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IDC | Strategic Choices and Pathways on AWS for Enterprises Navigating VMware by Broadcom’s New Era

Learn how AWS offers multiple pathways to migrate and modernize VMware workloads with new solutions like Amazon EVS and AWS Transform for VMware

This IDC report details AWS's Comprehensive Solutions for VMware Workload Migration and Modernization.

As enterprises navigate the evolving VMware landscape, AWS offers strategic pathways to successfully migrate and modernize VMware workloads. The 2025 IDC Perspective highlights AWS's comprehensive solutions that support everything from rapid rehosting to complete cloud-native transformation. Key insights from the report include:

  • Multiple migration pathways tailored to different business needs, from rehosting to full modernization
  • Introduction of Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS) for running VMware Cloud Foundation on EC2
  • New AWS Transform for VMware offering AI-driven migration acceleration
  • Real-world success story featuring Loyalty New Zealand's VMware modernization journey
  • Strategic recommendations for enterprises evaluating their VMware infrastructure options
The report examines how AWS's expanded portfolio helps enterprises make informed decisions about their VMware strategy while reducing risk and maintaining operational consistency.

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