In Q2 2025, Arcfra made solid progress. We have been named a sample vendor in Gartner reports for full-stack HCI and VMware alternatives, joined CNCF as a silver member, and launched a joint VDI solution with Omnissa. We also released VMware replacement guides and deepened partnerships to help more customers modernize with Arcfra Enterprise Cloud Platform (AECP).

Top News

Arcfra Recognized in Two 2025 Gartner® Reports

Arcfra earns two Gartner recognitions in a row. They underscore AECP’s compelling capabilities of assisting enterprises in building high-performance, flexible, and cost-efficient on-premises cloud and AI infrastructure.

• Gartner® A Guide to Choosing a VMware Alternative in the Wake of Broadcom Acquisition
• Gartner® Market Guide for Full-Stack Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software

Arcfra Joins CNCF as Silver Member, AKE Becomes Certified Kubernetes Distribution

Arcfra deepens its commitment to the global cloud-native community. Arcfra Kubernetes Engine (AKE) achieved Certified Kubernetes Distribution status from the CNCF, ensuring that it provides users with a reliable and standards-compliant Kubernetes experience.

Arcfra Launches Joint VDI Solution with Omnissa

Slashing costs by 61% compared to VMware vSAN. As a member of Omnissa Technology Partner Program, Arcfra completed partner program certification and earned the Omnissa Partner Ready — Horizon badge for AECP.

Customer Stories

How Cafe24 is Transforming E-Commerce IT Infrastructure with HCI

Cafe24 has turned over 30,000 legacy hardware systems into a streamlined infrastructure. In the interview, Mr. Sanghyun Cho, Head of Infra Strategy Business Division, shares the key challenges, decision-making process, and real-world impact of adopting Arcfra’s solution.

How ConnectWave is Advancing E-Commerce with AI and Hyperconverged Infrastructure

ConnectWave has reduced IDC operational expenses by about 15% while boosting its in-house AI platform. In the interview, Mr. Hongchul Kim, General Manager of System Division, discusses the adoption of HCI to modernize legacy systems, improve efficiency, and optimize costs, and invest in PLAi, its generative AI initiative.

VMware Alternative Collection

Top Questions for VMware Alternatives

Our blog series aims to provide clear answers to the most frequently asked questions around VMware replacement. Covering strategy planning, evaluating alternative solutions (for both ESXi/vSphere and vSAN), and executing a smooth migration.

• Top 4 Questions for VMware Alternatives: A Planning and Decision-Making Guide
• Top 5 Questions for VMware Replacement: vSphere Alternatives and VM Migration Guide
• Top 4 Questions for VMware vSAN Replacement and Full-Stack Alternatives

Arcfra vs. Microsoft Hyper-V, RedHat OpenShift, Proxmox VE, Oracle VirtualBox

Many enterprises are actively seeking viable alternatives to VMware vSphere. In particular, Arcfra AECP, Microsoft Hyper-V, RedHat OpenShift, Proxmox VE, and Oracle VirtualBox are all considered compelling alternatives, though they may have differences in architecture, key features, replacement scope, and ideal use cases.

• Arcfra AECP vs Microsoft Hyper-V
• Arcfra AECP vs Red Hat OpenShift
• Arcfra AECP vs Proxmox VE
• Arcfra AECP vs Oracle VirtualBox

Partnership & Events

South Korea: Empowering Partners & Customers in Seoul & Daejeon

Arcfra Korea held Tech Learning Day in Seoul and Partner Day in Daejeon, enabling partners and customers with the newest Arcfra tech insights.

Singapore: Joining Hands with DCSS to Accelerate Adoption

Arcfra and DCSS Technology Pte Ltd held a partnership launch event, bringing Arcfra enterprise cloud & AI infra solutions to more enterprises across the region.

Thailand: Partnering with SiS, Showcasing Cloud & AI Solutions

Arcfra joined hands with SiS Distribution, one of Thailand’s largest and most trusted IT distributors. Arcfra attended SiS Technology Showcase 2025 to present our AI-powering enterprise cloud solution.