multi-cloud environment, these new features give you greater control, security, and scalability—all from a single interface. Explore the latest updates today!

At OpenMetal, every bare metal server is deployed with dual high-speed 10Gbps uplinks, providing a critical layer of both performance scalability and fault tolerance. To fully leverage these redundant connections, OpenMetal configures these uplinks as a bonded logical interface using Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).

At OpenMetal, we design our bare metal servers for high availability, ensuring resilience across private clouds and storage clusters. To protect the operating system from hardware failures, many servers feature dual boot drives in RAID 1, providing redundancy and seamless recovery.

The transition to revolutionary technologies is often met with hesitation, especially when it involves steering away from established giants like VMware or major public cloud platforms. Yet, as discussed in the recent Storware/OpenMetal Live Stream, there exists a compelling impetus to explore viable open-source alternatives that not only promise flexibility but are also economically feasible.

Discover the growing power of open source in big data! This guide explores how CTOs and SREs can use open source big data tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka to build scalable, powerful, and cost-effective data platforms. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and best practices for adopting open source in your big data strategy.

A Guide to Intel vs. Micron SSDs

Updated on November 5, 2025 by Lauren Morley

Read through a detailed comparison of Intel vs Micron SSDs for business buyers. Explore performance benchmarks, real-world testing, and specific use cases for popular models like the Micron 7450 MAX and Intel DC-P4610. You’ll be able to make an informed choice for your storage needs.

OpenMetal’s Large Hosted Private Cloud delivers high-performance computing power with Intel Xeon processors, generous RAM, and NVMe SSDs. Ideal for demanding workloads like big data analytics, HPC, and ERP systems, it offers scalability, security, and control. Check out real-world and ideal use cases to learn about this hardware’s versatility across industries.

While colocation can be cost-effective at scale, it requires significant upfront investment and ongoing operational overhead. Private cloud offers a better solution, combining cost efficiency with operational flexibility. Learn how private cloud eliminates many of colocation’s hidden costs while providing the scalability and automation of public cloud.

Learn how to choose the right private cloud strategy for your business. This article compares the advantages of consolidating to a single, larger cloud vs. using multiple smaller servers, considering factors like efficiency, cost, and scalability. Explore real-world use cases and make informed decisions about your IT infrastructure.

OpenMetal’s medium private cloud hardware, with powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and fast NVMe SSDs, offers a fitting solution for businesses needing support for things like high-performance computing, data-intensive applications, or scalable online platforms. Discover key use cases, benefits, and technical considerations of an OpenMetal medium hosted private cloud for your business.

Tired of managing separate user accounts for OpenStack? Integrate Active Directory and unlock a world of simplified user management, enhanced security, and reduced administrative overhead. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions to seamlessly connect your existing Active Directory infrastructure with OpenStack, allowing you to centralize authentication, streamline authorization, and improve the user experience.

We’re proud members of the OpenInfra Foundation, contributing technology and helping to drive innovation within the open source community. As such, our engineers recently re-provisioned the OpenInfra Foundation’s continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) cloud to our latest OpenStack Bobcat release (2023.2) with Ceph Reef storage. This robust platform powers one of the most demanding CI/CD pipelines in the open source world, automated by Zuul.

Planning your infrastructure budget is about more than business costs. It’s about aligning IT budgets with organizational goals, scaling smoothly, staying ahead of cyber threats, and leveraging the latest technology to drive growth. Whether you are thinking about cloud expansion, modernizing outdated systems, or maximizing security, the right infrastructure budget makes all the difference.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the key things to consider when planning your infrastructure budget for 2025.

Ensure uninterrupted service for your critical applications with our comprehensive guide to high-availability infrastructure solutions. Discover the importance of redundancy, failover, and fault tolerance, and explore popular technologies like OpenStack, bare metal servers, and Ceph storage clusters. Learn how to build resilient systems that can withstand failures and minimize downtime.

