This IDC Spotlight explores how enterprises are rethinking virtualization amid cloud-native, container, and AI demands. Traditional hypervisor models are giving way to unified platforms that manage both VMs and containers. KubeVirt, built on Kubernetes and KVM, is highlighted as an open, extensible option that reduces silos and vendor lock-in. Organizations are weighing conservative, aggressive, and phased migration strategies. The broader theme: virtualization must adapt to modern operating models, integrating DevOps workflows and AI-ready infrastructure while balancing cost, risk, and long-term viability.

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