VMware Licensing & Renewals under Broadcom
Nexstor is your trusted VMware partner in a changing landscape.
Nexstor is one of only a select group of fully accredited VMware partners in the UK.
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has introduced significant changes to licensing, pricing, renewals, and support models. For many organisations, understanding the impact on existing infrastructure has become increasingly complex.
Nexstor provides the expertise, direct vendor access, and commercial guidance needed to help you navigate these changes with confidence.
Whether you’re approaching a renewal, reviewing your licensing position, or looking to optimise your virtualisation platform, we’re here to help.
What's changed?
The VMware landscape has shifted considerably following Broadcom’s channel and licensing consolidation.
Many businesses are now facing:
- The move from perpetual licensing to subscription-based models
- New VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and vSphere Foundation bundles
- Increased licensing costs based on CPU core counts
- Changes to support and renewal processes
- Tighter contract deadlines and renewal windows
With these changes affecting both budgets and operational planning, it’s never been more important to fully understand what you’re paying for and whether your environment is correctly licensed.
Why Nexstor for VMware?
As an accredited VMware partner, Nexstor provides direct access to VMware and Broadcom specialists, ensuring you receive expert advice, faster responses, and ongoing support.
We work closely with you to assess your infrastructure, licensing needs, and long-term plans, helping you optimise costs while ensuring your VMware environment remains fit for purpose. Our experienced consultants have delivered VMware solutions for organisations across the UK, from mid-sized businesses to large enterprises.
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Unbiased Licensing Advice
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How we help
Whether you're reviewing VMware licensing, planning a renewal, or exploring your options, our experts are here to help. We provide practical guidance and tailored recommendations to help you maximise value and minimise unnecessary costs.
VMware licensing audits
We review your current estate to identify opportunities to optimise licensing and reduce unnecessary costs.
Core count assesments
Many organisations are paying for capacity that isn't delivering value. We'll help you understand exactly how your infrastructure maps to VMware's new licensing model.
Renewal planning
Avoid unexpected costs and last-minute decisions by reviewing renewal requirements well in advance.
VMware bundle optimisation
We'll help determine whether VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or vSphere Foundation offers the most appropriate and cost-effective route for your organisation.
Strategic infrastructure reviews
If VMware remains the best platform for your business, we'll help you maximise value. If alternative options should be considered, we'll provide clear and honest guidance.
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The VMware licensing landscape has become more complicated, but it doesn’t have to become more expensive.
With Nexstor’s technical expertise and direct partner status, we can help you understand your options, optimise your environment, and make informed decisions before signing your next agreement.
VMware by Broadcom FAQs
What is VMware by Broadcom?
VMware by Broadcom provides a leading virtualisation platform that helps organisations run, manage, and secure workloads across on-premises, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud environments. At Nexstor, we help businesses maximise the value of their VMware investment with expert licensing, support, and optimisation services.
What happens when VMware vSphere 8 Support ends?
Once VMware vSphere 8 reaches end of support, organisations will no longer receive regular updates, security patches, or technical assistance from VMware. At Nexstor, we help customers assess their environment, understand the risks, and plan their next steps, whether that’s upgrading, renewing support, or exploring alternative platforms.
Is VMware still a good choice for enterprise environments?
Yes. VMware remains a leading enterprise virtualisation platform, offering high availability, disaster recovery, workload mobility, and advanced management capabilities. The key challenge for many organisations is finding the most cost-effective licensing and support model following the Broadcom changes.
Can Nexstor help optimise VMware costs?
Yes. Nexstor can review your VMware estate to identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary licensing costs, improve resource utilisation, and ensure your environment is aligned with current business requirements.
How can Nexstor help with VMware licensing changes?
As an accredited VMware partner, Nexstor helps organisations navigate Broadcom’s licensing changes, review their current entitlements, and identify opportunities to optimise costs. Our specialists can provide guidance on renewals, subscriptions, and long-term virtualisation strategies.
How do I know if I'm over-licensed for VMware?
Many organisations are paying for more VMware licences than they need due to changes in licensing structures or evolving infrastructure requirements. Nexstor can review your environment to identify unused capacity, optimise licensing, and potentially reduce costs.
