Despite its popularity, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) remains an enigma. Using industry-standard hardware, this sought-after solution increases flexibility, ease of operations, and scalability and accelerates service delivery to the benefit of infrastructure and operations (I&O) pros. Vendors position themselves as providing differentiated value based either on organic innovation or partnerships with other vendors. I&O pros can use this report to navigate vendor offerings, cut the clutter, and achieve benefits which otherwise might remain a mirage.