OpenStack Dalmatian 2024.2, the 30th release for the OpenStack cloud platform features major improvements for AI and high-performance computing workloads, enhanced security and use experience updates. Some of the key updates include expanded GPU support in Blazar for reserving compute instances, persistent virtual GPU handling in Nova and security updates in Ironic, Neutron and Nova.  

Lift and Shift, also known as “rehosting,” this approach involves moving applications from on-premise infrastructure to the cloud with minimal or no modifications. Organizations retain the existing architecture so it is a quick transition.
In this blog, OpenMetal’s President Todd Robinson provides insights on why lift and shift works best with private cloud vs public clouds.

High performance computing refers to the use of powerful computers and parallel processing techniques to solve complex computational problems. HPC is typically used for tasks that can include: running larging-scale simulations, financial models, big data analytics and AI which  require considerable processing power, memory and storage. Private OpenStack clouds offer several key features such as scalability, flexibility, integration and cost-efficiency that make them suitable to for running HPC workloads. 

Cloud storage is more than just a digital filing cabinet. It’s a powerful tool that helps businesses manage data efficiently, securely, and cost-effectively. By separating storage from computational infrastructure, organizations can scale resources independently, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency. This blog will explore the benefits of cloud storage, compare popular solutions like Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage, and introduce an open-source alternative.

Companies already create vast amounts of data every day, and the growing usage of big data and AI is now skyrocketing the need for robust, scalable storage solutions. Two popular platforms are Ceph and AWS S3. Both offer capable solutions for managing and storing large amounts of data. However their architectures, capabilities, and use cases differ quite a bit. Let’s compare and contrast these two platforms to help you decide which may be the better choice for your storage needs.

In today’s world, the vast majority of organizations have adopted either a public cloud or private cloud, however, within these organizations, their IT professionals face the challenge of determining the best ROI with placement of their dollars against Cloud Services provided by either Public Clouds or Private Clouds.

Being surprised by cloud cost overruns when your budget is already stretched thin by high infrastructure costs can put you in a difficult position. Now you need to make cut backs – you can reduce resources for your projects, cut back on personnel, or take a FinOps approach to develop a comprehensive solution for your business.

In this blog we will explore cost-effective alternative cloud solutions to Amazon Web Service. 

Without question, VMware has a good reputation for cloud security and virtualization within a single management framework. But, given its high price point compounded with new acquisition uncertainties, now may be a good time to reevaluate your options. Let’s explore OpenStack as an alternative VMware Workstation with a complete guide on how to set up a virtualized workstation with OpenStack.

ELIZA (created by Joseph Weizenbaum) was one of the first natural language processing programs designed to simulate conversation. But it wasn’t until nearly 50 years later that AI tools like Siri allowed broad adoption so that many users could use natural language to interact with their devices. And while Siri had its time, never before have we had this many significant consecutive releases (ChatGPT, Gemini, Alexa) that transformed our daily lives. AI now plays a pivotal role in our daily lives, answering our questions, articulating and documenting our ideas in written and even artistic forms, driving our vehicles, cooking our food, analyzing our patterns, and recommending ads to us, etc. So what do you need to know about AI? And where do you begin if you want to leverage the endless possibilities of AI for your organization?

Ready to get started with OpenStack? Read this guide to gain valuable insights on the best hardware for your OpenStack deployment. On-Demand private clouds powered by OpenStack is OpenMetal’s flagship product, so as you may guess we know a few things about building clouds built on OpenStack, including how to automate clouds built on OpenStack for deployment in under 1 minute. In this blog we share some hardware recommendations with you, to ensure that your OpenStack journey is successful.

With more focus on big data and the need to translate many data sources to other data consumers, Apache Kafka has emerged as the leading tool for efficiently and reliably handling this. In addition to configurations, maximizing Kafka’s capabilities is tied directly to the infrastructure you select.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) has undeniably transformed the way businesses approach their IT infrastructure, offering a blend of flexibility, cost-efficiency, and scalability that traditional setups struggle to match. The benefits of IaaS extend far beyond simple cost savings, enabling businesses to stay at the forefront of technology, enhance their security measures, and focus on innovation.

