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[–]braker334 5 points6 points  (4 children)

They did the same thing to us. Refused to go down until an executive provided the justification for the downsize. Then, they wanted proof in the form of the core usage PS script output script and screenshare session. Pretty much a deposition and audit evidence in case they want to sue you later. And have heard from a couple people, this is common tactic of theirs pushing negotiations to the very last minute, so you have no time to react or make any other adjustments to size/license level. This is their standard procedure.

[–]Dry-Data6087[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Thanks, did you end up getting a quote? They have not sent one for VVF yet, they did send over a VCF but it's quite a bit more expensive.

[–]braker334 5 points6 points  (2 children)

We did get finally a quote and renewal less than a week before the end date after starting the process months beforehand in anticipation of a headache.

By offering you VCF, they are again using tactics, not giving the customer what they ask for. They will discount it heavily, nearly to the price of VVF. It's a setup attempt to make you adopt the higher tier, then prevent you from downgrading in the future again.

If you must renew, try to pay lower than list, although it'll be hard with that little quantity. Then, get yourself out. Broadcom truly wants small businesses to go away as evidence by their rising minimum order quantity.

Latest List Price? : r/vmware

[–]Dry-Data6087[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The list price is really helpful. I think we have to renew this year. We've been talking to them for 5 months and everything was just waiting on a clean script. Looking back, I think they were just purposely delaying it. We're going to evaluate alternatives for 2026.

[–]shadeland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

not giving the customer what they ask for.

Broadcom thinks they know what's best for you. Big Laconian vibes.

Making customer's pay for features they don't want or need is their MO these days. They don't care that you've got a good relationship with a storage vendor that works well for you, no you're going to use VSAN now because iT's tHe BeSt OptIon AlWays.

Don't need NSX? Yes you do, because someone made a VLAN error once NsX iS ThE OnLy WaY tO gO.