Next Wave of Virtualization with Scalable Processors

This technical report discusses the evolution and current trends in virtualization technology, emphasizing its critical role in modern infrastructure strategies. It outlines how virtualization has transitioned from mainframe partitioning to encompass hardware-assisted models and container frameworks, enhancing resource utilization and operational control. The report highlights the necessity for enterprises to adopt virtualization strategies that balance performance, security, and sustainability in increasingly heterogeneous environments. It notes that virtualization is essential for supporting distributed workloads driven by AI, hybrid cloud, and edge computing. The report also details the growing importance of unified VM and container architectures, which allow organizations to run legacy and cloud-native applications side by side. Key statistics indicate that virtual machines will account for a significant portion of global server infrastructure spending. Additionally, the report addresses the convergence of hybrid, distributed, and edge virtualization, emphasizing the need for consistent performance and operational resilience across diverse computing environments.