VMware has been the backbone of enterprise IT for decades. For many teams, it’s the platform they know inside and out—the one they’ve built careers on. But recent changes in licensing and acquisition-related price hikes have left IT leaders in a bind: stick with the tools they trust and absorb the costs, or rip-and-replace for something unfamiliar.
The truth is, you don’t have to choose.
The VMware Price Squeeze
With licensing fees climbing, many organizations are seeing budgets strained and long-term plans thrown off track. For IT teams already under pressure to do more with less, unexpected cost jumps are more than an inconvenience—they’re a roadblock to growth.
Why VMware Still Matters
For all the disruption, VMware remains one of the most powerful and trusted platforms in the industry. Its ecosystem of tools, integrations, and proven stability is unmatched. Walking away from VMware often means retraining teams, re-engineering infrastructure, and risking disruption.
How CloudKey Shields You
CloudKey was built for IT pros who want to keep VMware without the price shock. Our platform is VMware-native, meaning you get full functionality, familiar tools, and enterprise-grade support—without the direct licensing headaches. CloudKey’s flat-rate pricing model ensures predictable costs, so you can plan with confidence no matter what happens in the licensing world.
Conclusion
VMware isn’t the problem—pricing is. CloudKey gives you the freedom to keep the platform you know and trust, while protecting your business from shifting license structures and runaway costs.
See how CloudKey keeps VMware simple
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