OpenStack Resurgence: How VMware’s Licensing Rugpull is Encouraging a Second Look

In the wake of Broadcom’s 2023 acquisition of VMware, the enterprise IT world found itself at a crossroads. Rapid, unexpected changes to VMware’s licensing model sent shockwaves through thousands of organizations, forcing a stark choice: stay and absorb dramatic cost increases—or seek out an alternative platform capable of handling mission-critical workloads. Enter OpenStack For many…