"Western Union is six months into a migration of 900 to 1,200 applications that run across a 3,900-core server fleet. The decision to move came during a period of re-invention at Western Union, a 175-year-old company that is currently working to become more customer-focused and therefore is open to new suppliers to help reach that goal."
"Shaw described Western Union's relationship with Nutanix as 'symbiotic.' Western Union did consider the possibility of Nutanix being acquired as a risk, but Shaw said during sales negotiations, Nutanix's lawyers included continuity assurances. 'That made us feel comfortable with the longevity of the deal,' he said."
"Western Union also felt Nutanix offered technical advantages, including greater flexibility for workload placement. That matters because Western Union operates in over 200 countries, and some workloads must run in-country. Shaw said he feels confident Nutanix will make it possible to deploy those apps to whatever infrastructure is appropriate wherever Western Union operates."
"The migration is in its early stages, he said, and hitting the kind of obstacles he expected when trying to move older software. 'It is more about figuring out how to get it done.'"
Western Union is transitioning from VMware to Nutanix, migrating 900 to 1,200 applications across a 3,900-core server fleet. This decision aligns with the company's goal of becoming more customer-focused. Challenges with Broadcom's software licensing strategy prompted the move, as it required costly acquisitions. Western Union values its relationship with Nutanix for its technical advantages and flexibility in workload placement, essential for operations in over 200 countries. The migration is ongoing, with expected challenges in moving older software.
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