Virtualization in the Post-VMware Acquisition Era: Navigating Uncertainty with Systemscorp

The recent acquisition of VMware by Broadcom in October 2023 has marked a significant milestone in the virtualization market, introducing major changes to the licensing model for its products. In this article, we explore how these changes affect companies in Argentina and how we at Systemscorp are committed to helping our customers navigate this transition successfully.

1. End of Perpetual Licenses

Broadcom has discontinued VMware perpetual licenses, which allowed a one-time payment for indefinite use of the software. This means that current users will need to consider new subscription-based licensing options.

2. Subscription Model

Instead of perpetual licenses, Broadcom now offers a subscription model that includes different plans tailored to various business needs. These subscriptions are renewed annually and provide continuous access to the latest software updates and functionality.

3. Standardized Packages

Broadcom has simplified its product offering into four main packages, such as VMware vSphere Foundation and VMware Cloud Foundation, making it easy to choose the most suitable package based on specific business requirements.

4. Impact on Users

Users with existing perpetual licenses can continue to use their software without interruption, but will lose access to new upgrades and functionality. It is recommended that you evaluate the subscription options available to maximize the benefits of ongoing support and technology enhancements.

5. Alternatives and Recommendations

At Systemscorp, we understand that each company has unique virtualization needs. Therefore, we offer specialized consulting to explore alternatives both on-premise (on-premise) and in the cloud, among others, depending on the budget and specific technical requirements of each client. and others, depending on the budget and specific technical requirements of each client.

6. Systemscorp's Commitment: Your Strategic Virtualization Partner in Times of Change.

At Systemscorp, we are experienced consultants in licensing and what-if scenario analysis, so we can support you in multiple ways:

• Analyzing the functional needs associated with the installation of licenses: We delve into what needs led to the purchase of perpetual licenses and related support services, to verify their functional coverage even within new subscription packages. We start with an inventory of perpetual licenses (including renewal dates and expiration dates of support services) to help you get clarity on active contracts.

• With the evaluation of alternative scenarios: Where the new packages don't work for your budget, coverage and effort needs, we can help you evaluate other vendors: according to Gartner, there are several alternatives to VMware, including vendors such as Nutanix, Scale Computing, cas well as solutions from reputable companies such as Microsoft with Hyper-V/Azure such as Microsoft with Hyper-V/Azure Stack and Red Hat with OpenShift Virtualization. Among developers and open source software, the possible scenarios are many and our analysis can help you identify the best solution at a lower cost for the same performance.

Conclusion

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware represents an important step forward for the company. (r)significant evolution in the virtualization landscape, with profound impacts on pricing, licensing and product offerings. At Systemscorp, we are committed to staying at the forefront of these changes. We offer customized solutions and exceptional support to ensure that your company not only adapts, but thrives in this new technology environment. This underscores the importance of making strategic and well-informed decisions to continually optimize your IT operations.

Our Services:

At Systemscorp, we have a team of consultants specialized in virtualization technologies and VMware certified experts. We are here to provide you with a detailed and customized analysis of your current infrastructure, helping you identify the best path forward.

• Personalized Consulting: We evaluate your IT environment and your specific needs to recommend the best solution, either continuing with VMware under Broadcom or exploring more suitable alternatives.

• Specialized Technical Support: We provide high quality technical support to ensure that your virtualization infrastructure works optimally.

• Agnostic Solutions: We have professionals certified in various technologies. Our focus is on finding the solution that best suits your needs and objectives.

Benefits for your company:

• Transparency and Flexibility: Receive a clear and objective assessment of your options.
• Experience and Professionalism: Over 20 years in the industry and a team certified in the latest technologies.
• Customized approach: Tailor-made solutions to solve your specific pain points.

Contact us today:

Don't let uncertainty affect the efficiency of your IT infrastructure. Contact us today for a free consultation and find out how we can be your strategic partner in the post-acquisition VMware era. We're here to help you make informed decisions and ensure the long-term success of your virtualization investment.