Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has led to sweeping changes in VMware’s licensing model, moving away from perpetual licenses to a subscription-only structure. These changes are already impacting businesses across industries, and it’s essential to understand the implications.

Key Changes

• No More Perpetual Licenses: VMware is phasing out perpetual licenses in favor of subscription-based offerings.
• Bundled Offerings: Products like vSphere and vSAN are now available only as part of bundled suites such as VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF).
• End of Support for Legacy Licenses: Support for existing perpetual licenses will gradually be discontinued, pushing customers to migrate.

Implications for Your Business

• Cost Structure Shifts: Budgeting and procurement must adjust for ongoing operational expenditure rather than one-time capital expenditure.
• Migration Urgency: To avoid disruption, organizations must evaluate their current VMware deployments and plan migrations to the new licensing model.
• Limited Flexibility: The bundling approach may reduce the flexibility to pick and choose only needed features or services.

Sureworks Recommendations

1. Assess Your Current Environment: Take inventory of your existing VMware infrastructure and licensing.
2. Engage a Trusted Partner: Work with Sureworks to explore the best migration path that aligns with your business and budget.
3. Plan for the Long-Term: Consider hybrid or alternative virtualization strategies that may offer better flexibility and ROI.

Broadcom’s VMware licensing shift is a turning point. Proactive planning today can prevent disruption tomorrow. Sureworks is here to guide you every step of the way.

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