Is Open Source Software Secure?

Updated on February 13, 2026 by Lauren Morley

Forget the myth! Open source software, with its transparent code, fosters a global community of developers who constantly improve security. This public scrutiny leads to faster bug fixes and a proven track record of security, making open source a reliable and cost-effective option for businesses.

OpenStack Alternatives

Updated on November 7, 2025 by Avani Rampersad

Explore alternatives to OpenStack – Apache CloudStack, VMware vCloud, Proxmox, Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services. OpenStack is an open source platform composed of several independent components. These components interoperate with each other through Application Programming Interface (API).

Incorporating private clouds into your organization’s FinOps strategy offers numerous strategic advantages, particularly in terms of cost optimization and resource management. In addition to cost control and visibility that the private cloud, fixed cost model provides, private clouds offer flexibility in resource allocation and customization, enabling organizations to tailor hardware configurations for their specific workloads.

What Is ClickHouse?

Updated on August 11, 2025 by Avani Rampersad

ClickHouse is an open source columnar database management system created by Yandex in 2016. ClickHouse was designed to provide users with a rapid and efficient system for processing large-scale analytical queries on enormous  volumes of data. Today, organizations use ClickHouse for data warehousing, business intelligence, and analytical processing.

FinOps is more than shopping for the right price and then getting surprised by variable bandwidth costs, FinOps requires proactive management of variable cloud costs. FinOps is a cultural shift which fosters a collaborative culture within an organization, it requires all teams responsible for decision-making on cloud resources and optimizing the spend with carefully monitoring and reporting.

Who Is Using OpenStack?

Updated on November 7, 2025 by Avani Rampersad

Many organizations from various industries are using OpenStack as part of their cloud computing infrastructure. It may be surprising to see large scale use cases such as Walmart or China Mobile, or use cases in organizations like NASA who have stringent security regulations, but the ability of organizations to fine tune and customize OpenStack in the code makes it the ideal infrastructure software for organizations with the skills on hand to optimize their cloud as needed.

In the landscape of big data analytics, Apache Spark has emerged as a powerful tool for in memory big data processing. The foundation for maximizing Spark’s capabilities lies in the infrastructure. OpenMetal’s XL V2.1 servers offer a solution that marries high performance with cost-effectiveness for Spark clusters.

Shopping around for a new cloud service provider (CSP) is an oft-daunting task that most companies will have to deal with at least once. Reaching out to multiple providers, gathering information, trying to ensure that you ask all the right questions to make a good comparison and find the right fit for your organization. It can quickly become a blur of information!

This article and accompanying downloadable aim to make this process a bit more organized! We’ve laid out various questions in different categories such as cost, capabilities, and support that you’ll likely want to ask every vendor you speak with.

When it comes to raw performance metrics, GPUs often lead the pack. Their architecture is specifically tailored for the high-speed, parallel processing demands of AI tasks. However, this doesn’t always translate into a one-size-fits-all solution.

In this article, we’ll explore scenarios where CPUs might not only compete but potentially gain an upper hand, focusing on cost, efficiency, and application-specific performance.

The cloud has become a digital oasis, promising agility, scalability, and freedom from the shackles of on-premises infrastructure. But navigating it can be daunting, especially when faced with nearly unlimited cloud combinations – two of those being the choice between managed and hosted cloud services. Both offer the convenience of remote access and flexible resources, but beneath the surface lie distinct philosophies.

Cloud has matured dramatically in the last 10 years. In the beginning there were only a few cloud deployment model options. Today, in 2024, there are many easy and fast ways to get cloud. Let’s go through different cloud deployment models that are mature and provide a quality experience when measured against solid cloud native requirements.

Cloud Cost Optimization

Updated on February 2, 2026 by Avani Rampersad

Cloud cost optimization is the practice of efficiently managing the cost of your business’ cloud computing resources. An effective cloud cost optimization strategy ensures that your business gets the best value from its cloud investments. This strategy will find the right balance between performance, cost, compliance, and security for each workload or application your business has in the cloud.

