How are Middle Eastern VMware Customers and Sovereign CSP Partners Adapting to the Post-Broadcom Reality?
This Market Perspective covers the implications of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, including the subsequent portfolio and pricing changes. It details the diverse reactions to these significant changes in VMware's licensing and product offerings in the Middle East. The report examines how enterprises and cloud service providers (CSPs) are adapting to these changes or planning strategic shifts. It also explores the competitive landscape, highlighting how hyperscalers like Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud, as well as companies like Red Hat and Nutanix, are attempting to capitalize on the resulting market confusion. Additionally, it provides insights into the varying strategies and responses of different enterprises and VMware CSP partners in the Middle East, highlighting how they are positioning themselves for the future."In the wake of Broadcom's acquisition, VMware customers and CSPs in the Middle East are navigating a new reality, sparking strategic shifts and diversification efforts." - Andrew Buss, Senior Research Director, IDC."Adapting to post-Broadcom changes, entities in the Middle East are reassessing VMware's role amid the evolving cloud landscapes." - Shahin Hashim, Associate Research Director, IDC.
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Executive Snapshot
New Market Developments and Dynamics
What Changed for Enterprises and Sovereign CSP Partners?
Summary of Portfolio Changes:
Impact of Portfolio Changes on VMware CSP Partners:
Competition Capitalizes on the Confusion:
Many Middle Eastern Customers Holding on to VMware but Exploring Alternatives
Sovereign CSP Partners Face Challenges with Limited Options: