Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) is a technology that combines compute and storage resources into a single solution, simplifying deployment and management. It utilizes Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) technologies to provide a unified approach, allowing businesses to efficiently provision infrastructure tailored to specific workloads.

Intel Optane SSDs demonstrate improved performance across various metrics, including IOPS and latency, when compared to traditional SSDs. In testing, configurations using Intel Optane SSDs showed significant reductions in latency—up to 12 times lower—and increased throughput, achieving performance improvements ranging from 3.4x to 28x over hybrid configurations.

The growth of HCI is driven by several key factors, including the accelerating adoption of cloud computing, the need for alignment between IT and business objectives, and the continuous increase in enterprise data. As technology matures, these factors are reshaping IT infrastructure management and deployment models.