The VMware Buyout: Navigating New Waters in the SMB Landscape

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware marks a significant transition, with potential repercussions for VMware's diverse customer base. Historical patterns suggest Broadcom's tendency to prioritize high-revenue customers, potentially sidelining smaller and mid-sized businesses by elevating the cost of licensing beyond their reach. This shift could compel SMBs to seek alternative solutions, as the escalated costs threaten to strain their IT budgets substantially.