Roundtable: Why did customers sail away from VMware? | Computer Weekly
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Nutanix is capitalizing on the shifting landscape following VMware's acquisition by Broadcom, leading many customers to consider migration to Nutanix's Acropolis hypervisor (AHV). At their recent .Next conference in Washington DC, Nutanix highlighted customer testimonials that illustrated the challenges faced when transitioning from VMware. Although not all migrations were directly due to Broadcom's licensing changes, the evolving relationship between VMware and AWS influenced some decisions. Companies like Golding, MSIG, and the Military Sealift Command are seeking efficiency and stability in their infrastructure by adopting Nutanix solutions.
Dom Johnston from Golding spoke about their move from VMware to Nutanix due to concerns over AWS and VMware's partnership future leaving risks at the end of their contract.
Kee Yew Wei of MSIG noted that their switch was influenced by licensing challenges and the evolving landscape of cloud partnerships, revealing deeper strategic shifts in the industry.
Mike Taylor emphasized that the transition to Nutanix is expected to enhance operational efficiency for the Military Sealift Command, reflecting a growing trend in military tech upgrades.
The broad shift from VMware to Nutanix highlights a significant trend in the industry as companies reassess their infrastructure amidst changes from key vendors like Broadcom.
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