Syneto Hyperion – The European Alternative to Traditional Hypervisors for SMEs
A Fully European Hypervisor: Hyperion
In May 2025, Syneto held a three-stop roadshow—Milan, Rome, and Madrid—to showcase the latest innovations in its technology portfolio. Among the highlights was the official unveiling of Hyperion, the new in-house developed hypervisor aimed at providing a true alternative to VMware’s incumbent ESXi, which is now under scrutiny following its acquisition by Broadcom.
Hyperion offers a concrete solution for businesses, especially SMEs, that are now re-evaluating their virtualization choices due to new commercial policies, contractual restrictions, and rising costs introduced by VMware’s new structure.
The Context: SMEs Forced to Rethink Virtualization
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has sent shockwaves through the IT sector. After years of stability, many companies—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises—are now facing significant disruption. Changes to licensing, pricing, and distribution models are driving IT leaders to seek more transparent, sustainable, and independent alternatives.
For years, VMware was the go-to foundation for building stable application environments. Today, however, numerous reports and surveys indicate a clear trend: the need to reduce reliance on single vendors and reconsider available market solutions.
Additionally, over 50% of VMware customer companies have reported they are exploring other options due to concerns over costs, licensing, and complex management (Civo Research 2024).
Hyperion: Syneto’s Integrated and Practical Proposal
In this context, Syneto reaffirms its commitment to SMEs with a practical solution: Hyperion, a hypervisor developed as a KVM fork, designed to offer a stable, compatible, and secure alternative.
Natively integrated into Syneto OS6’s resilient data management and protection platform, Hyperion enables:
- Centralized management via a web interface with native SSL
- Integrated VM-level and app-consistent recovery within disaster recovery
- Compatibility with hundreds of operating systems, thanks to KVM architecture
- Elimination of vendor lock-in, in full respect of digital sovereignty
Thanks to its integration with the Syneto File System, Hyperion delivers high performance, operational continuity, and advanced data protection.
Addressing Migration Challenges: Syneto Simplifies the Journey
Choosing a new hypervisor is a strategic decision that raises valid concerns and demands clear answers. Syneto has tackled the main operational issues that often deter companies from exploring alternatives:
- How complex is the migration project?
Syneto provides tools and dedicated support for a smooth, disruption-free transition. - Is there an integrated ecosystem?
Hyperion is part of Syneto OS6, an all-in-one platform that includes management, backup, and orchestration. - Is the solution mature?
Built on KVM, a proven and robust technology, Hyperion inherits enterprise-level reliability and compatibility. - How is it managed day-to-day?
The interface is intuitive, processes are automated, and technical support is available in Italian, reducing the learning curve and operational load.
Conclusion: A European Hypervisor for Those Who Want to Regain Control
Hyperion is not just a technical alternative—it’s a strategic choice for those who want to reclaim their IT infrastructure, lowering costs, complexity, and dependencies.
With a service model tailored to SME needs, local support, and a focus on technological independence and ease of use, Hyperion is a concrete, reliable, and sustainable proposal for the future of virtualization.
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