INFOSERVE pushes Proxmox virtualization as cost‑effective VMware alternative in Germany

INFOSERVE, a Saarbrücken‑based IT services firm and authorized reseller of Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE), is promoting the open‑source platform as a viable alternative to VMware. Rising subscription prices for VMware have prompted many IT leaders to look for solutions that preserve digital sovereignty and avoid vendor lock‑in. INFOSERVE assists clients with "VMware‑exit" projects, migrating workloads of 50 to 500 virtual machines to PVE, which combines KVM and container‑based virtualization, supports HA clusters, storage, and virtual networking.

The company released a whitepaper detailing migration steps, effort estimates and potential cost savings. Dr. Stefan Leinenbach, Geschäftsführer of INFOSERVE, said, “The switch of a virtualization environment is not trivial, but entirely manageable. When the new, expensive VMware features are not needed, Proxmox is technologically on par and economically superior.” INFOSERVE’s experience includes moving its own infrastructure away from VMware after the partner faced steep price hikes, positioning the firm as a knowledgeable guide for other enterprises seeking similar transitions.