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    Campaign · Hut 8 Canada
    Hut 8 Canada
    Campaign
    June 2026
    Canada's VMware Alternative.
    Built for Enterprise Scale.
    Hut 8 Secure Cloud delivers enterprise-grade Canadian cloud infrastructure — guaranteed data residency, up to 30% lower TCO than VMware, built-in Kubernetes and S3 storage, with a fully guided migration from day one.
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    ~30%
    Lower TCO vs VMware
    100%
    Canadian Data Residency
    24/7
    Dedicated Support
    PIPEDA
    Aligned Architecture
    Technology built on
    OpenStack KVM Hypervisor Kubernetes (CNCF) Prometheus + Grafana Virtuozzo
    The VMware problem
    Broadcom changed the rules. Your costs went up. Your options got worse.
    Since Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, Canadian organizations face steeper renewal costs, degraded support, restructured partner access, and an uncertain product roadmap. You deserve a better option.

    "20% of VMware enterprise customers will escape the VMware stack — many are exhausted by significant price hikes, degrading support, and mandatory subscription to software bundles."

    — Michele Pelino, Principal Analyst, Forrester Research
    Price increases up to 5×
    Post-acquisition renewals have shocked many customers with mandatory bundle migrations and dramatic cost hikes.
    Degraded support access
    Broadcom restructured its partner programme to invitation-only, cutting many specialist partners customers relied on.
    4–5 products to maintain
    A full VMware cloud stack requires vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Cloud Director, and Chargeback — each with its own licence.
    US data jurisdiction risk
    For Canadian regulated industries, VMware's US ownership under Broadcom introduces ongoing data residency uncertainty.
    Platform features
    Everything included. Nothing bolted on.
    Hut 8 Secure Cloud consolidates hypervisor, storage, networking, Kubernetes, monitoring, and backup into a single, fully managed platform — little to no add-ons, no hidden costs.

    KVM-based hypervisor

    High-performance, CNCF-grade KVM virtualization with higher VM density per node than VMware, automated live migration, and Microsoft SVVP certification.

    High performance

    Kubernetes-as-a-Service

    CNCF-certified Kubernetes included as standard — no Tanzu licence required. Integrated cluster autoscaler, persistent storage, load balancing, and rolling updates.

    Included free

    Built-in monitoring

    Full infrastructure visibility from day one — Prometheus and Grafana monitoring with pre-configured dashboards, real-time alerts, and infrastructure-wide metrics.

    Day-one visibility

    S3-compatible object storage

    Enterprise-grade S3 object storage built in. Consistent 10.5 GB/s GET throughput per node. Ideal for backups, media, and application data at scale.

    Built-in

    Backup-as-a-Service

    Crash-consistent backup for root and secondary volumes managed through the self-service panel or API. Automated schedules, instant restore, and retention policies.

    Self-service

    Zero-downtime updates

    Fully automated platform updates across all components — OS, KVM storage, SDN, and more. Your team is notified, not interrupted.

    Automated
    Migration process
    From VMware to Secure Cloud in four steps.
    Hut 8 guides every step of the migration — from your first assessment to go-live. No surprises, no downtime, no guesswork.
    01

    Capacity assessment

    We analyse your current VMware environment, workload inventory, and resource usage to build a precise migration plan tailored to your estate.

    02

    Architecture design

    We design your target Secure Cloud architecture — cluster sizing, network topology, storage policy, and tenant structure — mapped to your requirements.

    03

    PoC dry run

    Before a single production workload moves, we run a full proof-of-concept migration. You see exactly how the platform performs with your workloads.

    04

    Go-live & handover

    Production migration, training, documentation, and ongoing Hut 8 support. Your team is fully equipped to own and operate the platform from day one.

