Research by Civo reveals that over half of VMware customers may leave the platform under Broadcom’s ownership. CEO Mark Boost criticized Broadcom’s strategy of imposing price hikes on smaller accounts while relying on bigger customers. Many VMware users are unhappy with the changes, leading to consideration of alternative cloud providers, with concerns about pricing, security, and service agreements. Small businesses that rely on VMware are struggling with skyrocketing prices. The research suggests that a significant number of customers may switch platforms, posing a challenge for Broadcom. Rival cloud providers are ready to welcome dissatisfied VMware users. The future of VMware under Broadcom remains uncertain.
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