90% of VMware customer CIOs eye alternatives over Broadcom pricing

Nearly three years after Broadcom acquired VMware, 90% of current VMware customer CIOs are considering alternatives due to higher licensing costs, with over half citing the end of perpetual license support as a major reason. The Rimini Street survey also found 60% of customers exploring multi-hypervisor strategies, as price increases reach 50% to 200% and sometimes 1,500%.

• 90% of VMware customer CIOs are considering alternatives
• Over half cite Broadcom ending perpetual license support
• 60% of customers are exploring multi-hypervisor strategies
• Price hikes since the Broadcom deal reach 50–200%, sometimes 1,500%