Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey

A recent survey indicates that nine out of ten VMware customers are actively investigating alternative virtualization platforms due to escalating subscription expenses. Following Broadcom's acquisition and subsequent shift to a mandatory subscription-based pricing model, many organizations are grappling with significant cost hikes. Businesses are now prioritizing infrastructure stability and cost predictability, prompting them to evaluate open-source alternatives or competitor solutions to mitigate long-term financial uncertainty and minimize the operational risks associated with vendor lock-in.