KVH Co. Ltd., Asia’s leading information delivery platform headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, today announced that it has launched "Private Cloud Type-S,” a new private cloud computing service that utilizes Midokura’s MidoNet network virtualization software. "MidoNet" is network virtualization software that supports software-defined networking (SDN) / network functions virtualization (NFV) and provides open and flexible next-generation cloud environments, which are based on the popular open source cloud management system "OpenStack."
Employing MidoNet virtualization software, “Private Cloud Type-S” will provide a virtual firewall, virtual L4 load balancer, and virtual L3 distributed routing and other key functions within a single platform using the OpenStack Cloud Controller. Normally standard private cloud services require customers to separately purchase a firewall, a L4 load balancer, and a L3 distributed router as part of their service.
Key characteristics of KVH’s “Private Cloud Type-S” service include the following:
- Reduced Capex / Opex: 20-30% of the total IT cost of a private cloud environment can be reduced since key network functions such as load balancing, firewall, L3 distributed routing are included in Private Cloud Type-S, and enterprises will no longer need to purchase additional network equipment for those functions improving their overall cost efficiency.
- Controllable: Customers may change the configuration of multiple network devices on their own without learning network command lines or submitting any traditional paper-based request forms.
“Private Cloud Type-S” is positioned as a service expansion within KVH’s existing private cloud service portfolio. Pricing of “Private Cloud Type-S” has a one-time installation fee of JPY 1,000,000 with a standard monthly recurring charge of JPY 1,000,000 (tax excluded).
KVH’s decision to deploy OpenStack as the cloud infrastructure software for “Private Cloud Type-S” was based on its belief that there will be a convergence through SDN technology between private cloud and network services, such as KVH etherXEN, KVH DCNet and a variety of other partner services. Partnering with outside firms through open innovation allows KVH to offer collaborative and innovative services longer term to both its network and IT management service customers.
Yoshiyuki Hamada, Vice President, Technology at KVH, said, "The deployment of SDN/NVF technology and OpenStack is a significant turning point for KVH in promoting innovative services through the integration of cloud and network service offerings. KVH will accelerate its use of open innovation for improving our service quality as well as contributing to the development of the OpenStack community. We will continue to help our customers achieve business innovation by developing highly competitive and innovative services geared for the future."
Mr. Dan Mihai Dumitriu, Co-founder and CEO of Midokura providing MidoNet, said, "We are very proud of being able to offer cloud solutions with KVH. The cooperation of KVH private cloud and MidoNet allows customers to easily introduce virtual network in their virtual environments to realize innovative flexibility and scalability. We believe that even more customers will be able to build and use flexible IT infrastructure with relative ease."