Modernizing Infrastructure: A C-Suite Guide to Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure

Executive Summary Digital transformation demands infrastructure that seamlessly spans cloud, edge, and on-premises environments. Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure (DHI) enables this unified operational model—reducing complexity, enhancing agility, and supporting workload mobility and policy enforcement.

To help organizations navigate this evolving landscape, the Gartner^® Magic Quadrant^™ for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure offers a strategic framework for evaluating vendors based on their ability to execute and completeness of vision. By applying a graphical treatment and a uniform set of evaluation criteria, a Magic Quadrant helps you quickly ascertain how well technology providers are executing their stated visions and how well they are performing against Gartner’s market view.

Why DHI Matters

Strategic Importance of Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure (DHI) DHI is more than a deployment model—it’s a strategic enabler of:

• Unified management across diverse environments.
• Cloud-native agility with on-premises control.
• Edge readiness for latency-sensitive workloads.
• Policy-driven governance and security enforcement.

What It Means for CIOs

Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure (DHI) gives CIOs a strategic path to align IT with business transformation. As operations span cloud, edge, and on-premises environments, CIOs must lead infrastructure modernization that’s scalable, secure, and agile.  Key benefits include:

• Strategic Alignment: Infrastructure that adapts to evolving business needs.
• Efficiency: Simplified operations through unified management and automation.
• Security: Consistent policy enforcement across environments.
• Leadership: Adoption of platforms like Nutanix positions CIOs as drivers of innovation and cost control.

What Should Executives Consider When Evaluating DHI Providers?

Considerations that we believe are key for selecting a DHI Platform include:

• Vendor positioning: Leaders execute well against their current vision and are well positioned for tomorrow.
• Cloud-to-edge consistency: Ensure seamless workload portability and unified operations.
• Security and compliance: Platforms must support policy enforcement across environments.
• Operational simplicity: Look for automation, lifecycle management, and centralized control.

Nutanix: A Leader in the Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure Landscape As a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, Nutanix delivers a platform designed for operational consistency across private cloud, public cloud, and edge environments. Its architecture supports both virtual machines and containers, enabling seamless workload mobility and centralized management.  With a focus on flexibility and resilience, Nutanix offers:

• A unified control plane for hybrid and multicloud operations
• Integrated security, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities
• Cloud-native services deployable across distributed environments
• Open-source Kubernetes support to reduce vendor lock-in

Nutanix enables organizations to modernize infrastructure while maintaining control, agility, and cost efficiency—making it a strategic choice for enterprises navigating digital transformation.

Transform your Infrastructure to meet the demands of a dynamic digital future.
DHI enables unified operations across cloud, edge, and on-prem environments—empowering agility, security, and control. 

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