New Survey of VMware Customers Reveals Strong Desire to Maximize the Value of Perpetual Licenses
A new survey conducted by Rimini Street (NASDAQ: RMNI) in Q3 2024 reveals significant insights into VMware customers' perspectives following Broadcom's acquisition. The study, which surveyed over 110 VMware customers, shows that 79% are satisfied with their current perpetual licenses, and 99% would consider continuing to use their current software if support was available.
Key findings indicate that 98% of respondents are exploring VMware alternatives for at least part of their infrastructure, while 92% expect price increases within 18 months. The survey also highlights that 71% of respondents see cloud-native solutions as the primary influence on the hypervisor market, with 70% citing AI as a major impact.
Un nuovo sondaggio condotto da Rimini Street (NASDAQ: RMNI) nel Q3 2024 rivela importanti informazioni sulle opinioni dei clienti VMware dopo l'acquisizione da parte di Broadcom. Lo studio, che ha intervistato oltre 110 clienti VMware, mostra che il 79% è soddisfatto delle proprie licenze perpetue attuali e che il 99% prenderebbe in considerazione di continuare a utilizzare il software attuale se fosse disponibile il supporto.
Le scoperte principali indicano che il 98% dei rispondenti sta esplorando alternative a VMware per almeno una parte della propria infrastruttura, mentre il 92% si aspetta aumenti di prezzo entro 18 mesi. Il sondaggio evidenzia anche che il 71% dei rispondenti considera le soluzioni cloud-native come il principale fattore d'influenza nel mercato degli hypervisor, con il 70% che citano l'IA come un impatto significativo.
Una nueva encuesta realizada por Rimini Street (NASDAQ: RMNI) en el Q3 2024 revela información significativa sobre las perspectivas de los clientes de VMware tras la adquisición por parte de Broadcom. El estudio, que encuestó a más de 110 clientes de VMware, muestra que el 79% está satisfecho con sus licencias perpetuas actuales, y que el 99% consideraría seguir utilizando su software actual si hubiera soporte disponible.
Los hallazgos clave indican que el 98% de los encuestados están explorando alternativas a VMware para al menos parte de su infraestructura, mientras que el 92% espera aumentos de precio en los próximos 18 meses. La encuesta también destaca que el 71% de los encuestados ven las soluciones nativas de la nube como la principal influencia en el mercado de hipervisores, con el 70% citando la IA como un impacto importante.
Rimini Street (NASDAQ: RMNI)가 2024년 3분기에 실시한 새로운 설문조사는 Broadcom의 인수 이후 VMware 고객들의 관점에 대한 중요한 통찰을 제공합니다. 110명 이상의 VMware 고객을 대상으로 한 이 연구에 따르면, 79%가 현재의 영구 라이선스에 만족하고 있으며, 99%는 지원이 제공된다면 현재 소프트웨어 사용을 지속할 의향이 있다고 합니다.
주요 발견으로는 98%의 응답자가 인프라의 일부에 대해 VMware 대안을 탐색하고 있으며, 92%는 18개월 이내에 가격 인상을 예상하고 있습니다. 설문조사는 또한 71%의 응답자가 클라우드 네이티브 솔루션이 하이퍼바이저 시장에 주된 영향을 미친다고 보고하며, 70%는 AI가 주요 영향 요소로 언급하고 있습니다.
Une nouvelle enquête menée par Rimini Street (NASDAQ: RMNI) au T3 2024 révèle d'importantes informations sur les perspectives des clients de VMware suite à l'acquisition par Broadcom. L'étude, qui a interrogé plus de 110 clients VMware, montre que 79% sont satisfaits de leurs licences perpétuelles actuelles et que 99% envisageraient de continuer à utiliser leur logiciel actuel si un support était disponible.
Les résultats clés indiquent que 98% des répondants explorent des alternatives à VMware pour au moins une partie de leur infrastructure, tandis que 92% s'attendent à une augmentation des prix dans les 18 mois. L'enquête souligne également que 71% des répondants considèrent les solutions cloud-natives comme la principale influence sur le marché des hyperviseurs, avec 70% qui citent l'IA comme un impact majeur.
Eine neue Umfrage von Rimini Street (NASDAQ: RMNI), die im Q3 2024 durchgeführt wurde, zeigt wesentliche Einblicke in die Perspektiven von VMware-Kunden nach der Akquisition durch Broadcom. Die Studie, die über 110 VMware-Kunden befragt hat, zeigt, dass 79% mit ihren aktuellen Dauerlizenzen zufrieden sind und 99% in Betracht ziehen würden, ihre aktuelle Software weiterhin zu nutzen, wenn Unterstützung verfügbar wäre.
Wesentliche Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 98% der Befragten VMware-Alternativen für einen Teil ihrer Infrastruktur in Betracht ziehen, während 92% innerhalb von 18 Monaten mit Preiserhöhungen rechnen. Die Umfrage hebt auch hervor, dass 71% der Befragten Cloud-native Lösungen als den Hauptfaktor im Hypervisor-Markt betrachten, wobei 70% KI als wesentlichen Einfluss nennt.
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New Survey of VMware Customers Reveals Strong Desire to Maximize the Value of Perpetual Licenses (Graphic: Business Wire)
The analysis of the data revealed that nearly all VMware customers surveyed are proactively seeking paths to take control of their VMware roadmap, focusing on opportunities to lower cost, buy more time, and bring greater stability to the organization amidst turbulent changes in the hypervisor market.
Customers Seek to Maximize Value of Current VMware Software While Assessing Hypervisor Options
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Given these dynamics, customers are motivated to seek VMware alternatives over time.
“Giving up control over perpetual licenses due to forced vendor subscription models is like turning in keys to your paid-off home to rent the same house from a landlord. The results of this survey highlight that while VMware customers are happy with their software, they are concerned with price increases and changes in licensing, and are seeking alternative strategies,” says Rodney Kenyon, group vice president of Rimini Custom™. “With our award-winning, industry-leading support, Rimini Street has helped thousands of organizations around the world extend the life and value of their current enterprise software releases, including VMware. For organizations that prefer to maintain their existing VMware environment rather than pursue an alternative solution, third-party support offers a powerful option. We provide clients with comprehensive support and optimization for their current software while also helping them define and execute strategic roadmap plans.”
Additional Survey Findings Identify AI and Cloud Hypervisor Market Transformation
In addition to support, Rimini Street provides expert guidance and roadmap services to help VMware customers evaluate and determine the best strategy to optimize costs and reduce complexity.
Access the full, comprehensive report, “Insights and Strategies on VMware: Navigating the Evolving Hypervisor Market,” here.
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