Modernizing HPC infrastructure: Migrating VMware and deprecated clusters with sc synergy and xFusion

Rising infrastructure costs, increasing compliance requirements and limited performance are causing companies and institutions across Europe to rethink their high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Whether it’s a university, a research institute or an industrial R&D team, many are struggling with the same challenges: outdated on-premises clusters and a high level of reliance on VMware are slowing down innovation.

This is exactly where sc synergy GmbH, a German cloud provider with infrastructure in three data centers in the Rhine-Main region, comes in together with xFusion, a leading global provider of high-performance IT infrastructure. Together, we provide a future-proof, open HPC platform designed for performance, compliance, and flexibility.

the challenge

VMware and Legacy HPC Clusters

Many organizations face these problems:

High licensing costs and vendor dependency

Limited scalability for AI, simulations, and big data

Lack of compliance with NIS2, GDPR, and digital sovereignty requirements

No GPU access and outdated orchestration

These factors hinder innovation and increase risks – especially in sensitive or regulated areas.

The solution: HPC migration with sc synergy + xFusion

sc synergy offers superior HPC cloud and bare metal solutions – hosted exclusively in Germany. In partnership with xFusion, we are expanding our offering with servers optimized specifically for HPC, AI and scientific computing.

Why xFusion?

HPC-optimized hardware:

GPU support, high density, scalable architecture

Open & manufacturer-independent:

Full control over stack, orchestration, and data

Energy efficient:

Sustainable performance – ideal for organizations with green IT goals

Globally proven, EU-compatible:

Ideal for digital sovereignty strategies in Europe

Together, sc synergy and xFusion offer a powerful, flexible alternative to hyperscalers and expensive VMware platforms.

HPC Migration Assessment: The First Step into a Modern Future

With our structured HPC Migration Assessment, you can get started smoothly. It is aimed at:

VMware-based HPC Environments

Outdated bare metal clusters

On-premises structures with compliance requirements

Contents of the assessment:

Inventory & workload analysis
Capture compute, storage, GPU usage, and performance requirements
TCO and performance comparison
VMware vs. open Cloud vs. bare metal
Compliance check
GDPR, NIS2, digital sovereignty
Future-proof architecture designs
, e.g. based on OpenStack, Kubernetes or Slurm
Migration roadmap
Including pilot environment on xFusion hardware in our data centers

Universities & research institutes
→ Scalable, compliant infrastructure for simulation and data analysis

R&D in automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering
→ Lower latency, higher computing power through GPU clustering

AI & machine learning labs
→ Training & Inference on sovereign, container-enabled platforms

Public sector & EU projects
→ Procurement-compliant & European sovereign

For whom is an HPC migration worthwhile?

Innovation

Why sc synergy?

Infrastructure 100% in Germany
Expertise in CloudStack, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Slurm
Connection via DE-CIX – for low latencies
GDPR & NIS2 compliant, 100% sovereign
Strategic partnership with xFusion & open technology providers

Replace VMware or legacy HPC infrastructure now?

Don’t let outdated technology slow you down any longer. With sc synergy and xFusion, you can modernize your HPC infrastructure – confidently, efficiently and tailored to your needs.

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