State of Play

An annual review of each enterprise technology market: what changed this year, with vendor answers about fit, cost and their plans added side by side as they arrive.

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October 19, 2026

State of Play 2026: Server Virtualization

Broadcom's licensing changes turned the VMware renewal into a decision. Where the market stands in 2026, and what each path requires and costs where prices are public.

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Server Virtualization (2026)

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