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5 alternatives to VMware vSphere virtualization platform

Network World

There are three software licensing options, including a free community edition for enterprises that want to kick the tires.The Hive Fabric Enterprise option includes HCI, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), guest pool deployments and user profile management. HiveIOs Hive Sense is used to proactively monitor and detect anomalies.

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Enterprises reevaluate virtualization strategies amid Broadcom uncertainty

Network World

Broadcoms decisions to replace perpetual VMware software licenses with subscriptions and to eliminate point products in favor of an expensive bundle of private cloud tools are driving longtime VMware customers to look for an exit strategy. For customers looking elsewhere, theres no shortage of alternatives. McDowell agrees.

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Is VMware really becoming the new mainframe?

CIO Business Intelligence

Concerns about price hikes surfaced when Broadcom moved VMware away from perpetual licensing terms and onto a subscription model that bundles multiple products together. The capital cost of the new VMWare licensing is but a small part of the overall project. Many of those tools are now bundled together in the new vSphere product line.

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11:11 Systems: Empowering enterprises to modernize, protect, and manage their IT assets and data

CIO Business Intelligence

Notably, the company’s extensive cloud solutions portfolio, including the 11:11 Public Cloud and 11:11 Private Cloud , draws on those offerings and includes numerous services, such as Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Backup-as-a-Service, Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service, and full multi- and hybrid cloud capabilities.

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How to calculate TCO for enterprise software

CIO Business Intelligence

Initial purchase, configuration, and installation Negotiating software license terms is a skill in itself that might require assistance from the company’s legal team or CFO. When performing a TCO analysis, it’s important to try to accurately estimate how many licenses you need today, as well as how many licenses you might need down the road.

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Nutanix hunts disgruntled VMware customers

Network World

The deals are aimed at enabling customers to gain the benefits of Nutanix’s cloud platform without having to swap out the underlying server hardware or change server vendors. He adds that the real impact will be seen over time as VMware software licenses expire. The Nutanix offerings seem to be resonating with customers.

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Digital addiction detox: Streamline tech to maximize impact, minimize risks

CIO Business Intelligence

This might involve consolidating systems, rationalizing licenses, and addressing technical debt. Develop comprehensive disaster recovery plans: Ensure you have well-tested plans to recover from potential IT disasters. Align digital detox with long-term IT strategy: Focus on streamlining your technology stack.