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State of Play: Server Virtualization

An annual review of the Server Virtualization market, with answers from the vendors in it.

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.

The evaluation of this market and its vendors is in the Buyer Guide: Server Virtualization Platforms.