On February 25, Gartner® published the Competitive Landscape: Chinese HCI Vendors (2025) report, highlighting leading hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions in the Chinese market. For the third time in a row, Sangfor has been recognized as a recommended vendor—a testament to the company’s continued dedication to innovation and value in the HCI domain.
Below, we’ll take a closer look at Sangfor’s all-stack integration approach, its AI-enabled solutions, and how it stands out as a VMware alternative option for enterprises of all sizes.
1. All-Stack HCI Integration: Providing One-Stop Solutions
Sangfor has built a full-stack Hyperconverged Infrastructure that goes beyond merely consolidating compute, storage, and networking resources. By incorporating container, AI, and security capabilities into the core HCI offerings, Sangfor delivers an end-to-end platform to power the digital transformation of enterprises across various industries. Some of these advanced features include:
- Unified Database Management Platform (DMP): Ensuring streamlined management of database clusters.
- Built-In Security: Leveraging Sangfor’s strong security pedigree to protect core business workloads and data.
- Intelligent Operation and Maintenance: Minimizing downtime with predictive analytics and automated issue resolution.
2. AI-Ready Infrastructure for the Future
Long before AI needs became mainstream, Sangfor embraced an “AI First” approach. By leveraging core HCI capabilities, the company introduced:
- AICP (Artificial Intelligence Computing Platform): Purpose-built for AI model training and inference, with a focus on streamlining AIGC (AI-Generated Content) application demands.
- AIPAAS (Artificial Intelligence Platform as a Service): Seamlessly integrating AI into existing IT environments.
In early 2025, Sangfor took these initiatives a step further by upgrading its core cloud solution, Sangfor Cloud Platform (SCP), to handle both conventional workloads and AI-based workloads in a single cluster. A key highlight is that you only need to add a GPU node to an existing HCI cluster to support advanced AI training and inference—no need to rebuild from scratch. This approach offers 5–10x performance improvements for AI inference compared to typical lightweight deployments while providing:
- Unified Management: Consolidate compute resources for both AI and general workloads under the same platform.
- On-Demand Scalability: Quickly scale GPU resources as AI demands grow.
- Enhanced Security: Protect AI models with encryption and other security measures, preventing data leakage and IP theft.
3. An Advanced VMware Replacement: Seamless Migration and Lower TCO
While recent VMware updates in November 2024 aim to address market concerns, many enterprises are proactively seeking modern, future-ready platforms that prioritize flexibility, performance, and long-term value. Sangfor’s solution portfolio allows enterprises to upgrade from VMware without disrupting current IT operations:
- Maintaining Familiar Routines:
Sangfor’s solution architecture, interface design, and functionality mirror VMware’s approach, offering minimal disruption to existing daily operations. It also provides standard open APIs and CLI tools for administrators to maintain the same scripting and automation workflows. - Reducing TCO and Migration Costs:
Sangfor offers a comprehensive toolkit for “seamless migration”, helping organizations move workloads from VMware and minimize the downtime without interrupting business. This migration process is up to 50% more efficient while ensuring compatibility with a wide range of software ecosystems, thereby lowering operational and development costs.
With over 12,000+ VMware replacement projects delivered across sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, transportation, energy, and large-scale enterprises, Sangfor has proven expertise in managing seamless transitions.
4. Driving Innovation in HCI Market
From full-stack hyperconverged architecture and advanced VMware replacement offerings to the AI-ready HCI platform with GPU-enabled nodes, Sangfor is committed to helping diverse industries navigate digital transformation. By staying ahead of technological shifts—most notably in AI—Sangfor continues to maintain its leading position in the HCI market.
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About Sangfor
Sangfor is a leading provider of secure cloud computing, network security, and infrastructure solutions. By driving innovation in hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), artificial intelligence, and security, Sangfor helps customers accelerate digital transformation and gain a competitive edge.
