Application-Defined Infrastructure (ADI): The Fourth Wave of IT Infrastructure Innovation

This article reviews the evolution of data‑center infrastructure across three historic waves, introduces the fourth wave—Application‑Defined Infrastructure (ADI)—and examines how container technology, hypervisor‑based virtualization, hyper‑converged infrastructure, and Robin Systems’ ADI solution address the operational challenges of modern cloud‑native and stateful applications.

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Application-Defined Infrastructure (ADI): The Fourth Wave of IT Infrastructure Innovation

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Jun 27, 2020 · Cloud Computing

The Fourth Wave of IT Infrastructure: Application‑Defined Infrastructure (ADI) and Its Impact

This article reviews the evolution of data‑center infrastructure through three historic waves, introduces the fourth wave of application‑defined infrastructure (ADI), and examines how container technologies, hypervisor‑based virtualization, hyper‑converged infrastructure, and Robin Systems’ ADI reshape cloud computing and large‑scale IT operations.

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The Fourth Wave of IT Infrastructure: Application‑Defined Infrastructure (ADI) and Its Impact