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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. Theyre still the Lamborghini.

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5 alternatives to VMware vSphere virtualization platform

Network World

There are many alternatives for organizations unhappy with the direction that Broadcom is taking the VMware virtualization platform. This enables enterprises to take a more thoughtful and methodical approach to shifting its virtualization strategy away from Broadcom. Heres a brief synopsis of each one: 1.

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VergeIO enhances VergeFabric network virtualization offering

Network World

VergeIO is looking to shake up the virtual infrastructure market with its approach to virtualization and software-defined networking. At the core of VergeIOs offering is its VergeOS platform, which takes a fundamentally different approach compared to traditional virtual infrastructure solutions like VMware.

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Celonis sues SAP for anti-competitive data access practices

CIO Business Intelligence

The software company is making it virtually impossible for its customers to work with non-SAP process mining solutions. The dispute revolved around the question of how users who access SAP via third-party software should be licensed. SAP, in turn, argued that only users licensed as named users were allowed to access SAP software.

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Fountainhead: Only in Silicon Valley: License Plate Sightings in the.

Fountainhead

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Only in Silicon Valley: License Plate Sightings in the Field. Virtualization. (31). Only in Silicon Valley: License Plate Sightings in. Burton Group blog. Virtual Enthusiasm. Virtual Geek. skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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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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Network teams are ready to switch tool vendors

Network World

First, tool vendors sold them with perpetual licenses, which meant a long-term investment. Most network management tools are now available as SaaS solutions with a subscription license. Tools aren’t as “sticky“ as they once were For a variety of reasons, network management tools have historically been sticky in IT organizations.

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