IBM Fusion is a hybrid cloud platform engineered to simplify the deployment and enterprise-class support of Red Hat OpenShift for containers, virtual machines, and AI (including IBM watsonx). It can be delivered as either a software-defined solution or a hyperconverged hardware/software stack. Fusion provides enterprise-grade data services—persistent storage, integrated backup, data cataloging, and high availability/disaster recovery (HA/DR). The platform converges virtual machines, containerized applications, and AI workloads into a unified environment, enabling organizations to modernize at their own pace while reducing operational complexity. 

How Does IBM Fusion Help with Storage and AI Implementation? 

Modern enterprises are shifting away from traditional virtualization, aiming to adopt containerized applications. However, many initiatives stall due to the complexity of deploying and maintaining container platforms. Building a resilient, high-performance OpenShift environment demands advanced expertise in networking, storage, Kubernetes, and automation. 

IBM Fusion addresses these challenges by pre-integrating enterprise capabilities. The Fusion HCI solution bundles all necessary hardware and software, enabling rapid deployment—often in less than a day. With joint IBM + Red Hat support, ongoing management is streamlined. Fusion also adds features not found in standard OpenShift deployments, such as high availability, backup, metadata discovery, and global namespace. The inclusion of GPU nodes transforms Fusion into a turnkey AI stack, allowing customers to train, fine-tune, and deploy models directly within OpenShift.  

Transform your Hybrid Cloud with IBM and WWT  

WWT is an IBM Platinum Business Partner, uniquely positioned to design, build, and implement IBM Fusion solutions. WWT's Advanced Technology Center offers hands-on demonstrations of Fusion's capabilities, ensuring customers can see real-world benefits before deployment. WWT's expertise accelerates adoption and maximizes ROI, helping organizations overcome skill gaps and technical hurdles.