    Why switch
    How Hut 8 Secure Cloud compares.
    The VMware alternative that doesn't compromise on support, sovereignty, or simplicity.
    Hut 8 Secure Cloud
    Legacy VMware
    Pricing model
    ✓Flat-rate, predictable monthly billing
    ✗Per-socket licensing + add-on costs
    Data residency
    ✓100% Canadian — guaranteed
    ✗US-owned, jurisdiction risk
    Support model
    ✓Dedicated Canadian support team
    ✗Tiered support, overseas escalation
    Migration support
    ✓Fully guided from day one
    ✗Self-managed or paid PS engagement
    Kubernetes
    ✓CNCF-certified, included standard
    ✗Tanzu licence required — extra cost
    Compliance
    ✓PIPEDA-aligned architecture
    ✗Requires additional configuration
    Pricing
    Transparent pricing. No per-socket surprises.
    All Hut 8 Secure Cloud tiers include migration support, built-in monitoring, and Canadian data residency. Pricing is based on your environment size — request a quote and we'll scope it for you.
    FOUNDATION
    Foundation
    On request
    Entry-level cloud for teams moving off VMware. Ideal for smaller environments ready to modernise.
    Up to 30% lower TCO
    • KVM-based hypervisor
    • S3-compatible object storage
    • Built-in monitoring via Prometheus + Grafana
    • Guided migration included
    Request a quote
    Most popular
    ENTERPRISE
    Enterprise
    On request
    Full-scale enterprise cloud with dedicated resources. Built for complex, multi-workload environments.
    Up to 30% lower TCO
    • Everything in Foundation
    • Dedicated compute nodes
    • Kubernetes-as-a-Service included
    • Priority migration support
    Request assessment
    REGULATED
    Regulated
    On request
    Purpose-built for regulated industries and government agencies requiring the highest compliance standards.
    Up to 30% lower TCO
    • Everything in Enterprise
    • PIPEDA-aligned architecture
    • Enhanced data isolation
    • Cleared staff support available
    Talk to us
    All tiers include a no-commitment assessment. Pricing is scoped based on your current VMware environment size.
    Frequently asked questions
    Common questions about Hut 8 Secure Cloud.
    How long does migration typically take?
    Most migrations complete within 30–90 days depending on environment size and complexity. Hut 8 provides a dedicated migration team from assessment through to go-live — no surprises, no downtime.
    Will my data stay in Canada?
    Yes — 100% guaranteed. Hut 8 Secure Cloud operates exclusively from Canadian facilities. Your data never leaves Canadian jurisdiction, satisfying PIPEDA and provincial privacy requirements.
    Do I need to retrain my team?
    Minimal retraining required. Hut 8 Secure Cloud uses familiar open-source tooling — KVM, Kubernetes, Prometheus. Your team gets full documentation, onboarding sessions, and ongoing access to Hut 8's support team.
    What happens to our existing VMware licences?
    Once migrated, you no longer need VMware licences. Hut 8's team will help you plan the licence wind-down as part of the migration project — typically timed to your next renewal date to avoid wasted spend.
    Is Kubernetes included or an add-on?
    Kubernetes is included as standard on all tiers — CNCF-certified, no Tanzu licence required. Integrated cluster autoscaler, persistent storage, load balancing, and rolling updates are all part of the platform.
    How is pricing determined?
    Pricing is based on your current VMware environment — compute, storage, and workload profile. Hut 8 conducts a no-commitment TCO assessment to scope the right tier and give you an accurate quote before any commitment is made.
    Now accepting assessments
    Ready to leave VMware
    behind for good?
    Start with a no-commitment TCO assessment. Hut 8's team will map your current environment, identify savings, and show you exactly what migration looks like — before you sign anything.
    ✓
    No commitment required — assessment is completely free
    ✓
    Response within one business day — Canadian team, Canadian hours
    ✓
    100% Canadian data residency — guaranteed from day one
    ✓
    Guided migration included — no self-managed surprises
    Request your TCO Assessment
    Tell us about your current environment. We'll respond within one business day.

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