New Global Survey Finds Majority of VMware Users Are Choosing Alternative Paths for Cost Control, Roadmap Flexibility and Better Support
Business Wire•06/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤90% consider VMware alternatives because of higher licensing costs
- ➤66% currently use or consider third-party VMware support
- ➤60% consider multiple-hypervisor strategies for greater flexibility
- ➤48% do not plan to move assets to VMware Cloud Foundation
- ➤77% of security leaders value real-time threat visibility over patching alone
Expert Statements
Joe McKendrick, Lead analyst, Unisphere Research
“The shift for current VMware users is not simply about replacing one vendor with another. It reflects a broader effort by enterprises to reduce dependency on a single provider, maintain continuity for mission-critical systems and modernize at a pace that fits their own business requirements”
Keith Costello, EVP and chief operating officer, Rimini Street
“Organizations want more choice, flexibility and control over their virtualization strategies.”
New Global Survey Finds Majority of VMware Users Are Choosing Alternative Paths for Cost Control, Roadmap Flexibility and Better Support
Rimini Street and DBTA/Unisphere Research survey finds 66% are already using or are considering third-party support
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