A Guide to Choosing a VMware Alternative in the Wake of Broadcom Acquisition

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This Gartner report explores both tactical “quick‐win” approaches and longer‐term strategic options. Below, you’ll find our key takeaways to help you chart your path forward.

Our Takeaways From This Report

• Sentiment on Acquisition: A majority of I&O leaders report concerns over pricing, support and innovation.
• Tactical vs. Strategic Paths: Quick moves like third-party maintenance can buy time, while cloud migrations and container platforms set the stage for future flexibility.
• Prioritize Resilience & Cost Control: Infrastructure uptime, performance quality and predictable budgeting top the list when planning your transition.

Who Should Read This Report?

• Infrastructure & Operations Leaders evaluating next steps post-acquisition
• CIOs & Cloud Architects planning hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
• IT Managers balancing short-term support with long-term modernization goals

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