Broadcom’s post-acquisition licensing changes for VMware have triggered steep cost hikes, partner cuts, and limited support options, prompting many IT teams to reconsider their virtualization strategies. While some organizations are negotiating to stay due to deep VMware dependencies, others are accelerating moves to alternatives like Proxmox, Hyper-V, or Nutanix. The shift is part of a broader industry move toward hybrid and multi-cloud approaches aimed at balancing cost, control, and scalability.
Broadcom’s VMware licensing overhaul pushes IT to weigh exits
