Broadcom’s licensing overhaul has already reshaped the VMware partner landscape, and the 31 October 2025 deadline is another decisive step. Capacity orders beyond this date will fall under rules that make survival nearly impossible for… VMware’s Licensing Trap Tightens: Why Partners Need a Way Out
People ask me why I chose Proxmox VE. With so many platforms out there: Red Hat, Hyper-V, Xen, Nutanix.. Why this one? The answer’s pretty simple. I trust it, and the people around it. It’s… Why I Chose Proxmox VE, and What That Says About the Future of Infrastructure
On 15 July 2025, Broadcom sent termination notices to VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) partners worldwide. That same day, they quietly released a FAQ confirming the plan: the current VCSP program is ending. Only a… Broadcom Cuts VMware Partners: Urgent Next Steps for CSPs and MSPs
Whether you’re a developer looking for a local VM platform or an IT leader planning your organisation’s exit from VMware, the search for a reliable alternative to VMware has never been more urgent. Broadcom’s acquisition… The Best Alternatives to VMware: From Workstations to Enterprise Data Centres
An Instelligence Guide for IT Managers and Procurement Teams If you’re a VMware customer or partner trying to figure out how to exit your contract cleanly, you’re in luck. Broadcom (who now owns VMware) introduced… How to Cancel Your VMware ELA or Partner Contract (Without a Fight)
For years, enterprises have relied on VMware as the gold standard for virtualisation. However, with recent licensing changes, price hikes, and increased restrictions, many organisations are finding themselves trapped in a costly cycle of vendor… How a Proxmox Private Cloud Can Cut Your Virtualisation Costs by 50% – Without Compromising Performance
Introduction For years, public cloud has been the go-to for organisations chasing quick scalability, hands-off operations, and pay-as-you-go convenience. But lately, a lot of businesses are realising that some workloads can be cheaper, more secure,… Your Path to Repatriation with Proxmox: Key IaaS Insights for a No-Fuss Private Cloud
Promises of scalability, flexibility, and reduced infrastructure management costs have driven businesses to migrate workloads to hyperscaler cloud platforms. Yet, a counter-trend is emerging: cloud repatriation, where businesses bring workloads back from hyperscaler environments to private cloud infrastructure or local cloud providers offering more personalised service and a focus on customer outcomes.
