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Organizations are adapting to a new era of IT virtualization and data center infrastructure management as VMware shifts to costly subscription models and ends support for vSphere 8 perpetual licenses in October 2027. The end of VMware vSphere 8 general support will also mark the end of general support for all Broadcom VMware perpetual licenses. IT infrastructure and security leaders globally are re-evaluating their long-term roadmaps to balance budgets, minimize operational complexity, remain secure and maintain resiliency.
In this session, industry experts will break down the findings of the new 2026 IT Virtualization Survey: What's Next for VMware Users, which gathered data from 269 global IT infrastructure and security leaders. Speakers will share data-driven insights into why 90% of IT decision- makers surveyed are considering leaving VMware/Broadcom due to higher licensing costs. Organizations are now exploring alternative solutions to regain control of their IT virtualization and data center infrastructure roadmaps.
In this session, you will understand:
- Key trends reshaping the global IT virtualization market
- How organizations are building vendor-independent roadmaps that incorporate multiple hypervisors and container technologies
- Why proactive security approaches are increasingly viewed as essential by IT decision- makers
- How third-party support is emerging as a "liberation lever" for extending VMware investments with greater flexibility, security, and control
- The checklist for investigating third-party VMware support options
Attendees will leave with practical insights to reduce costs, maintain security, and regain greater control over their virtualization roadmaps.
Join this free live webinar on Tuesday, July 28th, 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET.
Register now to attend 2026 IT Virtualization Survey: What's Next for VMware Users.
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MODERATOR |
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Joe McKendrick
author and analyst for Unisphere Research |
Renee Wells
VP Product Strategy
Rimini Street |
Dee-Dee Atta
Product Marketing Director
Rimini Street |
Stephen Faig
Research Director
Unisphere Research and DBTA |
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