Customer Challenges and Solutions Post-Broadcom Acquisition

This document is a guide that outlines the challenges faced by customers following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. It details transformation decisions customers are considering, including whether to remain with VMware, switch to an open-stack-based hypervisor, or adopt hybrid/multi-cloud solutions. The guide highlights uncertainties in cloud and pricing models, emphasizing the difficulties customers encounter in managing their private and public cloud needs. Additionally, it discusses the technical uncertainties regarding the long-term viability of existing infrastructures. The document also presents T-Systems' solutions, which include a flexible five-year plan with minimal price impact, a customer-facing contract, and a cloud service product called FCI Flex. This product is designed to provide stable prices, flexibility, and compliance with regulatory needs while ensuring data sovereignty and protection against geopolitical risks. The guide concludes with details on the features of FCI Flex, including self-service capabilities and cost efficiency.