Broadcom | VMware
Commercial Advisory
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware fundamentally reset the commercial relationship for enterprise customers. Perpetual licences are gone, bundling is mandatory, and renewal terms favour Broadcom – not your footprint. Blackhill SAM provides the independent commercial intelligence to navigate renewal on your terms.
What you need to know
Perpetual Licences Eliminated
All renewals are now mandatory subscriptions.
Mandatory VCF Bundle Pricing
Pay for capabilities regardless of actual use.
Core Count Rules Expanded
Sub-capacity exceptions have beenremoved.
Partner Channel Restricted
Competitive discounting is no longer available.
WHO IS IT FOR
Finance & Operations
Licence cost visibility and renewal budget intelligence.
IT & Security Teams
Evidence-based entitlement and exposure mapping.
Risk & Compliance
Audit-defensible licence position documentation.
Procurement & Legal
Contract review and negotiation intelligence.
Why Blackhill SAM
Deep VMware licensing and commercial expertise. No reseller relationships. Independent advice delivered entirely in your commercial interest.
Independent
No vendor relationships
Evidence-Based
All findings documented
Specialist-Led
Expert-reviewed advice
Ready to understand your true licensing position?
Contact Blackhill to discuss a SAM engagement tailored to your organization.