VMware Exit Field Report on Application Modernization

This field report discusses the imperative for enterprises to invest in application modernization in response to changes in VMware licensing, specifically the transition to a per-core subscription model initiated by Broadcom. The report outlines the challenges that VMware customers face, including compatibility debt, migration risks, and a skills gap that complicates the modernization process. It presents four critical reasons why modernization is no longer optional: achieving cost efficiency, enhancing agility, improving operational capabilities, and ensuring future-proofing against licensing changes. Additionally, the report introduces two key tools developed by CloudHedge Technologies, CHAI Universe and CHAI DART, which facilitate the modernization journey by providing discovery and dependency mapping as well as continuous observability during the transition. The report emphasizes that proactive modernization can lead to lower operational costs and greater flexibility in choosing future runtimes, positioning organizations to better navigate the evolving licensing landscape.