Private AI with VergeIQ, Immutable Ransomware Protection, and Unified Infrastructure Replace Legacy Multi-Vendor Stacks

VergeIO, creator of the industry’s only Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) platform, today announced VergeOS 26, enabling enterprises to deploy AI infrastructure without cloud dependencies, strengthening ransomware defenses with immutable data protection, and consolidating legacy architectures into a single software platform that replaces VMware, SAN storage, and complex networking stacks.

Most enterprises today manage five or more separate infrastructure platforms, resulting in unnecessary complexity and increased risk. VergeOS 26 consolidates these functions into a single software-defined platform, abstracting infrastructure services from hardware while delivering capabilities that legacy vendors cannot match.

VergeIQ: Enterprise AI Integrated into Infrastructure

VergeOS 26 introduces VergeIQ, providing organizations with secure, shared access to large language models (LLMs) for inference, analysis, and conversation—entirely within their own data centers. Integrated directly into VergeOS, VergeIQ includes OpenAI-compatible services, vendor-agnostic GPU support, and generative AI intelligence. Teams gain enterprise-wide access to AI while maintaining control over data, context, and compliance.

"VergeIQ lets IT deliver secure, policy-controlled AI without exposing corporate data to public clouds," said Greg Campbell, Chief Technology Officer at VergeIO. "It runs inference beside production workloads, giving enterprises a practical, safe way to use AI every day."

Organizations in healthcare, finance, and government can now analyze sensitive data, accelerate research, and automate workflows using AI models that remain within their own infrastructure. VergeIQ delivers immediate value without requiring specialized AI teams or lengthy implementation cycles.

Ransomware-Proof Data Protection

VergeOS 26 introduces immutable snapshots that cannot be altered or deleted except through predefined retention policies, preventing ransomware from destroying recovery points. Even if administrative credentials are compromised, recovery data remains intact. IT teams can mix immutable and standard snapshots to protect critical systems with iron-clad immutability while maintaining flexibility for routine workloads.

Extending VergeOS Leadership as the VMware Alternative

VergeOS 26 strengthens its position as the unified, software-defined VMware alternative, adding new capabilities that improve usability, resilience, and automation:

Modernized User Experience

• Redesigned user interface with streamlined navigation and workflows that reduce administrative time.
• Simplified operations that accelerate adoption across IT teams.

Enhanced Operations and Control

• Resource tagging for organization, policy enforcement, and cost tracking across departments and tenants.
• Revamped alarming with webhook integration for ServiceNow, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, enabling automated response workflows.

"The VMware alternative conversation has moved beyond licensing costs to architectural superiority," said Marc Staimer, President of Dragon Slayer Consulting. "VergeOS proves you can consolidate virtualization, storage, and networking into one stack—and add capabilities like private AI that legacy vendors can’t deliver without duct tape and partnerships."

Availability

VergeOS 26 will be available for download after the live webinar on 10/30 and immediately to all customers through automatic updates.

To learn more about VergeOS 26 register here on October 30^th at 1:00pm ET.

About VergeIO

VergeIO delivers the industry’s first Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) platform, combining virtualization, storage, networking, and AI into a single software stack. By replacing complex multi-vendor architectures with one operating environment, VergeOS simplifies management, lowers costs, and modernizes data centers. VergeIO moves organizations beyond hypervisor replacement—driving complete infrastructure modernization for the AI-ready enterprise.

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