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Fully Funded VMware Review

Navigate Broadcom’s Licensing Changes with Confidence

Facing a VMware Licence Renewal? Major Changes Are Here

Switching to alternative platforms can save between
£1m and £1.8m
over five years
VMware renewal costs have increased by up to
300%
for many organisations following the recent licensing changes
Multi-year contracts and platform optimisation can deliver savings of up to
£758,000
Increase in stats
for a typical mid-sized enterprise with 1,200 cores and 600 VMs

Why?

Facing a VMware Licence Renewal? Major Changes Are Here

From 1st December 2025, Broadcom is making significant changes to VMware licensing:

  • Enterprise Plus (ENT+) and vSphere Foundation (VVF) SKUs discontinued
  • Standard SKU: Only available for estates between 72 and 512 cores
  • Only two SKUs remain: Standard and Cloud Foundation (VCF)
  • Dramatic cost increases: Up to 600% for some customers

If your VMware renewal is due in the next 12 months, these changes could dramatically impact your IT budget and strategy. Many organisations are now actively seeking alternatives to VMware, exploring cloud migration, or reviewing their virtualisation roadmap to avoid vendor lock-in and rising costs.

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Why act now? 

  • Avoid price hikes and late renewal penalties: Delaying action could mean higher costs and fewer options.
  • Maximise your savings: Early review and planning can identify optimisation opportunities and alternative solutions.
  • Stay in control: Understand your options before renewal deadlines force a rushed decision.

What’s Included in a Fully Funded VMware Review?

Our independent, vendor-neutral review is designed for organisations with VMware renewals due soon or considering a move away from VMware.

This review is fully funded for qualifying customers, no cost, no obligation, and completely impartial.

You’ll receive:

Cloud and Platform Options

Our independent approach means you receive impartial advice and a tailored roadmap, ensuring you select the right platform for your organisation’s needs, whether that’s public cloud, hybrid, or on-premises.

Explore the best alternatives to VMware with Trustmarque’s expert guidance:

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Don’t wait until renewal deadlines limit your options.

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* Eligibility and funding subject to qualification. No-cost engagement for qualifying customers with VMware licence renewals. The review is vendor-neutral and does not oblige a purchase.

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Benefits

Why Trustmarque & Ultima?

Choosing the right partner is critical when navigating complex licensing changes and planning your next steps. Trustmarque & Ultima combine decades of experience, deep technical expertise, and a truly impartial approach to help you make the best decisions for your organisation. Our proven track record and end-to-end support ensure you achieve maximum value, whether you’re optimising your current environment or migrating to a new platform.

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Decades of Experience

Our teams have a long-standing history of guiding organisations through complex licensing, optimisation, and cloud migration projects. We have deep technical and commercial expertise across VMware, Microsoft, HPE, Dell, and other leading technology providers.

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Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Specialists

We understand that every organisation’s needs are unique. Our consultants are experts in designing and delivering solutions that span public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises environments. This means you get impartial, best-fit advice, never a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Vendor-Neutral, Customer-First Approach

We are not tied to any single vendor. Our recommendations are always based on what’s best for your business, whether that’s staying with VMware, migrating to Azure Cloud, adopting HPE GreenLake or Dell APEX, or exploring Nutanix AHV or Microsoft Hyper-V.

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Proven Results

We have a strong track record of delivering measurable savings and strategic outcomes for both public and private sector organisations. For example, a recent VMware advisory engagement saved a customer £49,600 on renewal and identified a further £84,000 in optimisation by right-sizing features.

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End-to-End Support

From initial assessment and financial modelling to migration planning and execution, Trustmarque & Ultima provide comprehensive support at every stage of your transformation journey.

Speak to your Account Manager or contact us today to secure your fully funded VMware review.