When Broadcom acquired VMware in 2023, it sent shockwaves through the IT world, leaving many businesses scrambling for more cost-effective and flexible alternatives. Now, as the dust settles, organizations are looking for smarter ways to navigate these changes.
The good news? Solutions like the Cloud Data Intensity Platform Assessments are stepping in to provide clarity, helping businesses make informed decisions and transition with confidence.
Broadcom’s acquisition of the world’s largest virtualization technology company has caused many IT leaders to ponder the next steps, weighing alternative pros and cons. Time is of the essence, however, as many VMware contracts are nearing expiration without any guarantee that renewal rates will be honored.
The Impact of VMware Changes
The rollout of VMWare changes and updates has, in many cases, impacted the affordability, performance, security, and overall user experience. The new Broadcom business model is almost unrecognizable, with pricey renewable subscriptions replacing one-time perpetual licensing and the pre-configured packaging of software in unwanted bundles, just to name a few changes that can significantly increase your costs.
IT Management Asset Review cites a staggering statistic: “Some VMware customers are experiencing cost increases up to 1,200% due to discontinued products, forced reclassifications as strategic customers, or minimum purchase requirements.” But rest assured, there are viable solutions whether you want to stay on-prem or migrate to the cloud, with or without Broadcom. The biggest challenge is deciding which way to go. This blog sheds light on a sensible path forward.
Data Intensity’s Solution to Mitigate VMware Challenges
Data Intensity offers a simple, cost-effective solution for companies with large investments in VMware infrastructure (roughly 100 servers or more) and who want to keep enjoying its features. Unlike other options which can be costly and require that your customizations be rewritten, the Oracle-based options we offer help streamline your VMWare estate at a lower cost and with minimal disruption:
- A re-architecture and migration to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- A rapid “lift-and-shift” move to the innovative Oracle Cloud VMWare Solution (OCVS).
Getting Started with a Cloud Platform Assessment
If you are considering either an OCVS path forward or a move to OCI, our complimentary Cloud Platform Assessment can help you find the right migration path that’s seamless. This assessment combines state-of-the-art discovery tools and an in-depth comparison across different clouds for making a smart, data-driven decision.
Thanks to a technology partnership with industry-leading Matilda Cloud, Data Intensity experts leverage a specialized tool, Matilda Discover, as the first part of the assessment process. Discover allows us to thoroughly analyze your current state, down to the application and workload level, and determine if an in-place optimization or a cloud migration is in your best interest. While Matilda uncovers the raw data, we apply our MSP expertise and deep Oracle knowledge to interpret the findings and recommend the best path forward. The end game is the most efficient cloud solution.
- When you undergo a no-obligation Cloud Platform Assessment, you’ll get these essentials:
- Risk mitigation and performance enhancement
- Complete visibility into your entire IT infrastructure, including virtualization
- A detailed suitability check for each application’s cloud worthiness
- Expert recommendations on the best environment for your workloads
- A tailored migration strategy, with expert guidance on the chosen approach: Lift & Shift, Lift & Refresh, or Lift & Rebuild
Fourteen million in savings, in just five years?
Investing in the future
If you’re managing 100+ servers, navigating VMware changes can be complex—but you don’t have to do it alone. Data Intensity ensures a smooth, cost-effective transformation, guiding you from your current state to a future-ready VMware environment.
We go beyond just a Cloud Platform Assessment—our experts actively support you through every phase of your project, including planning, development, and implementation—to ensure a modernized, optimized VMware architecture with minimal business disruption.
The following results make this investment in your future IT position worthwhile:
- Cost reduction that eliminates the impact of current—or any future—Broadcom changes
- Immediate risk reduction in a fully supported VMWare environment, with no change in operating procedures
- Data center footprint reduction, with fewer data center requirements on-premises
- Total cost of ownership reduction, with rapid, safe migration and simple lift-and-shift VMWare workloads
Conclusion
In today’s fast-paced era of digital transformation, forward-thinking IT leaders are seizing the opportunity to modernize their infrastructure by migrating assets to the cloud. But a successful transition requires a well-defined strategy, informed decision-making, and a clear execution plan that aligns with your business goals.
Are you facing challenges navigating VMware’s latest changes? Want to stay with VMware but unsure how to proceed? Data Intensity can help. Our cloud-focused analytical tools and proven migration methodologies ensure a seamless, secure move to OCI or OCVS—without the headaches.
Read the above-referenced Cloud Platform Assessment case study here.
Ready to future-proof your VMware environment? Let’s start your Cloud Platform Assessment today.
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