Gartner | Guide to Choosing a VMware Alternative in the Wake of Broadcom

Why AWS for VMware?

AWS offers the most complete VMware exit path in the market. With a proven program path (OLA to MAP to AWS Transform), purpose-built migration tools, and comprehensive pathways from rehosting through full cloud-native modernization, AWS enables organizations to eliminate escalating VMware costs, strengthen their security posture, and build an AI-ready foundation.

Key benefits:

  • AWS Transform automates discovery, dependency mapping, and wave planning at 80X faster network conversion
  • Multiple pathways: migrate to EC2, relocate to Amazon EVS, modernize to containers/serverless, or run on-premises with Outposts
  • Proven program path: Optimization and Licensing Assessment (OLA) to MAP to AWS Transform
  • Security controls, encryption, and compliance frameworks embedded from first scan through final cutover

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