Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A new survey indicates that 90 percent of VMware customers are exploring alternative virtualization platforms due to significant licensing cost increases following Broadcom's acquisition. While the survey was commissioned by a company that sells third-party support, the findings align with broader industry trends regarding customer dissatisfaction.
Why it matters
The shift away from VMware highlights the instability in enterprise IT infrastructure caused by aggressive pricing strategies and the consolidation of software vendors.
virtualization exploration Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey Users want to “reduce risk and avoid unnecessary disruption” while making changes.
6 VMware office in Bellevue, Washington, USA - June 15, 2023. Credit: Getty VMware office in Bellevue, Washington, USA - June 15, 2023. Credit: Getty Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav VMware customers face multiple obstacles as they rethink their virtualization strategy to reduce dependence on VMware.
Today, Rimini Street published its “2026 IT Virtualization Survey – What’s Next for VMware Users.” The survey examined 300 organizations worldwide that use VMware.
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