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3 Alternative Paths Perpetual VMware Licensees Can Take
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Alan Gould
Director, Delivery - Rimini Custom • PSE - Support -CSS and Other
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Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has introduced a wave of pricing and packaging changes, prompting many organizations to reassess their virtualization strategy. With shifting policies, fluctuating bundles and pricing often disclosed late in the renewal cycle, what was once a reliable standard has become a source of uncertainty.  A recent Rimini Street survey found that 98% […]

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