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Kentwood approves three-year VMware licensing agreement amid industry price increases
2685844 · March 4, 2025
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The commission authorized a three-year purchase of VMware licensing and support, roughly $176,000, after staff reported Broadcom-era price increases of 2.5–3x and limited viable alternatives.
Kentwood commissioners authorized a three-year purchase of VMware licensing and support during the March 4 meeting; staff estimated the three-year cost at roughly $176,000.
Matt, an IT staff member, explained that VMware changed its licensing structure and…
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