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What is Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure?

Distributed hybrid infrastructure (DHI) are solutions incorporating cloud-native infrastructure principles (e.g., programmability, elasticity, modularity and resiliency). DHI can be deployed and managed, delivering cloud services wherever the customer chooses, including on-premises, at the colocation, at the edge or in the public cloud. This flexibility sets DHI apart from traditional public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS), which typically relies on a centralized approach. Vendors fall into three categories, with distinct strategies: cloud platform providers, full stack hyperconverged vendors and software infrastructure platform providers. Their offerings include software and/or integrated hardware with a unified management and control plane.

DHI serves as the foundation for deploying applications in a distributed manner, while maintaining a cloud-native or cloud-inspired approach. This approach enhances agility and flexibility for workloads that require deployment beyond the public cloud infrastructure and addresses potential limitations of traditional on-premises setups. DHI offers greater consistency, flexibility, mobility, isolation and availability across customer environments.

Enterprises can benefit from the principles of cloud computing, while retaining the ability to deploy resources whenever and wherever they are needed, and provide options to address workload specific characteristics, such as latency, performance and data sovereignty. Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders targeting this market typically have strong hybrid needs and do not necessarily adhere to a cloud-only or cloud-first strategy, often maintaining substantial on-premises deployments. This strategic approach enables enterprises to harness the advantages of both environments, offering the flexibility needed to standardize and optimize operations, uphold performance and availability service-level agreements (SLAs), and support a variety of workloads.

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VMware Cloud Foundation

By Broadcom (VMware)

4.2
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Azure Local

By Microsoft

4.4
(66 Ratings)

Azure Local is a software developed by Microsoft that focuses on bringing Azure cloud services to on-premises environments. The software enables organizations to run Azure services inside their own data centers, offering features such as local data storage, low-latency computing, and compliance with regulatory requirements that mandate data residency. Azure Local integrates with existing local infrastructure, provides cloud management capabilities on-premises, and supports workloads that require edge computing or remain disconnected from the public cloud. It addresses business problems related to regulatory compliance, data sovereignty, and operational efficiency by allowing enterprises to utilize Azure services locally while maintaining centralized management and security features.

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Nutanix Cloud Platform

By Nutanix

4.5
(63 Ratings)

Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) is a software-defined hybrid cloud platform with centralized management for apps and data anywhere, including edge locations and private data centers to public clouds, while maintaining sovereignty, security, and performance. NCP delivers VM and container-based architectures, an enterprise AI platform, and resilient, automated operations with data simplicity and control, including disaster recovery, networking, and security, Day2 operations.

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AWS Outposts

By Amazon Web Services (AWS)

4.4
(37 Ratings)

AWS Outposts is a software that enables organizations to run Amazon Web Services infrastructure and services on premises, facilitating a consistent hybrid cloud experience. The software is designed to extend native AWS services, infrastructure, and operating models to on-premises environments, addressing business needs for local data residency, low latency, and application processing close to end users or specific systems. AWS Outposts integrates with existing AWS services and management interfaces, allowing users to deploy computing and storage resources at their physical location and to manage workloads using familiar tools and APIs. This approach helps organizations maintain interoperability between on-premises and AWS cloud workloads, supporting use cases such as data center modernization, local processing, and application migration.

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Google Distributed Cloud

By Google

4.2
(35 Ratings)

Google Distributed Cloud is a software solution designed to extend cloud services and infrastructure to edge locations, on-premises data centers, and multiple public clouds. It enables organizations to run applications in diverse environments while maintaining consistent deployment, management, and monitoring capabilities. The software integrates with Google Cloud services to support workloads that require low latency, local data processing, and data residency compliance. It offers features such as workload portability, scalability, Kubernetes-based orchestration, and centralized policy enforcement. Google Distributed Cloud addresses business needs related to hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, enabling efficient resource utilization and operational consistency across distributed environments.

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AWS Local Zones

By Amazon Web Services (AWS)

4.4
(33 Ratings)

AWS Local Zones is a software offering from Amazon Web Services that extends cloud infrastructure to locations closer to end-users and resources. The software provides compute, storage, database, and other select AWS services at the edge of the cloud, enabling users to run latency-sensitive applications such as real-time gaming, media and entertainment creation, machine learning inference, and virtual desktop solutions. By positioning resources closer to metropolitan areas, the software aims to address challenges around low latency and local data processing requirements while allowing for consistent operations with cloud-based workloads. AWS Local Zones is designed to help organizations meet regulatory or data residency requirements and optimize performance for distributed environments.

