VMware is launching vSphere Express, a lower-cost virtualization offering targeting SMBs alienated by Broadcom's push toward pricier VCF and VVF bundles. It supports up to 128 cores with basic features like vMotion and high availability, though central management is not supported.
Background
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to significant pricing and packaging changes, alienating many SMB customers who relied on affordable per-core licensing.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Nov 5, 2026 at 05:38 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10