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Everything you need to know about the VMware ELA

October 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment

(Editor’s note: updated on October 16, 2019)

From cutting costs to simplifying IT, there are a lot of reasons to consider the VMware ELA (VMWare Enterprise License Agreement). 

However, with a minimum spend requirement of $250,000 (with $150,000 net new licensing spend after discounting, without support or subscription) and highly customized terms, understanding if the VMware ELA is right for you is challenging.

With hundreds of VMware ELA negotiations under our belt, we decided to shed some light on the situation. Below you will find a high-level summary of a recent webinar hosted by our VMware experts.

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How to determine which VMware licensing option is best

February 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment

How to determine which VMware licensing option is best

Despite the fact VMware has only three core licensing programs – a far cry from other technologies such as Microsoft and Adobe ­– it’s still challenging to know exactly which licensing program is the right choice for your organization.

Let’s take a deep look at the three VMware licensing programs available, and help you decide which is best for your organization. [Read more…]

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5 reasons to get VMware licensing right

April 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment

VMware ELA

Optimizing software investments isn’t exactly the most exciting topic for IT or the business. But that’s not to say it isn’t an important one. From cutting costs to enabling your biggest, most ambitious digital transformations, picking the right licensing model is an important step. [Read more…]

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