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The memory crisis was supposed to be IT’s problem — not Broadcom’s. Broadcom’s VMware pricing changes pushed IT budgets to the breaking point in 2024 and 2025. The financial case for leaving was clear, and organizations across every sector began evaluating alternatives. Then the memory market collapsed, and the cost to exit VMware in many cases exceeded the cost of staying. Broadcom did not…

Dell has signaled that VxRail, as a product line, has lost its strategic relevance within its portfolio, prompting IT professionals to consider the VxRail exit options. Broadcom’s licensing changes created the catalyst, but the infrastructure reality runs deeper. Organizations running production workloads on VxRail hardware need to evaluate four distinct paths forward, each with different cost…

Dashboard-defined VMware alternatives assemble hypervisors, storage services, networking tools, and protection utilities from separate projects, then present them through a modern dashboard that creates the appearance of a unified platform. The interface improves usability and simplifies many daily operations. It does not change how independently these components operate beneath the surface. This…

Leveraging existing hardware is efficient when looking for a VMware alternative and is a key element in improving IT operational performance. The problem is that most VMware alternative solutions either force you to buy new hardware from them or impose such a strict hardware compatibility list (HCL) that you’ll need to purchase new hardware to support the solution. Repurposing Hardware for…

As IT teams plan their infrastructure roadmaps for 2025, two major initiatives often surface: replacing aging Storage Area Networks (SANs) and exploring alternatives to VMware. While these projects might initially seem unrelated, there are compelling reasons to tackle them together. Coordinating a SAN replacement with a VMware exit can save time, reduce costs, and position your organization for a…

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The world of virtualization is definitely evolving. As businesses become more cloud-oriented and with the looming Broadcom merger, many are considering VMware alternatives for running their private cloud infrastructure. This post will consider the factors behind a shift in direction and the top VMware alternatives in 2023. Table of contentsWhy look at VMware alternatives?Is it easy to switch…