How to Navigate the Challenge with Transitioning from VMware to Broadcom
There’s no doubt that the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom has imposed challenges and changes on customers. With the unknown of what this means in cost, support and future innovation, you may be feeling a little anxious of how to maneuver forward and protect your budget and realize your priorities.
Don’t fret. There are steps you can take to lessen the impact of this acquisition on your organization. To be successful, it’s recommended to do a little upfront work and partnering with a dependable, independent advisory firm. Your IT and accounting departments will appreciate the end results of cost savings and greater efficiencies.
Take Control of your VMware contract in 5 Steps
- Analyze Current Usage and Dependencies
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current VMware deployments, including usage metrics, dependency mapping and alignment with business objectives. Identify critical workloads, resource utilization and existing contractual terms to establish a clear understanding of VMware’s role in the IT environment. - Map Usage to Broadcom’s New Subscription Model
Evaluate how current usage translates into Broadcom’s new pricing and licensing framework. Model potential cost impacts under various scenarios, highlighting areas of risk and opportunity. Develop strategies to optimize licensing, such as rightsizing or reallocating workloads, to align with the new model. - Introduce Competitive Alternatives to VMware
Identify and evaluate viable alternatives to VMware, such as solutions from Microsoft, Nutanix, Red Hat or other open-source and cloud-native platforms. Assess the technical, operational and financial implications of these alternatives to determine where they can replace or complement VMware solutions. - Engage Suppliers to Create the Optimal Mix
Initiate negotiations with VMware and alternative suppliers to design a hybrid strategy that balances cost, performance and flexibility. Leverage the evaluation of alternatives as a negotiation tool to secure favorable terms from VMware while integrating complementary technologies to diversify the environment and reduce dependency on a single vendor. - Partner with Remend
Remend guides businesses in identifying and navigating through software publisher changes. As an independent software advisor, we ensure that you acquire the right technologies for your organization at the best price. With our strong negotiation skills and creative solutions, we’ll help you contain costs, maintain flexibility and obtain a fair contract.
If you need clarity in how to proceed with your VMware products, Remend can help you work through these 5 steps to find your best solution. We are here to work on your behalf to find reduce operational expenses and achieve cost optimization.