Serverless computing offers a myriad of advantages but is not a universal solution. It represents a strategic choice, requiring careful consideration of application architecture, scalability needs, and financial models. If your business seeks an agile, cost-efficient, and scalable solution without the operational complexities of traditional server management, serverless computing might be the right path for your next project.

Migrate from GCP to On-Premises

Updated on January 27, 2026 by Avani Rampersad

Considering a shift away from Google Cloud Platform (GCP)? While GCP is undeniably a major player in the cloud computing scene, the market is brimming with alternative solutions that might offer better value for your investment. With the increasing availability of cost-effective options, you might be questioning whether GCP aligns seamlessly with your current needs.

Migrate from AWS to On-Premises

Updated on January 27, 2026 by Todd Robinson

Ready to explore the advantages of on-premises clouds alongside Todd Robinson, the President of OpenMetal? Under his guidance, delve into the details and acquire valuable insights on establishing your very own on-premises cloud. This information will empower you to seamlessly transfer workloads away from AWS with ease.

 In the beginning there were only a few cloud deployment model options.  One of these, the public cloud deployment model, was dominant both marketing wise and in the quality of the cloud experience.  Unless you were ok to wait for 4 to 12 months for a quality private cloud your only options was “to move to the cloud” at AWS.

Explore this comprehensive guide on how Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and technical executives can harness the power of on-demand private clouds for their organizations. In this blog post, we’ll explore the insights about the benefits and strategies of leveraging on-demand private clouds provided by Todd Robinson, President of Open Metal.

High unpredictable cloud bills are leading more organizations to search for more cost effective infrastructure solutions. To stay ahead of the competition without hemorrhaging capital organizations need efficient, scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions. In this blog, we’ll explore what Proxmox and OpenStack are, with a high-level comparison to help you decide which solution is best for your organization’s needs. 

CloudStack and OpenStack are two prominent open source solutions for cloud infrastructure management; understanding the key differences between them is crucial when choosing the right infrastructure for managing your workloads. In this blog, we will explore the differences between OpenStack and CloudStack, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and best use cases.

Many organizations are using Kubernetes to containerize their workloads because of the numerous benefits. These benefits include portability, scalability, reliability, automation and ecosystem. Running Kubernetes workloads on the wrong type of infrastructure can lead to a range of undesirable consequences such as: performance degradation, reliability issues, security vulnerabilities, and increased cost.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the key considerations you should keep in mind when choosing the right infrastructure to host your Kubernetes workloads.

OpenStack is one of the most popular open-source software solutions for cloud infrastructure. If you are tired of unpredictable public cloud bills or want more control over your infrastructure, you may be considering migrating workloads to an OpenStack cloud. Private OpenStack clouds are increasing in popularity as organizations seek to reduce cloud costs and have root level access to optimize their infrastructure for their workloads. This blog will cover everything you need to know about OpenStack and provide you with a step by step guide on how to get started on OpenStack. 

Security and access control are paramount to ensure the safety of data and resources when using clouds. If you’re running workloads on OpenStack clouds, then you will find Keystone to be a crucial project that will play a significant role in managing authentication and authorization for your cloud. In this blog, we will dive deep into Keystone’s Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) process, its importance, and how it empowers a stateless and scalable cloud infrastructure.

The blog delves into the technical intricacies of OpenStack Swift, a versatile data storage solution, explaining its features, use cases, and functionalities. Picture a virtual universe where your crucial files are kept safe, accessible, and effortlessly organized. That’s the remarkable world of OpenStack Swift – a potent tool that not only secures your data but also streamlines its management. At its core, OpenStack Swift is like a friendly bridge that connects people like you and me with object storage

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have been prominent topics within the technology landscape for an extended period. However, the emergence of AI such as OpenAI’s GPT-3 and Google Bard has elevated the excitement surrounding these advancements. GPT-3 stands as a language model capable of generating remarkably human-like text, garnering significant attention as a transformative force in the AI realm. Yet, how do these AI and ML technologies integrate with the realm of cloud computing? Moreover, what role do open-source cloud platforms like OpenStack play in propelling the progress of such sophisticated technologies?

