Accelerating Out of the Turn
This summer, the roar of Formula One engines will echo not just from the big screen with the release of the new F1 movie, but also in boardrooms and IT strategy sessions around the world. Why? Because the principles that guide elite F1 drivers through hairpin turns are the same ones that can guide IT […]
Facing VMware vSphere 7 End of Support? Here’s What It Means — and How Rimini Street Can Help
Broadcom has confirmed that support for VMware vSphere 7.x and vSAN 7.x will officially end on October 2, 2025. After this date, customers still running vSphere 7.x or vSAN 7.x will lose access to critical updates, security patches, and official Broadcom support – but they still have a choice when it comes to supporting and […]
Resilience in Action: How strategic manufacturers are finding opportunity in market volatility
The manufacturing industry is experiencing the pain of shifting trade policies and economic uncertainty. During a time when global systems are deeply intertwined, sudden tariff hikes are disrupting supply chains, increasing production costs and forcing companies to rethink sourcing strategies. Supplier delivery times have hit a two-year low due to companies reducing or halting shipments. […]
Strategic Solutions for VMware: Helping License Holders Navigate Change
Having a background in the technology sector with a focus on software, I’m passionate about sharing my learnings with fellow executives. Lately, I’ve been receiving a lot of questions from peers about VMware — specifically, how to decipher the many changes in offerings and understand what options are available. This is no surprise, as recent […]
SAP Renaming Strategy Brings Added Confusion and Costs
The parade of new names announced at SAP Sapphire 2025 had attendees tilting their heads and furrowing their brows. “Wait, what?” “But I thought ….” “What does ‘RISE’ mean now?” What’s clear is that SAP has once again moved the goalposts for its customers. At first glance, the recent rebranding of “RISE with SAP” to […]
Broadcom Says, You’re Using VMware Wrong— Rimini Street Says, You Deserve Better Options
Broadcom’s recent defense of skyrocketing VMware costs— claiming customers are simply using it wrong”—has sparked more frustration than reassurance. As enterprises react to forced subscription bundles and sharp price hikes, we’re stepping in with a proven alternative: Continue using your current VMware infrastructure, avoid vendor lock-in, reduce costs and regain control of your tech roadmap […]
Redefine Supplier Lifecycle Management: Unlock Efficiency, Visibility & Strategic Value
Supplier lifecycle management shouldn’t slow down your business. If you’re stuck with manual processes, fragmented systems and reactive fixes, it’s time to rethink your approach. By taking a structured approach to review the current state of your supplier lifecycle, reimagine a more automated and intelligent future and reengineer your processes for maximum efficiency, you can […]
The Crossroads of ERP: Navigating Innovation in the AI Era
In the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise technology architecture, we find ourselves at a critical inflection point for enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The AI revolution isn’t just knocking at the door — it’s fundamentally transforming how businesses operate and make decisions. As business leaders, we face a profound strategic challenge that extends beyond typical technology […]
The Best of Both Worlds: Maximizing Value with an integrated ServiceNow® and SAP Platform Approach
In enterprise technology, two main players stand out for their footprint and utilization within the most major enterprise: SAP and ServiceNow. At Rimini Street, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing and participating in the evolution of both platforms while supporting countless organizations in maximizing their ERP investments. With our unique position in the ERP ecosystem, […]