Cisco, Nutanix partner in multicloud transformation solution

Cisco (CSCO) and Nutanix (NTNX) announced a global strategic partnership to accelerate hybrid multicloud deployments by offering a hyperconverged solution for IT modernization and business transformation. This new partnership aims to simplify and accelerate the delivery of infrastructure and applications, at a global scale, through best-in-class cloud operating models, flexibility, and automated resiliency with customer support. The new offering integrates Cisco’s SaaS-managed compute and networking infrastructure with the Nutanix Cloud Platform and will be sold by Cisco using its go-to-market reach. The solution will offer flexible deployment options with support for Cisco UCS rack and blade servers, including initial support for C-Series Servers and planned, future support for UCS X-Series. Solution availability is expected in the next 90 days.