The VMware Licensing Shift: What Changed?
When Broadcom acquired VMware in November 2023, it made sweeping changes to VMware’s licensing model, ending perpetual licenses and requiring all customers to migrate to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). This shift forces businesses into long-term contracts—often with significant price increases.
Some companies, like AT&T, have reported VMware price hikes exceeding 1,000%. As a result, more than half of VMware customers are exploring alternatives to avoid unpredictable costs.
If your organization isn’t ready for a full migration but wants to avoid inflated pricing and forced long-term commitments, IBM’s VMware support solution provides an effective alternative.
Why Choose IBM for VMware Support?
IBM has been a trusted VMware partner for many years and continues to support businesses running VMware workloads. With IBM’s VMware support option, organizations can:
- Retain their existing VMware investment without migrating to Broadcom’s new model
- Receive enterprise-grade support at pre-Broadcom pricing levels
- Secure a flexible 1-year support contract instead of committing to multi-year VCF agreements
- Ensure security and compliance with continued patching and updates
This approach buys time for organizations evaluating long-term IT strategies without rushing into expensive Broadcom contracts.
Who Benefits from IBM’s VMware Support?
IBM’s support model is ideal for organizations heavily invested in VMware that need stability before transitioning, businesses concerned about security and compliance for unsupported VMware versions, and IT teams looking to maintain VMware functionality without Broadcom’s aggressive pricing model.
At Jeskell Systems, we help businesses assess their VMware strategy and explore the best cost-saving and compliance-friendly options.
What’s Next? Let’s Talk.
VMware’s changes don’t have to leave your business locked into expensive, long-term contracts. With IBM’s flexible VMware support, you can reduce costs, maintain security, and buy time to explore future virtualization options.
Contact Jeskell today to discuss your VMware strategy and find out if IBM’s support solution is the right fit for your organization.