The VMware Challenge: Why IT Leaders Are Rethinking Virtualization

With VMware shifting its model, IT leaders are exploring new ways to simplify, consolidate, and strengthen their infrastructure

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For years, VMware has been the backbone of enterprise virtualization. However, recent changes, especially Broadcom’s $61 billion acquisition of VMware, have sent shockwaves through IT departments. Costly subscriptions are replacing perpetual licenses, and support contracts are less flexible. Many organizations now face “hypervisor sprawl,” juggling multiple platforms for virtualization, storage, networking, and AI. This fragmentation drives up costs, complicates management, and makes it harder to deliver reliable, resilient IT services.

The Problem

  • Licensing Shock: Broadcom’s aggressive subscription bundles have forced organizations to rethink their budgets and long-term strategies
  • Platform Fragmentation: IT teams must manage separate solutions for virtualization, storage, networking, and AI, often from different vendors

The Opportunity

Organizations need a unified solution that consolidates tools, streamlines management, and delivers measurable results. The goal is to modernize infrastructure without the sprawl, reduce costs, and future-proof IT against further disruption.

How We Help

At Xigent, we go beyond technology delivery. Our “Result Driven IT” approach focuses on measurable business outcomes, not just products. We provide trusted, local, vendor-agnostic guidance, ensuring every solution is tailored to your needs and not a cookie-cutter deployment. We help you navigate complex transitions, optimize your infrastructure, and achieve long-term success.

Key Questions for IT Leaders:

  • How can you consolidate virtualization, storage, networking, and AI under one control plane?
  • Can you run on standard x86 servers and extend hardware life?
  • Is your infrastructure resilient enough to handle outages, ransomware, and rapid change?
  • Are your recovery costs predictable as your data footprint grows?
  • Are your licensing costs predictable and scalable as you grow?

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Contact Us to discuss your challenges and discover how we can help you modernize, consolidate, and future-proof your IT.

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