LIFE AFTER VMWARE

Worried about VMware? You’re not alone.

Considering your options with the recent changes at VMware? Whether you’re looking to fully migrate away or just find the right combination of tools for your environment, CloudBolt can help you get ahead of the Broadcom squeeze.
THE RESULTS

Three numbers that tell the story

The predicted VMware collapse didn’t happen overnight—it’s happening in slow motion. The “mass exodus” wasn’t a sudden stampede; it’s a strategic bleed. One workload, one contract, and one fed-up IT leader at a time, the migration is happening.
73%

Expected costs to more than double. In reality only 5% saw 100%+ increases.

85%

Are concerned about future price increases.

86%

Are actively reducing their VMware footprint.



CloudBolt Industry Insights

How 300+ It professionals are getting ahead of the Broadcom squeeze

Broadcom isn’t losing sleep over your churn; they planned for exactly this. Their strategy was never to keep every customer. It was to maximize value from those still on the platform while the market slowly diversifies.

This report examines where 300+ IT decision-makers stand two years into the Broadcom era—what they expected, what actually happened, and what they’re doing about it.

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VMwhere? Therapy Thursdays

VMwhere? Therapy Thursdays is a biweekly, discussion-forward series for teams navigating the VMware disruption. Each session opens with a short briefing, then we shift into an open discussion and Q&A—practical, candid, and focused on what to do next.

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Explore more

Want to dig in further? Check out these resources:

The 10 traps waiting for you in your VMware exit strategy>>>
The most common pitfalls we’re seeing in the field as companies move away from VMware.

CloudBolt Insights: Evaluating your options beyond VMware >>>
A deep dive into the pros and cons of potential options post-acquisition.

Why Cloud Management matters more than ever post-Broadcom >>>
A blog discussing a smarter path for post-VMware infrastructure.

Large US insurance provider chooses CloudBolt to navigate the rough waters of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware >>>
A real-life case study of a company finding their way after the acquisition.

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