Broadcom has taken a hardline stance on VMware licensing, sending cease-and-desist letters to organisations still running VMware software without active subscriptions.
This aggressive move signals a fundamental shift in how the software giant expects customers to engage with them: through high-cost, non-negotiable subscription models.
However, this presents a budgetary challenge for thousands of organisations worldwide and a long-term strategic risk.
Broadcom’s letters have made one thing clear: perpetual licenses, once a staple of long-term IT planning, are no longer welcome. Organisations that previously made significant investments in VMware infrastructure under perpetual licensing agreements are now being pushed towards a subscription-only model, often at dramatically increased costs and with little warning.
This sudden shift leaves organisations with three options:
If an organisation decides to remain with Broadcom’s support model, they can expect:
These issues are particularly severe for public sector institutions, educational bodies, and mid-sized businesses that can’t absorb such sudden cost increases.
Support Revolution offers a long-term alternative for organisations relying on VMware systems. With Support Revolution as their trusted third-party support provider, organisations can:
Mark Smith, CEO of Support Revolution, said:
“Broadcom’s heavy-handed tactics are forcing organisations into a corner — and for many, that corner is unaffordable. Third-party support offers a stable, cost-effective way forward. At Support Revolution, we’ve helped global organisations break free from vendor-imposed pressure, extend the life of their systems, and take back control of their IT strategy.”
The writing is on the wall. Broadcom’s aggressive enforcement of its new model is only the beginning. For organisations still holding onto their perpetual VMware licenses or hesitating to move, the cost of inaction is rapidly increasing, and the window for proactive decision-making is narrowing.
Support Revolution provides a legal, reliable, and financially sensible pathway forward.
By partnering with Support Revolution, businesses can maintain continuity, reduce IT costs, and regain control over their support strategy, without compromising performance or security.
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