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Thinking of moving off VMware? Gartner tallies cost of large-scale VMware migration

Network World

A project to migrate from VMwares server virtualization platform could require between seven and 10 full-time equivalents for one month and up to six FTEs for nine months, the firm estimates in its report, Quick Answer: Estimating a Large-Scale VMware Migration. Customer concerns loom as VMware Explore event approaches Aug.

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Broadcom EMEA CTO: ‘When it comes to building private clouds, we are first’

Network World

With the acquisition closed, the American multinational brought its VMware Explore 2024 event to Barcelona from Nov. Baguley recalled attending an internal R&D event with other senior managers of the organization. What was once VMware is now Broadcom. All we have done has been to complete” the solutions portfolio, he said. “We

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Customer concerns loom as VMware Explore event approaches

Network World

VMware Explore 2024 is set to kick off next week, marking the first time for the flagship customer event since Broadcom finalized its acquisition of VMware last November. Will Broadcom raise prices, introduce new licensing models, or rationalize products? A second point is about partners, Eliot says.

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VMware Explore 2024: Latest news and insights

Network World

to 250 GiB per core, which the company says will offer customers a more powerful hyperconverged infrastructure offering for running virtual machines and containers. VMware Explore 2024 Broadcom bolsters VMware Cloud Foundation Nov. 1, 2024: V Mware increased the vSAN capacity in vSphere Foundation by 2.5x

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VMware licensing and pricing hikes: What options do you have?

CIO Business Intelligence

A VMware licensing cost increase of 150%. For many VMware customers, the licensing model and price changes were abrupt. Facing backlash from existing customers, Broadcom has attempted to explain the new product and licensing model with a hope that current customers can manage the transition. An increase of 300%.

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5 reasons the enterprise data center will never die

CIO Business Intelligence

Theres still enough spending by enterprises on servers, licensed software, and the skill sets they need to maintain and operate the environment that currently exists. And to be fair to the now-retired Cappuccio, no one could have predicted game-changing events like a global pandemic in 2020 or the release of ChatGPT in 2022.

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Broadcom tosses VMware users a bone, extends vSphere 7 support six months

Network World

One industry analyst suggests the vSphere 7 support extension is a public relations move, timed in advance of the upcoming VMware Explore 2024 event. They have been offered the option to purchase 12-month subscriptions for their current on-demand servers; Broadcom now advises they should acquire those licenses by July 26.

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