HPE takes aim at VMware with latest VM Essentials play

Platform9 Writes Open Letter to VMware Customers

Platform9 has written an open letter to VMware customers in an effort to offer them an alternative to what is increasingly becoming an untenable situation for many. Since Broadcom purchased VMware in late 2023 and immediately began a campaign to maximize profits from the existing user base. The company has charged AT&T 1,050% and, according to AT&T, breached its contract with the telecom company. Broadcom similarly raised prices on other custome…

HPE takes aim at VMware with latest VM Essentials play

HPE has extended its Morpheus Software and VM Essentials offering in a move that it claims can significantly reduce costs for businesses across their IT estate.

When Broadcom hides VMware customers with its licensing policy, the competition is looking forward to seeing it at Nutanix's in-house trade fair.