Virtualization has long been an IT domain, but with shifting vendor landscapes and rising infrastructure costs, it’s increasingly becoming a CFO conversation.
The recent acquisition of VMware by Broadcom has introduced pricing uncertainty and operational questions for many organizations. In fact, 32% of VMware users are considering alternatives. If you’re responsible for budgeting IT spend, it’s critical to understand the strategic levers available.
Enter HPE VM Essentials: a unified virtualization platform that reduces complexity lowers TCO, and increases operational control. It’s more than a technical tool — it’s a financial strategy.
Here’s why:
- Avoid Vendor Lock-In: Maintain flexibility by running both VMware and KVM workloads, with no additional licensing cost to manage VMware environments.
- Decreased TCO: estimated 2.5X3lower total cost of ownership (TCO) provided by the industry’s leading disaggregated hyperconverged infrastructure (dHCI).
- Boost Efficiency: Empower IT to do more with less — with automation, self-service provisioning, and integrated lifecycle tools.
- Plan with Confidence: Competitive, per-socket pricing and integration with HPE GreenLake’s consumption-based model means fewer budget surprises.
For CFO’s, HPE VM Essentials provides a way to reduce IT infrastructure spend without sacrificing innovation. It aligns with your priorities — efficiency, predictability, and wise investment.
The best financial leaders ask not just “What will this cost?” — but “What will this enable?” In the case of VM Essentials, the answer is clear: lower costs, greater control, and a smoother path forward.
Interested in learning more, contact us to set up a time to see how American Digital can help your organization.