Andrew Sweeney
Broadcom’s intention to purchase on-premises hypervisor platform, VMware, has caused ripples. With reports that VMware customers are concerned about the software’s future, there is a way for MSPs to compete for and win future migration business in a highly competitive market.
Broadcom announced its plan to purchase VMware back in May this year. If all goes to plan the deal will be finalized by November 2023, if a rumored EU antitrust investigation doesn’t derail it. Analysts have advised VMware customers to be on alert and those customers are concerned. They fear that if previous Broadcom acquisitions are any indication, platform innovation will be stunted, and costs will rise. Broadcom has already announced it’s going to accelerate the move to a subscription-based service.
If VMware customers want to migrate, they can:
There’s a lot to consider as they weigh up competitors and decide on next steps. The new solution could depend on the level of expertise within the IT team. For example, if they decide a containerized route is best for them, do they have the knowledge to manage that successfully? And how quickly could they manage a migration program?
Companies could turn to MSPs to help them with their migration. It’s a competitive market. To capitalize on growing market opportunities, you’ll be facing many of the same challenges that any IT department would:
This takes time and once companies have made the decision to move, they may need to do it quickly. Using a digital platform conductor (DPC) you can gain the competitive edge, right from the start. Get an accurate inventory of their estate up front to establish credibility and gain customer confidence when presenting your proposal. A DPC connects to a company’s data sources to automate data aggregation, clean up, and analysis.
Using a DPC, you’ll be able to: