Broadcom Introduces New VMware Subscription Tier: A Game-Changer for SMBs

There is a news piece doing the rounds in the technology world: Broadcom has created a VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus subscription tier. This means flexible and right-sized virtualization solutions for small—to medium-sized businesses.

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Let's break down what makes this development significant:
  • The new tier will fill the gap between vSphere Standard and vSphere Foundation
  • SMBs have more to choose from when selecting their service
  • The subscription model lets businesses invest in reduced setup costs
In terms of overall trends, this move hints at several positives:
  1. 1. Broadcom listens to market feedback
  2. 2. It is also ready to fine-tune the existing product range
  3. 3. SMBs can exert further control over virtualization expenditure
However, the timing of this announcement brings some dynamics into question:
Was that mid-range tier always in the cards for Broadcom? Their new strategic positioning seems carefully considered, i.e., different from what we have seen so far …
What is the pricing approach? No details have been published yet; however, a mid-tier variant means competitive pricing, too.
The migration concerns deserve a balanced examination:
  • Some organizations began searching for alternatives like Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Many are waiting to see what the value prop looks like in this new camp
  • Familiar technology will always have its place in many enterprises when a viable option is present
Industry expert Rick Vanover believes companies may “rethink any migration options” through this announcement. Usual behavior is observed clearly here — Organizations usually optimize existing investments rather than a platform overhaul.
Businesses will continue to evaluate their options, though data protection ranks among the highest priorities. DiskInternals offers data recovery solutions for both virtual and physical environments; this means protection for your critical information, regardless of the virtualization platform you choose.