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Red Hat OpenShift

By IBM (Red Hat)

4.4
(18 Ratings)

Red Hat OpenShift is a software platform that provides container orchestration, application deployment, and lifecycle management for cloud-native applications. The software is built on Kubernetes and offers features such as automated application scaling, integrated developer tools, and support for hybrid and multicloud environments. Red Hat OpenShift enables automated build and deployment workflows, centralized management of resources, application monitoring, and security controls. The software addresses business challenges associated with deploying, managing, and scaling applications in complex environments by streamlining the development process, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering collaboration between development and operations teams.

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AWS Snowball (Legacy)

By Amazon Web Services (AWS)

4.6
(14 Ratings)

AWS Snowball is a data transfer software designed to help organizations move large amounts of data into and out of Amazon Web Services. The software supports secure and efficient data migration by providing encryption and integration with AWS storage services. AWS Snowball addresses business problems related to data transfer bottlenecks by enabling the transfer of terabytes or petabytes of data without relying on network bandwidth limitations. It automates the logistics of data movement, accelerates migration timelines, and maintains the integrity and security of data during transit. The software is utilized in scenarios such as cloud migration, backup, disaster recovery, and analytics projects requiring high-volume data transfer.

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SUSE Virtualization

By SUSE

4.4
(11 Ratings)

SUSE Virtualization is a software that enables organizations to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical server by partitioning server resources through virtualization technologies. The software supports major hypervisor platforms, providing capabilities for workload isolation, resource allocation, and policy-based management. SUSE Virtualization is designed to help businesses optimize server utilization, reduce hardware costs, and manage diverse IT environments efficiently. It integrates with automation and orchestration tools, allowing for streamlined deployment and administration of virtual machines. The software addresses challenges associated with server sprawl, energy consumption, and infrastructure complexity while supporting a range of Linux and Windows guest operating systems.

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Tencent Cloud Enterprise Solution

By Tencent Cloud

4.7
(11 Ratings)

Tencent Cloud Enterprise Solution is a software designed to provide cloud computing resources, data storage, and networking capabilities for businesses. It offers infrastructure as a service and platform as a service, supporting applications with scalable computing power, reliable storage, and efficient data management. The software includes features such as virtual machines, database management, security controls, disaster recovery, and monitoring. It enables businesses to migrate workloads, develop and host applications, and handle large amounts of data while managing operational costs and minimizing downtime. The software addresses challenges related to system scalability, resource availability, data security, and compliance for organizations seeking cloud-based solutions.

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Cloud Dedicated Zone

By Tencent Cloud

4.9
(10 Ratings)

Cloud Dedicated Zone is a software designed to offer dedicated cloud infrastructure for organizations, allowing them to establish isolated environments within a public cloud. The software provides customizable computing, storage, and network resources, enabling businesses to maintain enhanced data security and compliance. It supports private connectivity and integration with existing IT systems, offering control over resource allocation and deployment. Cloud Dedicated Zone addresses business needs for scalability and reliability by allowing enterprises to manage workloads in a dedicated environment while leveraging the flexibility of cloud computing.

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IBM Power Virtual Server

By IBM

4.4
(7 Ratings)

IBM Power Virtual Server is a software that provides scalable virtualized compute resources based on IBM Power Systems architecture. It enables businesses to run AIX, IBM i, and Linux workloads in a cloud environment while leveraging existing Power Systems applications and data. The software allows users to integrate with automation and management tools, configure virtual machines, manage storage, and maintain high levels of security and compliance. IBM Power Virtual Server addresses the business need for flexible workload deployment, simplified IT operations, and the ability to extend on-premises infrastructure into the cloud without refactoring applications.

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Alibaba Cloud Apsara Stack

By Alibaba Cloud

4.3
(4 Ratings)

Alibaba Cloud Apsara Stack is a software solution designed to deliver cloud computing capabilities for private data centers and on-premises environments. It provides functionality for elastic computing, storage, networking, and security management, enabling organizations to build, manage, and scale their infrastructure efficiently. The software offers support for containerization, virtualization, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence workloads, as well as comprehensive monitoring and management tools to optimize resource utilization. Apsara Stack aims to address the need for flexible, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure that meets compliance requirements and integrates with existing enterprise systems, facilitating rapid application deployment and business innovation.

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Oracle Database@Azure

By Oracle

5
(4 Ratings)

Oracle Database@Azure is a software that delivers Oracle database services natively on Microsoft Azure. It provides users with Oracle database capabilities, such as high availability, scalability, and comprehensive security, directly within the Azure cloud environment. The software allows organizations to run workloads that require Oracle databases alongside other Azure services, supporting use cases like application modernization, analytics, and migrations. It addresses the business problem of integrating Oracle database functionality with existing Azure infrastructure, offering automated management, support for mission-critical workloads, and compatibility with Oracle tools and features.

