We’re proud to announce that Nexus Open Systems is now an authorised Proxmox Silver Partner, one of only two in the UK. It’s an important milestone for our infrastructure team and strengthens the specialist expertise we can offer customers across virtualisation, infrastructure, migration, backup, disaster recovery and ongoing managed IT support.
For customers, it means access to recognised Proxmox expertise alongside the managed IT, infrastructure, cyber security and Microsoft services our team is already trusted to deliver.
What does becoming a Proxmox Silver Partner mean?
Proxmox Silver Partner status recognises organisations with expertise in Proxmox technologies and the professional services that support them.
For Nexus customers, this means we can provide specialist guidance across Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE), Proxmox Backup Server, clustering, high availability, storage technologies and migration projects.
It also reflects work we are already doing with customers. Our infrastructure specialists have delivered both VMware-to-Proxmox migrations and new Proxmox deployments, helping organisations modernise their IT environments while maintaining a focus on resilience, security and business continuity.
Why is Proxmox becoming an important option for businesses?
Virtualisation sits underneath many of the systems businesses rely on every day. When the technology supporting those environments changes, organisations need to consider more than licensing.
Changes to the VMware market following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware have led many organisations to reassess their virtualisation strategies. Licensing costs, commercial changes and concerns about vendor dependency have prompted businesses to investigate alternatives, including Proxmox.
Proxmox provides an open-source virtualisation platform with enterprise support options. Depending on an organisation’s requirements, it can offer greater flexibility and control while potentially reducing the long-term cost of running virtualised infrastructure.
That does not mean Proxmox is automatically the right choice for every business. The important question is whether it is right for your environment.
Related Reading: Why Proxmox can be a practical alternative to VMware.
Can Nexus help with VMware-to-Proxmox migration?
Yes. VMware-to-Proxmox migration is one of the areas where we are seeing increasing demand.
A successful migration starts well before workloads are moved. We assess the existing environment, understand dependencies, review storage and networking, consider backup and disaster recovery requirements, and develop a migration plan designed around the organisation’s operational needs.
Our VMware migration services can support the process from initial discovery through to implementation, optimisation and ongoing management.
How can Proxmox support resilient IT infrastructure?
Resilience is an important part of any modern infrastructure strategy.
Proxmox technologies can support high availability and clustered environments, while Proxmox Backup Server provides capabilities for protecting and recovering workloads.
Used as part of a wider infrastructure strategy, these technologies can help organisations reduce their reliance on individual servers and other potential single points of failure.
At Nexus, we look at virtualisation alongside backup, disaster recovery, security and business continuity. This joined-up approach helps ensure that infrastructure decisions support the wider needs of the business.
What Proxmox projects has Nexus already delivered?
Our new Silver Partner status builds on the hands-on experience we’ve gained delivering IT support and infrastructure services for organisations across Devon, the South West, and throughout the UK and Wales.
For example, Cornwall based Key Organics worked with Nexus to modernise its IT infrastructure through a VMware vSphere to Proxmox migration. We have also delivered Proxmox projects for Plymouth based clients Williams Southern and Tamar Crossings.
Related Reading: Case studies | Nexus Open Systems
Why choose Nexus for Proxmox and managed infrastructure?
The Proxmox partnership adds another capability to our wider managed IT and infrastructure offering.
Nexus has more than 26 years’ experience helping organisations make better use of technology. We are a Microsoft Solutions Partner across multiple areas, including Modern Work, Infrastructure and Security, and hold Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications. We are also a G-Cloud 14 supplier, supporting our work with public sector organisations across the UK.
For organisations reviewing VMware or planning a significant infrastructure change, this broader perspective can be valuable. Rather than looking at virtualisation in isolation, we can consider how the decision fits into your wider IT strategy, security, cloud services, backup, disaster recovery and future growth.
What does this mean for Nexus customers?
Becoming a Proxmox Silver Partner gives our customers another route to modern, flexible and resilient infrastructure, supported by a team that already understands their wider IT environment.
Whether you are considering moving away from VMware, reviewing infrastructure costs, planning a new virtualisation environment or looking for additional support for your internal IT team, we can help assess your options.
As the South West’s only Proxmox Silver Partner, we’re proud to strengthen our managed IT and infrastructure services and continue helping organisations across the region and throughout the UK build IT environments that are secure, resilient and fit for the future.
If you’re considering a VMware-to-Proxmox migration or would like to understand whether Proxmox is right for your organisation, get in touch with Nexus Open Systems to arrange a free consultation.