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VMware's vSphere Standard Returns: Too Little, Too Late?
4 Sep
Summary
- Broadcom's VMware acquisition ended perpetual licenses for costly subscriptions.
- SMBs are struggling with VMware Cloud Foundation's high price.
- Customers and partners cite broken trust due to Broadcom's sales tactics.
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has created significant financial strain for many small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company ended perpetual license sales, implementing expensive, bundled subscription models.
VMware's flagship private cloud bundle, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), is reportedly unaffordable for numerous SMBs, despite sales representatives pushing it. This has led to customer dissatisfaction and reports of vSphere Standard being difficult to obtain.
VMware has announced an updated version of vSphere Standard is forthcoming, with more details expected in October. However, the three-year neglect of this offering has eroded trust among customers and channel partners.
Competitors like Nutanix and Proxmox are actively seeking to attract these disaffected VMware users. Experts note that rebuilding trust through stable pricing and reliable renewals is critical for Broadcom to retain SMB customers.