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Huawei Cloud Stack

By Huawei

4
(3 Ratings)

Huawei Cloud Stack is a cloud infrastructure software designed to support the digital transformation of organizations by providing cloud computing, storage, and network services. The software enables the deployment and management of private and hybrid clouds, offering features such as virtualization, cloud resource scheduling, and unified management. Huawei Cloud Stack aims to address the need for efficient resource allocation, rapid service deployment, data security, and centralized operation and maintenance. The software is used to streamline IT infrastructure, facilitate workload migration, and enhance business continuity through disaster recovery capabilities and elastic resource scalability. It supports various application scenarios including enterprise data centers, government systems, and industry-specific solutions while ensuring compliance and interoperability within complex IT environments.

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OCI Dedicated Region

By Oracle

3.7
(3 Ratings)

OCI Dedicated Region is a cloud software that delivers a complete set of cloud services in a customer’s data center, managed by Oracle. The software provides computing, storage, database, networking, and security features that are consistent with public cloud offerings. It supports integration with existing IT infrastructure and enables organizations to run workloads on-premises while maintaining data residency and regulatory compliance. OCI Dedicated Region addresses business needs for scalable and elastic resources, high availability, and operational control by offering a managed cloud environment within a private facility. It is designed to support a variety of enterprise applications and workloads, allowing organizations to benefit from cloud capabilities without moving sensitive data offsite.

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CloudBox

By Alibaba Cloud

4.5
(2 Ratings)

CloudBox software by Alibaba Cloud provides cloud storage and file management capabilities for organizations. The software enables users to store, access, and share documents and data securely through an online platform. CloudBox integrates with collaborative tools, allowing team members to work with files in real-time and manage permissions. The software offers multi-device synchronization, ensuring files are accessible across platforms such as web and mobile. Data protection features such as encryption and access controls are included to enhance security. CloudBox software is designed to address business requirements for scalable storage, efficient data sharing, and centralized information management in cloud environments.

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Oracle Cloud@Customer

By Oracle

4.5
(2 Ratings)

Oracle Cloud@Customer software provides cloud infrastructure and services for deployment in customer data centers. It enables organizations to utilize cloud computing resources while retaining control over data and applications on-premises. The software supports a wide range of workloads including databases, analytics, and application development, allowing integration with existing IT environments. It offers automated management, security, and compliance capabilities to address regulatory and operational requirements. Oracle Cloud@Customer software provides scalable compute, storage, and networking resources, facilitating performance optimization and resource efficiency for enterprise workloads. It helps organizations address data residency and latency concerns by delivering cloud functionalities within their preferred locations.

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Oracle Database@AWS

By Oracle

4.5
(2 Ratings)

Oracle Database@AWS is a software that enables organizations to deploy Oracle Database on Amazon Web Services infrastructure. It offers features such as automated provisioning, scalability, and high availability for transactional and analytical workloads. The software supports data management, backup and recovery, and security configurations compliant with industry standards. Users can run Oracle Database on AWS to manage and process structured and unstructured data, supporting business operations that require performance, reliability, and integration with native AWS services. The software addresses the need for scalable cloud-based database solutions and simplifies database administration by leveraging automation and monitoring capabilities.

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Oracle Interconnect for Google Cloud

By Oracle

5
(2 Ratings)

Oracle Interconnect for Google Cloud is a software that facilitates secure and private connectivity between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Google Cloud Platform. The software enables organizations to run workloads across both cloud environments, providing low-latency data transfer and integrated identity management. It is designed to address the business need for hybrid and multicloud strategies by supporting seamless data and application interoperability. Oracle Interconnect for Google Cloud supports unified workload management, synchronized network configuration, and consistent security policies across clouds, helping organizations optimize resource utilization and improve operational flexibility. This software supports use cases such as database replication, analytics integration, and application migration between Oracle and Google Cloud platforms.

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Features of Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure

Updated October 2025

Mandatory Features:

  • Integrated platform services comprising hypervisor, storage and virtualized networking services.

  • Management of the distributed infrastructure that is supported by a set of APIs that encompasses all of the distributed infrastructure’s capabilities.

  • Vendor-engineered, hybrid cloud infrastructure, resource management control plane.

  • Centralized management portal that provides a secure, automated, full-stack solution for operating and supporting the distributed infrastructure.

  • Support for virtual machines (VMs).

  • Ability to deploy the infrastructure services in multiple locations that must include on-premises customer data centers or colocations sites, and at least one hyperscale public cloud platform.

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