VMware Customers: Navigating the Broadcom Acquisition

You’ve heard about the Broadcom acquisition of VMware and the challenges customers are having with it. I talk to IT leaders almost every day about the impact and the story is the same: Operational costs and licensing changes putting customers in a tough space. So, what can Lumen do about it?

Why Lumen Can Help:

Lumen is a Broadcom Pinnacle partner and one of only four partners in the US that is also an MSP. A VMware Principal Partner Cloud Provider for over 15 years, Lumen's deep expertise and strategic partnerships provides a unique position to guide customers through these changes.

Lumen’s Value:

• Pinnacle Partner Status: Leverage elite status for unparalleled support.
• Migration Assistance: Help seamlessly transition to VCloud or LPC.
• Alternative Solutions: If you want to leave VMware altogether, let Lumen conduct an assessment and provide the best execution venue consultation on where to move your workloads.

Partner Expertise:

Lumen has been a VMware Principal Partner Cloud Provider for over 15 years and has earned Master Services Competencies (MSCs) in several key areas:

• Cloud Management and Automation
• Cloud Native
• Data Center Virtualization
• Digital Workspace
• Network Virtualization
• VMware Cloud on AWS

These competencies highlight Lumen's ability in identifying and implementing the right VMware solutions for your business.

Your Options:

1. Stay with VMware: Evaluate the new offerings and try to negotiate better terms or pricing.
2. Explore Alternatives: Consider public cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, or look into open-source solutions.
3. Hybrid Approaches: Implement a multi-cloud strategy or invest in private cloud infrastructure for greater control and security.
4. Consult with IT Advisors: Engage with third-party consultants to help evaluate the best path forward.
5. Monitor Market Developments: Stay informed about industry news and updates from Broadcom and VMware.

Connect with your Lumen team to discuss these developments, explore your options, and determine the best path forward.

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of my employer.