vGPUs with OpenStack Nova

Updated on October 23, 2025 by Avani Rampersad

Virtualization has revolutionized the way we use computer resources. One particular element is virtual GPU (vGPU) that has ability to deliver high-performance graphics and accelerate complex tasks. vGPU has become indispensable in industries like desktop virtualization (VDI) and remote workstations, ML/AI workloads, and scientific research.  Within OpenStack clouds, the project Nova acts as a bridge between physical GPUs and the VMs that need GPU resources. Nova  efficiently manages and allocates virtual GPUs. In this blog, we will explore Nova and vGPUs, their practical applications, and the process of setting up vGPUs with OpenStack Nova.

In this video and accompanying article, OpenMetal Infrastructure and Platform Automations Engineer, Yuriy Shyyan, delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by growing businesses when it comes to cloud infrastructure costs and vendor dependency. We present OpenStack and Ceph as powerful tools for creating personalized cloud environments. With OpenStack and Ceph, organizations can regain control over their infrastructure, extracting more value.

Ready to dive into the world of cloud computing but not sure which cloud computing platform is best to learn? With the ever-increasing demand for cloud computing skills, a career in cloud computing is a safe bet, but the decision of which platform to learn can be overwhelming for anyone planning a career in cloud computing. In this article, I will compare AWS vs Azure vs GCP vs OpenStack and explore their pros and cons can why you may want to pursue a career working on one of these cloud platforms.

Based on OpenMetal’s experience working with higher learning organizations and direct independent market research, our team has found many universities and education institutions are using open-source technologies like OpenStack to achieve its IT objectives. In this blog post, we will explore the utilization of OpenStack by universities, delving into its advantages for these educational institutions. Additionally, we will provide guidance on how to initiate your journey with OpenStack.

In this article, we’ll delve into the advantages and disadvantages of GCP, and then highlight an alternative solution for businesses seeking flexibility and scalability.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a prominent player in the cloud computing landscape. But, not without competition from other mega providers like AWS. With the recent rise in lower cost alternative solutions available, anyone considering GCP may wonder if they are getting the best value for their dollar. GCP like every platform has its pros and cons. And when considering committing  to a cloud provider, it is best practice to thoroughly evaluate various options before committing.

The adoption of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) is on the rise as businesses seek to harness the scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of cloud computing. While virtualization has been a central component of IaaS, the integration of bare metal servers introduces a new dimension to infrastructure management.

Ironic, a vital part of OpenStack, focuses on provisioning and managing bare metal servers. It seamlessly integrates with Keystone, Nova, Neutron, Glance, and Swift to provide a unified interface for managing hardware resources within a cloud environment. With Ironic, operators can treat physical servers like virtual machines, streamlining the management of resources in an OpenStack cloud. It simplifies bare metal management through a unified interface, seamless integration with OpenStack services, and automated provisioning.

AWS and GCP are leading players in cloud computing, offering a wide range of services and attractive pricing. However, choosing the right platform requires understanding their strengths, customer pain points, and alternatives. Comparing and shopping around for cloud products can be complex, with varying names and pricing structures. Transparent pricing is crucial, but some providers could improve in this area.

Octavia is an open-source load balancing solution designed for use with OpenStack. Octavia distinguishes itself by dynamically scaling up a fleet of virtual machines, containers, or bare metal servers, known as amphorae, to deliver load balancing services as needed. This on-demand horizontal scaling capability makes Octavia well-suited for cloud environments.

As on demand cloud computing choices have grown, so have customer options for how to purchase those clouds. It’s not uncommon for public clouds to offer self-service tools or a cloud hosting trial. But it is not as common for private or open source clouds. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of using self-service tools to now buy hosted private cloud services online and how they can make the process more efficient.

While Harvester, Nomad, and Kubernetes share many similar app native features, their deployment and management approaches, as well as additional capabilities like distributed computing, can influence the best fit for your specific use case within the context of OpenStack.

