VMware customers are moving to alternate hypervisors faster than expected, and the implications go far beyond infrastructure.
The latest research report from Foundry/CIO.com combines findings from two global surveys, conducted in 2024 and 2026, on enterprise migration from VMware to alternate hypervisors, driven mainly by cost concerns and the need for data protection and resilience.
For IT and business leaders, the issue is no longer if change is coming, but how well prepared the organization is to manage it.
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With migration intent
A majority of organizations plan to migrate from VMware within their current renewal cycle.
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Face major cost hikes
IT leaders report VMware cost increases of at least 150%
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Of organizations feel confident
Most aren’t sure they can maintain data resilience during and after their migration.
See how IT leaders are adapting their hypervisor strategy including:
- Top migration challenges experienced across the globe
- Where organizations are most exposed during and after the move
- Ideal alternatives for organizations looking to switch hypervisors