This webinar will examine the options available to migrate from VMware to cloud native services on AWS with Cognizant. Many enterprises are dealing with the end of perpetual licensing for VMware and the challenges incumbent in migrating VMware workloads to cloud native services, such as: 1. Licensing Costs – Windows Server and storage costs are among the top cost issues incurred in a potential migration 2. Lack of AWS cloud native operational skills within the enterprise 3. Lack of budget and time to migrate existing VMware workloads. As an IT Professional evaluating the impact of new VMware licensing terms, you face important decisions regarding future operations and potential migration to AWS cloud-native services. This session addresses cost effective strategies and tools that help reduce the cost and timeline of a cloud native migration. Cognizant works with clients with complex enterprise IT workloads to modernize and develop a cost-effective migration strategy and roadmap.

The landscape around leveraging VMWare with AWS has changed dramatically in the past year. In this session, Presidio will discuss some of these changes, reasons to migrate VMWare workloads to AWS, and share insights working with customers. We’ll discuss the challenges in migrating from VMware to AWS Native Services, and review the criteria for a successful VMware-to-AWS migration project. Join us to learn more about Presidio’s cloud migration services. Key Takeaways: 1). Key Considerations for a VMware-to-AWS Migration 2). Challenges in Migrating from VMware to AWS Native Services 3). Success Criteria for a VMware-to-AWS Migration Project

In the evolving landscape of cloud computing, VMware customers face an inflection point spurred by Broadcom's recent acquisition of VMware. This podcast explores the strategic considerations for organizations assessing the future of their VMware workloads amidst new challenges and rising costs. Join us as we unpack why cloud migration—specifically to AWS—has become a more compelling choice for companies seeking to modernize IT infrastructure. We delve into the risks, costs, and cultural shifts associated with leaving behind traditional client-server models in favor of scalable, cloud-native architectures. Featuring insights on compliance, security, and operational continuity, this episode provides a roadmap for CIOs and IT leaders to harness cloud transformation as a pathway to resilience and competitive advantage.

Key Takeaways:

• Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware is driving customers to reconsider their IT strategies—with AWS emerging as a preferred choice for modernization due to its scalability, cost-effectiveness, and security advantages.

• A “lift-and-shift” to AWS provides immediate relief from rising VMware costs and allows companies to maintain operations now while gradually optimizing for cloud-native capabilities over time.

• Migrating to AWS strengthens security and compliance, reduces operational risks, and enables future-proofing, making it a practical and strategic option for VMware customers facing uncertainty.