SaaS providers built success on their ability to deliver quality software and service reliability as cost-effectively as possible, to maintain competitive pricing and profitability. That is why SaaS providers typically take the popular option of hosting their services on public clouds. But SaaS providers may be overlooking a number of benefits that they could gain from choosing private cloud hosting.

If you’re searching for a solution to take full control of your infrastructure, you might have come across the term “open source cloud.” But what exactly is it? In this comprehensive blog, we’ll dive deep into the concept of open source clouds and explore why they are the ultimate key to empowering organizations.

A cloud migration strategy generally follows the “land and expand” or “lift and shift” method. However, a more flexible, hybrid approach is beneficial. By adopting a flexible cloud migration approach that combines elements of both strategies, organizations can better align migration efforts with their unique requirements and constraints.

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way we use technology, making it easier and more affordable than ever to access powerful software and infrastructure. However, with multiple cloud computing models available, it can be difficult to understand which model is best suited for your organization’s unique needs. Three popular cloud computing models that we will explore in this article are: SaaS, IaaS and PaaS.

Cloud infrastructure is a critical component for SaaS platform providers and, in many cases, the business’ highest operational cost. This article goes into some of the top concerns that SaaS platform providers have about their cloud infrastructure and how an open source IaaS platform like OpenMetal Cloud can help resolve some of these pain points.

On-demand private clouds have emerged as a viable solution for businesses to reap the benefits of both reduced costs and enhanced flexibility. In this blog post, we’ll explore the evolution and benefits of on-demand private clouds and alternative cloud infrastructure solutions, and how they can maximize ROI for many businesses.

With profitability top of mind, many organizations are looking for efficient and cost-effective platforms to host their cloud applications. Open source solutions like OpenStack and OpenShift are becoming more popular because platforms offer flexible and scalable cloud computing solutions. However, each is better suited for specific use cases.

OpenStack is a powerful cloud computing platform that is backed by a vast community of developers who continuously update and improve the software. In this blog, we will discuss OpenStack projects and open source software that can be used to create a cloud environment that’s ideal for building, testing, and managing AI.

As a public cloud or cloud hosting provider, you’re no stranger to the challenge of offering competitive and profitable solutions to your customers while simultaneously reducing your workload. One way to achieve this balance is by incorporating a customizable, easy-to-manage private cloud solution into your offerings without investing in extensive infrastructure resources or requiring additional maintenance work. Well say hello to OpenMetal Cloud for Hosting and Public Cloud Providers!

As businesses realize the growing costs of cloud, it becomes even more important to find alternative solutions.
This article presents the known benefits of private cloud, the factors that make organizations hesitant about the move, on-demand private cloud as the true alternative to public cloud, and also three business use cases that could reduce cloud spend while moving from a public cloud.

Kubernetes on OpenStack is a powerful combination. It helps organizations manage their applications and services. This power duo provides the flexibility to scale up or down as needed, while also allowing for easy deployment and management of applications. This is essential for an organizations success in today’s fast paced digital age where organizations must be able to deploy their applications quickly and efficiently, at scale, and across multiple environments.

OpenStack is undeniably a powerful and versatile cloud platform that many industries continue to adopt at an increasing rate. Obviously, we’re big fans! But, like any intricate technology, having a firm understanding of its inner workings is crucial for deriving maximum efficiency, especially if your business provides cloud or primarily online services. So today, we’ll be diving into the world of subscription ratios in OpenStack, which play a vital role in resource allocation across your infrastructure.

Private, hybrid, and open source cloud solutions offer managed IT service providers unparalleled control, customization, and security. While public cloud providers may have had their place in the growth of the cloud industry, it’s apparent that the future lies in more secure and flexible environments.

OpenShift is a powerful and flexible platform that can help you simplify the deployment and management of container-based applications, accelerate application delivery, and work with different types of infrastructure. If you’re looking for a comprehensive and easy-to-use platform for building and managing cloud-based applications, this offering is an excellent choice.

