💰VMware Customers Explore Alternatives Amid 1,000% Price Hikes
90% of VMware users hunting for cheaper options
TL;DR
90% of VMware users are exploring alternatives due to cost hikes. Broadcom's acquisition and end of perpetual licenses are major factors. Cost savings top the priority list for virtualization strategies.
VMware customers are facing significant challenges as they reconsider their virtualization strategies to reduce dependence on the company. A recent survey of 300 organizations worldwide found that 90% are exploring alternatives due to higher licensing costs. Since Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, customers have reported price hikes of up to 1,000%. Cost savings are the top priority for virtualization roadmap decisions, with 73% of participants citing this as a key factor. The trend shows a move toward multi-hypervisor and hybrid IT environments, with 60% considering a multi-hypervisor strategy and 47% favoring a hybrid IT virtualization setup.
Key Points
90% of VMware users are exploring alternatives due to higher licensing costs.
Since Broadcom's acquisition, customers report price hikes of up to 1,000%.
73% of participants cite cost savings as the top priority for virtualization strategies.
60% of organizations are considering a multi-hypervisor strategy.
47% favor a hybrid IT environment combining hypervisors and containers.
Why It Matters
If you're managing a VMware environment, the shift towards multi-hypervisor and hybrid IT strategies is crucial. Cost savings and operational complexity are driving this trend, with 90% of VMware users exploring alternatives. For teams with mission-critical systems, maintaining continuity while modernizing at a pace that fits business needs is key.
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