How VMware by Broadcom’s Simplified Portfolio and Subscription Model Will Benefit You
As a trusted partner of VMware by Broadcom, we are excited to share some important news with you that will help you get the most out of your cloud solutions.
At the end of 2023, Broadcom announced that it had acquired VMware. More recently, VMware by Broadcom has announced two major changes that will simplify your cloud journey and deliver more value for your business:
- VMware is simplifying its product portfolio to allow customers of all sizes to access the best VMware solutions for their needs.
- There will be a complete transition of all VMware by Broadcom solutions to subscription licenses. This will include the end of sale of perpetual licenses, Support and Subscription (SnS) renewals for perpetual offerings, and HPP/SPP (generic) credits. Additionally, they are introducing licensing portability for VMware Cloud infrastructure to validated endpoints.
These changes are part of VMware’s multi-year strategy to simplify its portfolio and transition to a subscription model, which is the industry standard for cloud consumption. This will better serve customers with continuous innovation, faster time to value, and predictable investments.
How does the portfolio simplification benefit you?
VMware by Broadcom has listened to consumer feedback and learned that their portfolio was too complex and confusing to navigate.
They had too many products, bundles, and editions that overlapped and created confusion. They want to make it easier for you to find, buy, and use the right solutions for your needs.
That’s why they have streamlined their portfolio into four core categories:
- VMware Cloud Foundation
- Tanzu
- Software Defined Edge
- Application Networking & Security
Each category offers a comprehensive set of solutions that address your key challenges and use cases.
How does the subscription model benefit you?
Subscription licenses give you access to the latest features and updates, as well as flexible deployment options and consumption models. You can choose the subscription term that suits your business needs, and enjoy the benefits of lower upfront costs, improved cash flow, and reduced risk.
Subscription licenses also enable you to take advantage of their licensing portability for VMware Cloud infrastructure. This allows you to move your licenses across validated endpoints, such as VMware Cloud on AWS, VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, and VMware Cloud Universal.
As part of their transition to subscription licenses, VMware by Broadcom is ending the sale of perpetual licenses and SnS renewals for perpetual offerings effective immediately. This means that you will no longer be able to purchase or renew perpetual licenses or SnS contracts for any VMware by Broadcom solutions.
However, you can still use your existing perpetual licenses and SnS contracts until they expire, and you can continue to receive support and maintenance services as per your SnS agreements. As your perpetual licenses approach expiration, we can help you navigate the new subscription model.
Next Steps: How can we help you with this transition?
We are committed to making this transition as smooth and seamless as possible for you.
As your perpetual licenses approach expiration, we can help you navigate the new subscription model and educate your team throughout this change.
We also encourage you to reach out to us for any questions or concerns you may have. We appreciate your trust and loyalty, and we look forward to continuing to serve you with the best cloud solutions for your business as your trusted advisory experts.
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