💰Topgolf Ditches VMware, Saves $11M with VergeIO
Topgolf cuts VMware costs by 77% with VergeIO
TL;DR
Topgolf moved 12,000 VMs to VergeIO to avoid a 400% cost increase. The switch saved over $11 million and cut software costs by 77%. Topgolf expects to be off VMware by December 12.
Topgolf, known for its interactive golf games, ditched VMware to avoid a 400% cost increase under Broadcom. By moving 12,000 VMs to VergeIO's VergeOS, Topgolf saved over $11 million and slashed software costs by 77%. This move is crucial for companies facing similar licensing issues, as VergeOS offers multi-tenant segmentation and easier management. Topgolf expects to be completely off VMware by December 12, with 20 venues still running VxRail.
Key Points
Topgolf moved 12,000 VMs to VergeIO's VergeOS, reducing VMware costs by 77%
Topgolf saved over $11 million by switching from VMware to VergeIO
Topgolf expects to be completely off VMware by December 12
Topgolf replaced 650 VxRail hosts with about 400 Dell PowerEdge servers
VergeIO gets about 70 new customers a quarter, mostly from VMware
Why It Matters
Topgolf, with over 100 locations, saved $11 million by moving from VMware to VergeIO. This switch is crucial for companies with multi-site needs, as VergeOS offers multi-tenant segmentation and easier management. Topgolf's migration highlights the cost savings and flexibility of VergeOS compared to proprietary HCI appliances and separate tools for data protection and replication.
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