A Modern, Open Path Forward After the VMware Upheaval
SMBs deserve a predictable, affordable virtualization future — without Broadcom's forced bundles or licensing shocks.
The SMB Reality
VMware's Changes Have Hit SMBs the Hardest
The Pain Is Real
Across the market, SMBs are facing the same consistent challenges following VMware's move to subscription bundles under Broadcom. For smaller IT budgets, these aren't inconveniences — they're existential threats.
The impact is immediate, severe, and without an obvious exit path — until now.
Sudden, Steep Cost Increases
Dramatic price hikes that smaller IT budgets simply cannot absorb.
Forced Into Bundles They Don't Need
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is now the default — even for basic virtualisation, simple HA, or small clusters.
Loss of Trusted Partners
Broadcom cut thousands of resellers and MSPs, leaving SMBs without support or renewal options.
The SMB Pain Points
Lock-In, Unpredictability, and No Resources to Migrate
Fear of Lock-In
The new VMware model is rigid. SMBs worry about future price jumps, forced upgrades, and losing control of their infrastructure roadmap.
Unpredictable Renewals
No transparency, no flexibility. SMBs can no longer plan ahead with confidence under Broadcom's new licensing structure.
Limited Internal Resources
SMBs don't have large IT teams. They need a migration path that is simple, guided, low-risk, and affordable.
This is exactly where Paringa powered by SUSE fits.
The Solution
Paringa Powered by SUSE: The Right Answer for SMBs
A modern, open, cost-effective virtualisation platform designed for SMBs who need stability, simplicity, and predictable pricing.
100% Open Source
No lock-in, no surprises. Predictable costs and freedom to scale on your terms — no proprietary licensing traps.
No Enterprise Bloat
VMs, containers, storage, networking, and HA — all in a lightweight, Kubernetes-native HCI platform. No forced bundles.
Lower TCO From Day One
Eliminate VMware subscription fees, vSAN licensing, and proprietary hardware requirements. Enterprise-grade at a fraction of the cost.
A Partner That Supports SMBs
Unlike Broadcom's new model, SUSE's ecosystem is open, inclusive, and channel-friendly. Paringa is the trusted guide SMBs lost.
Migration Made Simple
Paringa Makes Your VMware Exit Low-Risk
Paringa isn't just offering a platform — it's offering a safe landing zone. SMBs get end-to-end support through every stage of the migration journey, from initial assessment through to ongoing lifecycle management.
Your VMware exit doesn't have to be painful. Paringa powered by SUSE gives SMBs a modern, affordable alternative.
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Assessment
Full evaluation of your current VMware estate.
02
Migration Planning
Tailored planning aligned to SMB workloads and budgets.
03
Hands-On Execution
Paringa engineers lead the migration end-to-end.
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Post-Migration Support
Ongoing lifecycle management and peace of mind.
Platform Capabilities
Built for Modern Workloads — Without the Complexity
SUSE Virtualisation (Harvester) is fully open source and Kubernetes-native, giving SMBs exactly what they need — and nothing they don't.
Virtual Machines
Run existing workloads seamlessly without re-architecting.
Containers
Kubernetes-native from the ground up for modern app delivery.
Storage & Networking
Integrated, software-defined — no proprietary hardware required.
High Availability
Enterprise-grade resilience built in, without the enterprise price tag.
Key Proof Points
Why SUSE Virtualisation Wins for SMBs
Fully Open Source
No vendor lock-in, ever.
Kubernetes-Native
Unified VMs and containers on one platform.
Lower TCO
Eliminate VMware and vSAN licensing costs entirely.
Enterprise-Grade Features
HA, storage, networking — without the bloat.
Paringa-Led Migration
Guided, hands-on support from assessment to go-live.
Lifecycle Management
Ongoing support so SMBs are never left stranded again.
VMware vs SUSE
The Open Source Future vs. Broadcom's Closed Model
The choice is clear: SMBs no longer need to accept Broadcom's terms. A modern, open alternative exists — and Paringa delivers it.
"Stop paying enterprise prices for basic virtualisation. Move to SUSE with Paringa."
The VMware Exit Plan for SMBs
SMBs have a clear, proven path forward. Paringa powered by SUSE is the trusted guide that replaces the partner relationships Broadcom destroyed — delivering a modern, affordable, open-source virtualisation platform with full migration support.
Future-proof your infrastructure with open source. No forced bundles. No licensing shocks. No surprises.
Your Trusted Partner
Unlike Broadcom's new model, Paringa and SUSE are committed to SMBs — open, inclusive, and channel-friendly.
- Modern virtualisation without the enterprise price tag
- The open-source future — built for SMBs
- Delivered by Paringa, your trusted guide
Get Started
Ready to Leave VMware Behind?
Paringa powered by SUSE delivers a modern, open, cost-effective virtualisation platform — designed for SMBs who need stability, simplicity, and predictable pricing.
The VMware Exit Plan for SMBs
A structured, low-risk migration path tailored to your environment.
Modern Virtualisation Without the Price Tag
Enterprise-grade features at a fraction of the VMware cost.
Future-Proof With Open Source
No lock-in, no surprises — just a stable infrastructure roadmap you control.