In the wake of VMware’s recent license cost increase under Broadcom’s new pricing model, many enterprises are facing the pressing need to reevaluate their IT strategies. For those reliant on VMware’s virtualization technologies, the cost hike poses a significant challenge to maintaining budgetary control while continuing to drive digital transformation efforts.

Rather than simply absorbing these increased expenses, businesses now have a prime opportunity to explore more cost-effective and future-proof solutions. Perficient and Amazon Web Services (AWS), a robust and versatile cloud platform, can help organizations not only manage but also optimize their IT spending.

Why AWS?

AWS stands out as a premier choice for enterprises seeking to transition from traditional VMware environments to the cloud. Amazon Web Services Optimization and Licensing Assessment (AWS OLA) evaluates your third-party licensing costs to help you right-size your resources, reduce costs, and explore flexible licensing options. With its comprehensive suite of cloud-native services, AWS offers unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency, enabling businesses to innovate and grow without being constrained by rising license fees.

AWS Finance Data shows that customers who used OLA benefited from a 36% reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO). Licensing is a critical yet often overlooked factor in cloud migration decisions. The cost associated with commercial licenses and the specific terms can significantly impact the total cost of ownership (TCO). A 2023 AWS study of 439 customers, encompassing over 300,000 servers, revealed that factoring in licensing considerations along with utilization optimization resulted in an average potential savings of 25.8%. This highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to cloud migration, where licensing plays a key role in achieving substantial cost reductions.

How Perficient Can Help

As an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with the Migration Consulting Competency, Perficient is uniquely positioned to perform your AWS Optimization and Licensing Assessment (OLA). Our deep expertise and proven methodologies ensure a thorough evaluation of your current infrastructure, delivering actionable insights to optimize your AWS environment and reduce costs. With our extensive experience and strategic approach, Perficient helps you navigate the complexities of AWS licensing, ensuring your transition to the cloud is seamless and cost-effective.

Turning VMware Cost Hikes into Cloud-Driven Success with AWS and Perficient

Perficient is your trusted partner in this transition, offering the expertise, tools, and support needed to successfully migrate to AWS. Together, we can transform this challenge into a strategic advantage, positioning your business for long-term success in the cloud era.

For more information on how Perficient can help you transition to AWS, contact us today. Let’s embark on this journey to a more agile, efficient, and cost-effective IT future.

Sources:

https://aws.amazon.com/optimization-and-licensing-assessment/

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/mt/reduce-software-licensing-costs-with-an-aws-optimization-and-licensing-assessment/

VMware (Broadcom) has discontinued their VMware partner resell program. This announcement forces customers to move forward with one of three options:

1. Buy directly from VMware,
2. Migrate workloads to another hypervisor, or
3. Make a platform change.

For many VMware customers, the price changes were abrupt, while others have the luxury of taking a little more time to explore their options.

The Cloud Advantage

As organizations reassess their IT strategies, the shift toward cloud architectures is becoming increasingly attractive. Cloud solutions, built specifically for the cloud environment, offer unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency. They allow businesses to take full advantage of modern infrastructure capabilities without being locked into the escalating costs of traditional on-premises solutions.

Making the Transition

At Perficient, we understand the complexities and challenges associated with such a significant transition. Our expertise in cloud consulting and implementation positions us as the ideal partner to help you navigate this critical shift. Our consultants have developed a comprehensive and flexible plan to assist you in maximizing the efficiency of your platform change.

Comprehensive Assessment and Strategy Development

Our team begins with a thorough assessment of your current IT infrastructure, evaluating the specific impact of the VMware cost increase on your operations. We then develop a tailored strategy that aligns with your business goals, ensuring a smooth and cost-effective transition to cloud solutions.

Migration Services

Moving from a VMware-based infrastructure to a cloud environment can be complex. Our migration services ensure a seamless transition with minimal disruption to your business operations. We employ best practices and proven methodologies to migrate your workloads efficiently and securely.

Ongoing Support and Operational Efficiency

Post migration, we provide ongoing support to ensure your cloud environment operates at peak efficiency. Our team continuously monitors and optimizes your infrastructure, helping you to maximize the return on your cloud investment.

Cost Management and Optimization

One of the key advantages of cloud migration is the potential for significant cost savings and licensing cost avoidance. Our cost management services help you to leverage cloud features to reduce expenses, such as auto-scaling, serverless computing, and efficient resource allocation.

Embracing the Cloud

Perficient stands ready to guide you through this transition, providing the expertise, tools, and support necessary to successfully navigate this change. Together, we can turn this challenge into a transformative opportunity for your business.

To learn more about how these changes might impact your organization and explore our detailed strategy for a smooth transition, visit our cloud page for further insights. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.