Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has fundamentally changed the licensing landscape for hundreds of thousands of enterprises. Perpetual licences eliminated. Support-only contracts ended. Subscription bundles imposed. This guide gives IT leaders the complete picture — and a practical response framework — for every scenario from forced transition to full exit.
A clear explanation of what changed — perpetual licences, SnS contracts, and product bundling — and what your specific VMware estate means for your cost exposure under the new model.
Realistic cost modelling for vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria, and VCF transitions. How to calculate your true total cost increase and identify which workloads are most exposed.
Despite Broadcom's aggressive posture, there are commercial levers available to large enterprises. We identify the specific conditions under which meaningful discounts remain achievable.
Detailed evaluation of Nutanix, Azure Stack HCI, AWS Outposts, OpenShift, and bare-metal alternatives. Migration timelines, cost comparisons, and risk assessments for each path.
How Broadcom's audit approach differs from VMware's legacy model, what triggers increased scrutiny, and how to ensure your usage records are audit-ready before approaching renewal.
A structured decision tree based on your VMware footprint size, workload portability, migration risk tolerance, and 3-year TCO comparison — tailored to your specific situation.
Understand your total VMware cost exposure, evaluate credible exit alternatives, and build a board-ready strategy for navigating the Broadcom transition on your terms.
Model the 3-year cost differential between staying, negotiating, and migrating. Build the financial business case for whichever strategic path protects your bottom line most effectively.
Understand where negotiating leverage still exists, how to approach Broadcom's sales organisation, and what commercial terms to prioritise in any VCF contract negotiation.
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Our advisors have supported dozens of organisations through VMware subscription transitions — from aggressive negotiation to structured exit. We know where the leverage is.
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