{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"MISAC Connect Audio","title":"Navigating VMware’s New Era: Guidance for Municipal IT Leaders with KIS","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5e80af6a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3817,"description":"In this episode, Sean Canevaro and Matt Eickmann from KIS discuss VMware's current landscape and the impact of Broadcom's acquisition on licensing models. They explore the transition from perpetual to subscription models, the confusion it has caused among clients, and the importance of understanding the total cost of ownership. The conversation also touches on the future of virtualization, the role of cloud solutions, and how KIS aims to support clients in navigating these changes.\n\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties\n04:07 Overview of KIS and Its Role\n09:10 VMware and Broadcom: The Acquisition Impact\n18:58 Subscription Model Transition and Client Reactions\n28:59 The Debate on Subscription Software\n30:44 Conclusion and Future Considerations\n31:43 Navigating Budget Constraints and Client Control\n38:12 Communicating IT Decisions to Stakeholders\n44:38 Exploring Alternative Solutions in Virtualization\n46:23 The Future of Virtualization and Cloud Solutions\n53:10 Understanding KIS and Its Offerings\n\nResources & Links:\n📌 Learn more about MISAC Connect Audio – Member Only Link\n📌 Connect with our guest:\nKIS - Keep IT Simple - LinkedIn\nSean Canevaro – LinkedIn\nMatt Eickmann - LinkedIn\nVisit our MISAC Connect forum for more discussions and community engagement.\nFollow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for updates and announcements.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IAyx5-MX9BbFeqZTXIUX2yaam3DXmd8_X569y52AYQ4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOWMz/YWUwYzgwYmUxMThj/OWE3OGU1YTE3MjQ4/Nzc4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}