Origina VMware Support Delivers Crucial Solutions in Uncertain Times

Officially launched just a few months ago, our VMware software maintenance and support program customers are already seeing some big wins.

VMware software support customers continue to face significant challenges following the Broadcom acquisition and subsequent licensing changes. The shift from perpetual licenses to costly subscription bundles, coupled with the elimination of Support and Subscription (SnS) for perpetually licensed products, has left many organizations scrambling to find a cost-effective solution.

Companies must navigate complex virtualization migration planning, which usually takes years to conceptualize, while also facing the risk of exorbitant subscription fees if they don’t find the best path forward before their current SnS agreements expire.

But there is an alternative.

Provides much-needed stability for VMware

“With the Broadcom acquisition, my customer was presented with a bill that was three times higher than what they paid for maintenance last year. On top of this, they had no option to retain their perpetual licenses. They were forced into a corner. Give up rights to their licenses and pay three times the amount, run unsupported, or look for alternatives,” said Alex Lipscomb, Origina account executive. “After two conversations with Origina’s VMware and security experts, they made the decision to trust us with their environment and moved everything over to us.”

Some customers are finding significant value in our concierge level of support, particularly the Meet the Expert sessions that are included in our core services. Other organizations have engaged Origina to keep the system going while they figure out their future plans.

“One of my customers told me they will have peace of mind knowing Origina will be there to keep their system up and running in the event there is a critical failure before they are able to fully decommission it — all while paying much less than what Broadcom offered on the renewal,” said Origina Account Executive Christian Roby.

Get the time you need to make informed decisions

Origina offers a safe harbor to current VMware customers. Through our independent VMware software maintenance and support, you can keep your perpetual licenses indefinitely while still receiving full support, including comprehensive defect and vulnerability management. This allows companies to optimize their virtualization strategy without compromising security or stability.

We also have expert technical advocacy and consultant services to help organizations assess their current VMware environments, evaluate the potential financial impact, and develop your custom roadmap.

You can decide which of your products will stay with Broadcom, which virtualized workloads will move to new services, and which you will have the Origina team support.

You don’t need to rush into new platforms or migrate to all new products just to maintain VMware support after your current agreement expires. And don’t trade in your perpetual licenses before evaluating your situation. Once they’re gone, you can’t get them back.

With Origina, you get:

• Full support for perpetually licensed VMware software
• Maximum value of existing perpetual VMware licenses
• Freedom from restrictive OEM vendor practices and policies
• Security services without forced migration
• Concierge-level support from a Gartner Peer Insights-recognized team (4.8/5 review average)

Develop your VMware strategy

If you haven’t started formulating your VMware plan yet, here are a few steps to help begin the process.

1. Assess your current VMware environment and licensing status.
2. Evaluate the financial impact of transitioning to subscription licenses.
3. Identify potential risks and benefits of the new licensing model.
4. Develop a timeline for potential migrations that aligns with your business needs.
5. Consider alternative solutions and providers to optimize costs.

Engaging with an independent software maintenance expert can help you develop a comprehensive virtualization roadmap that is tailored to your organization’s unique requirements.

If you have the right partner, creating your new VMware roadmap doesn’t need to be stressful or costly. Remember, the only one who should be in control of your VMware roadmap is you — not Broadcom.

Want to learn more about Origina’s VMware Maintenance and Support Program? Read our e-book “An Essential Guide to Navigating VMware License Strategies.”