Today, thanks to a survey conducted by Foundry MarketPulse, sponsored by Veeam, across Europe and the United States, new data provides a clearer perspective on this shift. In this article, we will delve into the report’s findings and analyze the implications for IT leaders, offering strategic insights to successfully navigate this new phase of transformation.
An evolving market with challenges and opportunities
According to the survey conducted among 561 IT decision-makers from companies with over 1,000 employees, the data provides a clear snapshot of the current scenario. The study highlights that 63% of organizations have reported a decline in satisfaction with VMware solutions compared to the period before the acquisition.
The survey also reveals that 36% of companies plan to reduce their use of VMware within the next six months, with an additional 29% intending to do so within the next 12 months. The main reason? The primary reason cited is the perception of rising costs, with expenses increasing by 1.47 times compared to previous levels. Additionally, concerns about the future management of virtual infrastructures play a significant role. These factors are prompting organizations to reassess their reliance on VMware solutions and explore alternatives.
However, the transition is not without its challenges. Migrating from VMware or introducing alternative hypervisors involves significant challenges, including the time required to move virtual machines, which averages 62 minutes per machine, and a lack of specialized resources. In fact, nearly 90% of respondents indicated that at least one full-time engineer would need to be assigned to the transition project.
What are the alternatives and trends for the future?
Despite the challenges highlighted, VMware remains a benchmark in the virtualization sector, thanks to the robustness of its infrastructure and the maturity of its ecosystem. However, the survey reveals that many organizations are exploring alternatives to diversify or optimize their IT strategies. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of organizations considering a change are still leaning towards on-premises options. When asked in the survey: “
“When considering alternatives to hypervisors, what are the primary evaluation factors? (Select up to two options)” .”, the following are selected as the main competitors:
- Hyper-V and Azure Stack HCI (25%): solutions valued for their native integration with Microsoft cloud and their scalability.
- Cloud-hosted/IaaS on AWS (24%): companies are considering moving part of their workloads to Amazon’s cloud, thanks to the flexibility of its infrastructure and the wide range of available tools.
- Oracle Linux Virtualization (21%): a solution often chosen for its efficiency in specific environments and its compatibility with existing ecosystems.
- Red Hat Virtualization (17%) and Azure Cloud-hosted (17%): both cited by respondents as solid options for companies seeking cloud-native or open-source-based solutions.
- VMware on AWS (15%): chosen by those who want to retain the reliability of VMware solutions while leveraging Amazon’s cloud infrastructure.
- Nutanix AHV (13%): stands out for its hyper-converged management capabilities, which simplify operations in multi-cloud environments.
These figures highlight a diversification in IT leaders’ preferences, with a strong focus on solutions that offer seamless integration between on-premises and cloud environments.
Choosing a strategy with 4IT Solutions
The transformation of the VMware landscape demands IT leadership capable of balancing innovation and stability.
Partnering with experienced strategic experts like 4IT Solutions is essential to adopting an approach that carefully evaluates costs, benefits, and operational impacts.
Let us guide you through this change—contact us today to learn how we can help you turn these challenges into tangible opportunities and ensure success in your digital transformation.
