Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Summary
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million by moving its virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s VergeOS after VMware increased licensing costs under Broadcom’s ownership. The company shifted 12,000 virtual machines and replaced some hardware, improving management and reducing spending.Key Facts
- VMware licensing costs were set to increase by 400% after Broadcom’s acquisition.
- Topgolf moved 12,000 virtual machines to VergeIO’s VergeOS platform.
- The company has over 100 locations using interactive golf with digital technology.
- Topgolf previously used VMware products for many years, including vSphere, ESXi, and VxRail.
- Broadcom stopped selling VMware perpetual licenses and bundled products into larger, costlier packages.
- VergeOS allows multi-tenant management, making large-scale operations easier for Topgolf.
- Topgolf replaced 650 VxRail hosts with about 400 Dell PowerEdge servers during the transition.
- VergeIO gains many new customers who switch from VMware due to better cost and management options.
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