Why It’s Time to Move Off VMware—and Why Forthright Technology Partners Is Your Ideal Guide
The IT landscape is shifting rapidly, and VMware’s recent transformation under Broadcom’s ownership has introduced significant challenges for businesses relying on its virtualization solutions. Since the $61 billion acquisition in late 2023, Broadcom has implemented sweeping changes—layoffs, product discontinuations, and a pivot to subscription-only licensing—that have left many organizations questioning VMware’s long-term value and stability.
Key Reasons to Reevaluate VMware:
- Escalating Costs: The elimination of perpetual licenses in favor of mandatory subscriptions has increased total cost of ownership and reduced financial flexibility.
- Vendor Lock-In: A narrowed partner ecosystem and proprietary dependencies limit integration options and increase switching costs.
- Stagnant Innovation: Analysts warn of reduced R&D investment and slower product evolution, echoing patterns from Broadcom’s past acquisitions.
- Security & Compliance Risks: Delayed patching, reduced support, and legal threats over legacy licenses expose organizations to operational and legal vulnerabilities.
- Strategic Misalignment: VMware’s shrinking focus on cloud-native, DevOps, and hybrid/multi-cloud capabilities may hinder digital transformation efforts.
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Why Forthright Technology Partners?
Forthright is uniquely positioned to help organizations navigate this transition with confidence. As a previous VMware Partner, we have a significant amount of experience in SMB through Enterprise deployments and their use cases. As your trusted partner in this transformation, Forthright offers:
- Tailored Assessments of your current VMware environment.
- Expert Guidance on selecting modern, interoperable alternatives like Microsoft Azure, Azure Local, Hyper-V, Nutanix, and Scale Computing Platform.
- White-Glove Support throughout the migration process to minimize disruption.
- Future-Ready Solutions that align with your business goals, budget, and compliance needs.
Whether you’re facing rising costs, security concerns, or strategic misalignment, Forthright Technology Partners is your ally in building a more agile, cost-effective, and secure IT future.
Let’s talk. Your future-ready infrastructure starts with a conversation. Contact us anytime, or book a meeting that works with your schedule.