With public and private clouds as the traditional options, innovative alternative clouds have emerged and are making waves. Deciding which cloud to use for your organization requires careful consideration of factors such as your unique business needs, budget, security and compliance requirements, and other important factors. 

With automation tools such as Terraform, Kolla Ansible and Heat, organizations can automate their OpenStack cloud operations and reduce the time and effort required to manage their cloud environment. When organizations automate many of the functions within their OpenStack cloud, they can benefit from increased agility, scalability, reliability, security, cost savings, and improved customer experience.

A search on “public cloud advantages” will nearly always include some statements about public cloud being “less expensive” than alternatives.  Unfortunately, this common narrative is simply not true for many situations!

More information about alternatives to public cloud is needed to help leaders in IT explain when public cloud is right or when private cloud, bare metal, colocation, or owned data centers are the right choice.

The first step for deciding to run Kubernetes is to first understand if your environment is ready to run it. After that, it’s all about figuring out where you want to run Kubernetes. From a reliability, security, and cost perspective, running Kubernetes on OpenStack is never a bad idea. In this blog post, you’re going to learn about the key reasons why you’d want to run Kubernetes clusters on OpenStack.

There are many OpenStack projects that you can use to build a cloud that can handle your use case and workloads. While OpenStack projects work well together, they also work with other popular software because the open source community continually work on ways to optimize OpenStack and ensure that it is seamless to use other open source software that you may need.

What Is OpenStack?

Updated on May 13, 2024 by Avani Rampersad

OpenStack is an open source platform composed of several independent components. These components interoperate with each other through Application Programming Interface (API). These components are complementary, but do not depend on all other components to function properly. This grants you the ability to build your cloud with only the components you need.

If you’re implementing a specific technology for an organization, the overarching question that you must constantly ask yourself is “why use X technology”. Business leaders and engineers must understand why and how a platform will help fill their needs. There are an incredible amount of platforms and orchestration tools in the wild today, along with some from the past, but the burning desire for Kubernetes is running red hot.

For any application that you’re deploying, chances are you’ll have some sort of sensitive information that you need to pass into the app. Because of that, you’ll need a way to store that sensitive data for your containerized workloads – this is where Kubernetes secrets come in.

In this blog post, you’ll learn about what secrets are, how to create standard Kubernetes secrets, and how to get started with the OpenStack Key Manager.

Kubernetes Volumes on OpenStack

Updated on October 23, 2025 by Michael Levan

At the beginning of the Kubernetes era, many engineers had a concern – what about apps that have to store data? Kubernetes got a “reputation” of only being for stateless applications and applications that didn’t need to store data. However, that’s vastly changed over the years when implementing Kubernetes. In this blog post, you’re going to learn how to manage Kubernetes volumes and what CSIs are, along with how to install a CSI plugin on a Kubernetes cluster running in OpenStack.

OpenMetal was a first-time Gold Sponsor at the SaaStr Annual 2022. We got the opportunity to meet with leaders at SaaS companies from around the world. And we got a chance to unveil our open source On-Demand Private Cloud product as a viable option for SaaS companies, especially those facing open/capex challenges with relation to public cloud consumption. 

Creating repeatable and automated processes, especially for creating infrastructure layers, is drastically important. It’s the make or break between creating resources at scale and clicking a bunch of buttons for 90% of your day. In the past few years, the mantra for almost every engineering team has been move faster, and the way to do that is with proper automation. 

In this blog post, you’re going to learn about an important repeatable process, creating Kubernetes clusters using Magnum.

Security is at the forefront of every engineer’s mind when it comes to Kubernetes. When it comes to security and Kubernetes from an OpenStack perspective, one of the most significant pieces is Operations security. In this blog post, you’ll learn about Kubernetes security on OpenStack and how to manage it from an Ops perspective.

Many engineers believe that OpenStack is a “thing of the past”, but it’s not. In fact, it’s becoming increasingly popular all throughout not only Telco, but auto manufacturers and any other organization that needs the ability to scale and manage workloads a certain way. With OpenStack, you get to manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters the way that you want.

