Virtuozzo, a global leader in alternative cloud platforms for service providers, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Networld Co., Ltd. Through this agreement, Networld has started offering Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure in Japan, empowering service providers with a flexible, high-performance, and cost-effective alternative to traditional virtualization platforms such as VMware.
The partnership aims to support Japanese cloud service providers, managed service providers, and hosting service providers that are seeking to modernize infrastructure, reduce costs, and avoid vendor lock-in — especially in light of licensing and pricing changes from legacy vendors. By combining Virtuozzo’s enterprise-grade, service provider-ready platform with Networld’s market reach and technical expertise, the two companies will accelerate the adoption of next-generation cloud services across the country.
“Japan’s cloud ecosystem is evolving fast, and we’re excited to be part of it,” said Jan‑Jaap Jager, COO & President of Virtuozzo. “Service providers here are actively looking for alternatives that put them back in control without the high costs or complexity of traditional platforms. With Networld, we’re making it easier for them to deliver scalable, compliant, and profitable cloud services that truly fit the needs of the Japanese market.”
Key Features of Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure:
Built specifically for service providers, Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure delivers the core capabilities needed to launch and operate competitive cloud services—combining performance, simplicity, and cost-efficiency in a single platform.
- Open Source-Based: Built on OpenStack and KVM, delivering a flexible, vendor-neutral environment
- Intuitive GUI: Enables seamless transition with intuitive operations and proven success in VMware migration projects
- HCI-Ready Platform: Combines compute, storage, and networking in a turnkey cloud solution that is easy to scale and manage
- Trusted Technology: Nearly 25 years of innovation in virtualization and HCI, pioneered the first commercial system containers and continues to lead in hyperconverged, software-defined cloud infrastructure.
- Global Adoption: Deployed by service providers in more than 80 countries worldwide
Addressing Market Needs in Japan
With strong expertise in virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and IT distribution, Networld is uniquely positioned to support Japanese resellers and service providers transitioning to next-generation platforms. Through this partnership, Networld will offer technical enablement, sales support, and migration assistance to ensure smooth onboarding and fast time-to-market for partners delivering cloud services with Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure.
"We are very pleased to expand cloud infrastructure options in the Japanese market through this strategic partnership with Virtuozzo. There is a growing demand for flexible, high-performance cloud infrastructure that is not dependent on traditional virtualization platforms, and Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure is the ideal solution to meet these needs,” Kentaro Hiramatsu, Executive Officer and Head of Marketing at Networld. “Leveraging the sales support experience and partner support system we have cultivated over the years, Networld will provide support for implementation and operations to enable service providers to more smoothly deploy next-generation cloud services. We hope to continue contributing to the evolution of Japan's cloud ecosystem through our collaboration with Virtuozzo."
Service providers interested in offering Virtuozzo-based cloud solutions in Japan are encouraged to contact the Virtuozzo and Networld teams to learn more about partnership opportunities.
