This week, there have been announcements of new products aimed at targeting dissatisfied VMware users following Broadcom’s acquisition of the company in 2023. Broadcom’s strategy includes transitioning from perpetual licensing to software subscriptions, as well as introducing new licensing and software packages that have led to increased costs for some customers. Academic licenses have reportedly been removed from the price list, resulting in higher fees for VMware users in education.
In response to these changes, some IT companies are seeing an opportunity to attract customers to alternative technologies and services. Nutanix, for example, announced at the Next conference 2024 in Barcelona that they would provide flexibility and various ecosystems through their Nutanix Cloud Platform for Dell PowerFlex. This new offering combines Nutanix Cloud Platform with Dell PowerFlex to allow enterprise customers to scale compute and storage independently.
Nutanix CEO Rajiv Ramaswami previously discussed the challenges of migrating from VMware to their own AHV hypervisor, which requires a change in IT architecture. However, the company now offers support for storage, including Dell PowerEdge network-attached storage, reflecting their shift in tactics to capitalize on the opportunity presented by Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
Migrating virtual machine hypervisors is a complex process that involves considerations such as application compatibility, data synchronization, and IT administrator training. Companies like Rady Children’s Hospital and Hero Group are navigating this transition, with challenges and successes in adapting to new hypervisors like AHV.
Rimini Street, a company specializing in third-party support for enterprise software, has identified an opportunity to assist VMware customers in migrating to hyperconverged infrastructure. They offer support for organizations looking to extend the life of their existing VMware products and reduce maintenance costs. Customers like JSR Corporation have embraced this new service, seeing it as a way to enhance their VMware infrastructure with exceptional support from Rimini Street.
Overall, the changing landscape of VMware under Broadcom’s ownership has led to opportunities for IT companies to offer alternative solutions to dissatisfied users. Migrating to new hypervisors and transitioning to hyperconverged infrastructure pose challenges for organizations, but they also present opportunities for innovation and improved performance in the long run.
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