Acquisition of VMware by Broadcom: the consequences

The takeover of VMware by Broadcom has caused considerable changes in the world of IT and prompted companies to wonder how to manage their existing virtualization infrastructure. While some are planning to migrate, VMware remains a proven and efficient solution for many organizations, especially when associated with Broadcom Pinnacle strategic partners.

VMware after its acquisition by Broadcom: what changes?

At the end of 2023, the Broadcom semiconductor company finalized the acquisition of VMware, one of the largest acquisitions in the IT sector. VMware, a long market leader in virtualization software, is now part of the Broadcom Software Group and continues to operate under its own name. Deep changes followed after the takeover: Broadcom changed his old license modelhas deleted many product offers and now focuses more on large accounts and Pinnacle's strategic partners. These measures have caused some uncertainty in many companies that used VMware as a core of their IT infrastructure.

A migration from VMware takes, however, according to Gartner's IT analysts, Between 18 and 48 months. Companies that use external consultants and specialized partners must also anticipate high contractual costs, both in terms of providing services and providing solutions. Gartner therefore recommends Start planning as soon as possible In order to avoid unnecessary expenses. For large -scale migrations, the costs of a VMware departure would vary, depending on the user case, between 300 and 3,000 dollars per virtual machine. These amounts apply when a migration is not based solely on internal tools, but involves external providers. Therefore, the question arises: is it really wise to abandon VMware?

Why stay with VMware?

After its takeover by Broadcom, VMware has become much more than a simple virtualization supplier. Many VMware users, however, continue to perceive Broadcom as such, although things have changed considerably since 2024. Companies should examine the different components of the VMware Stack in a differentiated way, integrating them on Broadcom, and consider Broadcom as:

• A Network solutions provider,,
• A storage supplier,,
• A Management tool provider,,
• and only then as a Virtualization technology provider.

This approach is essential, because Broadcom should put more emphasis on these components in its portfolio in the future. Using VMware regardless of the Broadcom ecosystem would no longer benefit from technological advances and synergies offered by Broadcom services. In addition, the migration of computer networks (as well as associated security systems), storage infrastructure (including disaster recovery solutions) and management tools is much more complex than the simple migration of hypervisors. Companies may then quickly run up against financial and strategic challenges.

Continue using VMware without exposing

Even without considering Broadcom, VMware included, as an IT Global supplier, there are solid reasons why companies should continue to use VMware.

• Proven virtualization technology : Vmware esxi remains a powerful hypervisor BARE METAL which runs directly on server equipment and causes minimal general costs. This results in high efficiency and performance in virtualized environments.
• Management tools : Tools such as VMware VCenter allow companies to manage and monitor their virtual machines centrally, which considerably simplifies the administration of large servers.
• Hybrid cloud capacities : VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) offers the possibility of performing applications in various cloud environments On-premisesprivate and public. This provides great flexibility in the allocation of IT resources and adaptation to specific needs.
• Safety and conformity : VMware traditionally provides integrated safety solutions and sophisticated compliance management. In a complex regulatory context and faced with the evolution of threats, these features are crucial, especially for the highly regulated sectors.
• Investment preservation : A stable infrastructure helps preserve investments. Many companies have made considerable investments in VMware technologies over the years. Changing platform would represent a high cost, a time -consuming process and would involve a cultural transition for IT teams accustomed to the VMware environment.
• Customer loyalty : Despite the dissatisfaction linked to price changes after the takeover of VMware by Broadcom, many companies have not yet made the step towards another supplier. Customer service, professional services and multi-level VMware assistance should not be overlooked.

Despite certain alternatives that have their advantages, VMware remains a proven choice for companies that need a reliable, constant and powerful virtualization solution. The challenges linked to the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom are certainly manifest, but the characteristics mentioned and the stability of the VMware platform continue to make it attractive for many organizations.

The right combination: VMware as a private cloud with a Pinnacle partner

The vast majority of VMware users can no longer obtain services directly from the supplier. The exploitation of a VMware platform in on-premises lacks both flexibility and scalability of the cloud, while requiring technical expertise on site. The comparison « Private Cloud VS Public » shows that the second implies cohabitation with many other anonymous users. This is why a Private cloud can be the best solutionoffering users concrete advantages thanks to the Broadcom Pinnacle partnership. Here are some:

• High-level expertise and technological know-how : Pinnacle partners have vast technological knowledge and skills in the processing of complex requests from VMware customers. They are the strategic partners of Broadcom and benefit in an early manner in all information on the platform, while being the first to have access to new products.
• Support for transformation to the cloud : Broadcom's strategic partners play a decisive role by supporting customers in their transition to the cloud thanks to their methodological expertise. They help implement a highly efficient cloud operating model, which combines the scalability and agility of the public cloud with the safety and performance of a private cloud.
• Modernization of infrastructure : Thanks to the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) managed services, Pinnacle partners actively contribute to the modernization of IT infrastructure.
• A managed and secure accommodation environment : Pinnacle partners are committed to using their expertise to provide tailor -made accommodation environments for VMware services. Many areas are supported by Pinnacle partners, in order to lighten the burden supported by companies.
• Continuity of activities : Broadcom collaborates closely with its Pinnacle partners to ensure a stable and secure supply of the necessary licenses for competitive prices.
• A white marquee option : Some of these partners support the VCSP White Label model. Thus, optional licenses, support and accommodation services are made available to registered sub-parlans. They can then offer these services under their own brand and thus integrate VMware products into their portfolio.
• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) : Pinnacle partners as Ionos can use VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) as a private cloud infrastructure. This thus helps customers modernize their individual infrastructure and to improve their technical resilience and their capacity for innovation.
• Sovereign cloud services : VMware Pinnacle partners are able to provide sovereign cloud services that comply with data residence, a high level of compliance and other legal requirements. For example, suppliers like Arvato Systems, but also Ionos, will provide new private cloud services from VMware Cloud Foundation, including sovereign cloud services that contribute to data residence and other legal checks.

The use of illustrated VMware: example of ionos, Broadcom Pinnacle partner

A private cloud from a Broadcom Pinnacle partner has remarkable characteristics. THE Cloud Deprived of Ionos is based on a VMware environment to migrate virtual machines (VM) to other platforms. This reduces the risk of Vendor Lock-in and guarantees companies a total freedom As for the location and mode of management of their data and workloads.

The private cloud works on high -performance and modern equipment specific to Ionos and on virtualization technology whose maintenance is automatic. In the event of a hardware component, it is replaced for free and automatically by experts, without customers or their administrators having to do anything. Your data is fully preserved and the integration of the replaced material component is done without any particular demand.

Thanks to the approach  » Pay as you go « , There is No long -term contractual commitment With ionos. For better costs planning, contracts of several years are however possible.

That's not all: the private ionos cloud offers advantages compared to other cloud solutions, especially for companies with high security and compliance requirements. Among these advantages, we find:

• Increased data and protection
• Dedicated equipment : The private Ionos cloud uses only a dedicated physical infrastructure, made available only for the user company. This minimizes the risk of data leakage, excludes the Noisy Neighbors and increases security compared to public clouds in which resources are shared between several customers.
• ISO certified centers : the infrastructure is hosted in high -level Data Centers ISO certified, which meet strict safety standards and comply with the GDPR.
• High availability and reliability : high level of service agreements (SLA) ensure optimal availability and increased reliability of the services carried out under VMware.

In summary, the private cloud of Ionos, partner of Broadcom Pinnacle, is a good alternative for companies which hesitate to migrate to a virtualization solution other than VMware and which wish to ensure operational continuity.