ANALYST RESEARCH

Using VMware Disruption to Jump-Start I&O Transformation

Recent changes in virtualization licensing and pricing models are prompting many organizations to reassess long-standing infrastructure strategies and operational priorities. For I&O and IT leaders, this moment represents an opportunity to step back and evaluate how infrastructure decisions support cloud adoption, containerization, edge computing and emerging AI initiatives.

Download the complimentary Gartner® report, “Using VMware Disruption to Jump-Start I&O Transformation,” to gain independent analyst guidance — and how to take next steps that reduce dependency risk while maintaining operational flexibility.

Key insights from the report include:

• Why recent virtualization pricing and licensing changes are leading organizations to reassess infrastructure dependencies and strategic assumptions
• How infrastructure decisions can serve as an opportunity to realign long-term I&O strategy with broader business objectives
• What strategic options I&O leaders should consider as they modernize infrastructure and operations

For I&O, IT and finance leaders navigating increased cost pressure and vendor complexity, this Gartner® report provides a timely framework for evaluating infrastructure direction — using disruption not as a constraint, but as a strategic inflection point.

_{Gartner, Using VMware Disruption to Jump-Start I&O Transformation By Paramita Das, Thomas Bittman, et. al, 20 August 2025
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