Alternative options to VMware: An introduction to CivoStack Enterprise

With the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, its new Broadcom Advantage Partner Program has created a divide among VCSP Partners. While a privileged few have secured coveted status, over 4,000 partners worldwide are grappling with uncertain futures.
This webinar delves into the profound impact this has had on service providers and the ongoing challenges they face. Our panel will reveal strategies for sustainable growth, and provide an exclusive demonstration of CivoStack Enterprise: A VMware alternative, offering equivalent functionality with a straightforward, on-prem licensing model and a long-term commitment to predictable pricing.
What we discussed:
➔ Current CSP industry challenges and partner margin issues.
➔ Broadcom's impact on margins and implications of 0.5% white labelling.
➔ Strategies for federated partners: growth discounts and locked pricing.
➔ Live demo of CivoStack Enterprise with customer call insights.
➔ Preview of the CivoStack Enterprise roadmap and future developments.
Who will be speaking:
➔ Dinesh Majrekar - CTO, Civo
➔ Henry Godwin - VP Global Sales, Civo (Former Senior Sales Director, VMware)
➔ Peter Seddon - Senior Account Manager, Civo (Former Senior Account Executive, VMware)
0:00 - Introduction and Background
1:00 - Speaker Introductions
2:40 - Overview of Broadcom's Acquisition of VMware
4:50 - Key Impacts on Costs and Pricing Models
7:10 - Challenges with Broadcom's Licensing and Bundling
10:20 - Civo's Alternative Approach and Mission
12:00 - CivoStack's Key Features and Endorsements
14:00 - Simplicity in Deployment and Management
16:10 - Speed and Efficiency of CivoStack
18:20 - Cost Comparison and Value Proposition
19:40 - Deployment Options: Public, Private, and Edge
25:00 - Deep Dive into CivoStack Features by Dinesh
26:00 - Dashboard Overview and User Interface
29:30 - GPU Integration and Kubernetes Clusters
32:30 - Network and Security Features
36:00 - Marketplace and Application Launching
38:00 - Multi-Tenant Capabilities and API Integration
42:00 - Migration from VMware to Civo
46:00 - Customer Success Story: Defense.com
48:00 - Q&A Session