In this blog post, you’ll learn about why Kubernetes on OpenStack is valuable for organizations and how you can get started with it today.

Kubernetes on OpenStack for Telco

Updated on October 23, 2025 by Michael Levan

Wherever you search for OpenStack and Kubernetes, chances are you’ll run across something around Telecommunications (telco). Although OpenStack is used across many organizations, including Mercedes Benz, telco is typically the heaviest industry when it comes to OpenStack.

In this blog post, you’ll learn about Kubernetes on OpenStack for telco, which will most likely open your eyes to why you’d want to use Kubernetes on OpenStack for any industry.

OpenStack is an open source cloud computing infrastructure software that can be used to manage and control large scale deployments of virtual machines or to manage storage and networking resources in a cloud. Many organizations are turning to OpenStack because it is scalable, reliable, and grants you a great degree of control over the underlying infrastructure.

Serverless Computing the Next Big Thing

Updated on January 27, 2026 by OpenMetal

Serverless computing is one of the most exciting trends in cloud computing. It gives you the best of the cloud at the best cost efficiency. Web developers and application providers recognize serverless computing as the solution that best meets their needs, and they are inventing entirely new architectures and toolsets to get the most value out of cloud functions. They are striving to build high-performance, modern applications that can serve the most users globally at the lowest cost.

This article uses current cloud adoption and usage statistics to build on the discussion (in the video) between Todd Robinson, President of InMotion Hosting, and Marc Collier, COO of OpenInfra Foundation about the current challenges around the widespread adoption of OpenStack powered infrastructure, especially in the context of private clouds for SMBs.

Edge Computing is the New Server Room

Updated on January 27, 2026 by OpenMetal

Edge computing products that move the cloud closer to you are probably good solutions, especially for teams who have already successfully made the transition to a cloud-based architecture. It is very important, however, for companies new to the cloud or who have had difficulty with the cloud to consider carefully which setup and solutions are right for their needs.

2021 Cloud Market Growth Trends

Updated on May 23, 2025 by Sash Ghosh

The growth of cloud computing and cloud IT infrastructure for both public and private clouds is here to stay, strengthened by our expedited need for digital transformation to accommodate the permanently changing landscape of doing business, the increased availability of the internet, the adoption of more mobile devices around the world, an upheaval of the education system and the consumption of more and more big data.

Public cloud users are finding out that for all their convenience and so-called affordability, public clouds are often not suitable for their workloads. Serious work requires serious infrastructure. Private clouds are the perfect solution for experienced cloud professionals who are tired of shocking cloud bills, or disappointing performance from their public cloud infrastructure.

OpenStack historically has major barriers for SMBs (and really all organizations, enterprises included). These factors have put OpenStack private clouds out of reach for the vast majority of SMBs or organizations with similar constraints like smaller universities or mid-sized nonprofits. Our on-demand OpenStack platform was built to make OpenStack simple and accessible for everyone.

Many articles online compare “new innovative” services offered by big tech giants against each other, implying that there are no alternatives. But that’s not true, at least not anymore.

OpenStack has thousands of developers working on various cloud-oriented projects to provide the same services these public cloud providers offer. We’re only going to cover a couple of them here, but it should give you an idea of what to look for when looking at alternatives.

Companies are moving towards cloud adoption at record rates, yet there are still business owners reluctant to take the leap. Cloud adoption can create a host of benefits for companies. In having a good cloud strategy, you can improve flexibility, increase efficiency, and boost performance. In addition, cloud adoption can allow an organization to grow its proficiencies in a way that can lead to growth and innovation.

A vast majority of organizations have adopted either a public cloud or private cloud. Within these organizations, we’ve noticed a significant challenge for the IT professionals is to determine the right placement of their dollars against cloud services provided by either public clouds or private clouds.

The power of the private cloud must not be limited to technical adepts and certified pros. With a tight focus on key technologies and tools, with easy-to-follow documentation, InMotion Hosting’s Flex Metal Cloud product will allow both new and current OpenStack users to quickly build and deploy on-demand private clouds on OpenStack.