Oxide’s First Commercial Cloud Computer Aims To Bridge The Gap Between Cloud And On-premises Systems!

Hmmmm...where should my data centers live? On cloud or on-premise?

How about both?

If you are a business that often faces this dilemma, this news is for you!

San Francisco-based startup Oxide has just dropped a game-changer that's bound to revolutionize how businesses think about their computing infrastructure. It is presenting users with the world's first "commercial cloud computer" that's all theirs, right within their own data center. Now, users can say goodbye to the age-old dilemma of choosing between cloud and on-premises computing as Oxide has cracked the code and given enterprises the best of both worlds!

So, what's the buzz and why should you care?
 

• First, Oxide announced a whopping $44 million in a series A funding round led by Eclipse VC, with significant backing from Intel Capital, Riot Ventures, Counterpart Ventures and Rally Ventures. This financial rocket fuel will catapult Oxide's cloud computer into the stratosphere, making it a top-tier choice for teams who want to take their customer service to the next level.

• Andy Fligel, senior managing director at Intel Capital said, "Oxide addresses the most urgent needs of stakeholders in enterprise IT. They have eliminated the trade-off between cloud and on-premises so enterprises can achieve cloud performance across every aspect of their business. Oxide makes it possible to 'own the cloud' instead of renting it—a concept that could shift the economics of cloud computing."

• In a world where businesses are constantly grappling with the problem of choosing between the convenience of cloud services and the control of on-premises infrastructure, Oxide emerges as the knight in shining armor. With this revolutionary technology, enterprises can finally bridge the gap between the two.

• Oxide's journey to the cloud began with a dream team of computing industry veterans. Steve Tuck and Bryan Cantrill, who've spearheaded cloud infrastructure efforts at Dell, Sun Microsystems and Joyent, along with a squad of 60 tech wizards on a quest to create something remarkable. After four years of relentless work, they've presented a unified cloud computer system!

What sets Oxide apart?
 

• Well, Oxide has designed the hardware and software together, ensuring a seamless user experience. The result? A Cloud Computer that combines the power of networking solutions, computing and storage capabilities into a single, plug-and-play box. It's like having your very own cloud infrastructure in a box, ready to go. Besides, the efficiency gains are incredible, with energy efficiency improvements of up to 35% over traditional servers.

• That's not all; Oxide's plug-and-play box boasts 32 sleds, each housing an AMD CPU, DRAM and storage—all bundled together for easy installation. In just four hours, you can have it up and running and if you ever need more capacity, order and snap you will get it. It's that easy!

• The real magic, however, is in the software. Oxide's bundled software accelerates developer velocity and gives operators complete control over capacity, health and utilization. It's a dream come true for developers who can now enjoy instant, self-service access to their tools while ensuring the highest level of security and control. In other words, you get the best of both worlds—scalability and convenience of the cloud, with the granular control and security benefits of on-premises infrastructure.

• Oh - and did we mention that it takes up less physical space than traditional on-prem hardware? That's right, Oxide's innovation not only brings the cloud closer but also makes it more compact.

So, there you have it. Oxide's groundbreaking commercial cloud computer is set to change the game for enterprises worldwide. Now, the cloud vs. on-premises dilemma is a thing of the past and Oxide is here to lead the way into the future of computing.

What do you think about this brand-new revolution in the cloud space? Will more businesses adopt such a cloud and on-premises system?

Let your thoughts float in the comments section below!