Are your VMware costs soaring? Shift to a smarter Cloud strategy with Daemon

The recent Broadcom acquisition of VMware has sent shockwaves through the UK business landscape, with licensing fees skyrocketing and many companies scrambling for alternatives. 

Sound familiar? You're not alone. Daemon is working with numerous organisations feeling the pinch and seeking a more cost-effective and stable virtualisation solution.

The VMware dilemma - a double blow for cost-conscious businesses

Many businesses had already migrated away from public cloud solutions like AWS to optimise costs. Choosing VMware seemed like a sound strategy at the time. Now, with Broadcom's price hikes, these companies are facing a double whammy, forcing them to reevaluate their entire private virtualisation.

At Daemon, we are experts in navigating complex cloud provisioning. We understand the challenges businesses are facing, and we are here to help you navigate this complex landscape. Our approach means we are not tied to any single vendor, allowing us to provide truly unbiased advice and tailor solutions to your specific needs. 

As our Head of Cloud, Paul Campbell, mentions,

"Daemon’s agnostic approach means we’re able to see both sides of the debate. A hybrid cloud environment gives you the advantages of public and private clouds, allowing you to optimise your cloud based on your needs, providing flexibility while retaining sovereignty over sensitive data.”

What sets Daemon apart:

Choosing the right solution for you is easy with Daemon. We can look at a range of solutions available, with various elements of the VMware stack in use. We won’t simply swap VMware for a direct replacement but will review your needs and ask what’s best for you right now.

• Deep expertise: 

Our team of cloud engineers and consultants has extensive experience across a wide range of virtualisation technologies, from open-source solutions like KVM to Microsoft's Hyper-V and Nutanix's HCI platform. We also have a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, enabling us to guide you towards the best fit for your workloads and business objectives. Our consultants and software engineers are adept at leveraging open-source software to build robust and customised private and hybrid cloud solutions.

• Proven track record: 

We've helped numerous organisations optimise their cloud infrastructure and reduce costs. Daemon saved a large multinational company over $1 million annually in cloud costs through an AWS Well-Architected Review and implementation of recommendations, by driving better cloud native solutions and modernising solutions for the cloud. We can bring that same level of expertise and dedication to your migration project.
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• Phased approach: 

We understand that migrating away from VMware is a significant undertaking. That's why we advocate for a phased approach, allowing you to gradually transition workloads to a new platform while minimising disruption to your business operations. As the white paper notes, a model where companies can slowly move workloads from public to private cloud incrementally (as confidence in their private cloud grows) would be key.

• Hybrid cloud expertise & public cloud alternatives:

As Paul Campbell highlights in the white paper, hybrid cloud solutions offer a powerful way to combine the benefits of private and public clouds. We can help you design and implement a hybrid strategy that provides the security, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness you need. Campbell observes, 

"We have observed, and are actively working on client projects, where their ambitions are to move certain workloads back on-premise. To do this, they are creating private cloud solutions that have the same core features that public clouds have, but at much-reduced costs." 

However, we also recognise that a return to public cloud, with the right optimisations and management, can be a viable alternative for some businesses. Our expertise with AWS allows us to guide you through this option as well.

Don’t be held back by rising costs, take control with Daemon

The VMware situation has highlighted the importance of having a flexible and adaptable cloud strategy. With Daemon by your side, you can smoothly handle this transition and come out with a private or hybrid cloud solution that fits your business goals and budget. 

Henry Ayres, Head of Engineering Practice:

“At Daemon, we believe in a collaborative approach. Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and challenges. We don't just offer off-the-shelf solutions; we tailor our approach to ensure the chosen path, whether it's embracing open-source technologies for a private cloud, optimising a hybrid environment, or strategically leveraging the public cloud, aligns perfectly with the client's business objectives and long-term vision.”

Ready to review your options? Get in touch with us today. We'll help you understand what you need, look into alternatives, and make the move to a more cost-effective and future-ready virtualisation platform.