--- title: "VMware transition - Fairbanks" description: "Transition away from VMware with open source cloud infrastructure. Migrate securely, reduce lock-in, and regain full control with Fairbanks." url: "https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/nl/sovereignty/vmware-transition/" language: "en" --- # VMware transition Many organizations face challenges when relying on third party subscriptions like VMware to run their private cloud environments. Pricing volatility, slower innovation, and declining service levels can create strategic and operational risks. Fairbanks helps you address these issues with a future\-ready open source platform. [Let's talk](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/contact/?subject=VMware%20transition) [More info](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/soevereiniteit/vmware-migratie#info) Where your data lives, and who controls it ## When access to your own data is no longer guaranteed What happens when a cloud provider decides to cut off access? When geopolitical developments, sanctions or vendor policy changes interrupt your operations? Data sovereignty is not just a theoretical issue. Its implications are real, immediate and potentially devastating. The bankruptcy of ATB Bank in 2024 is a telling example. Despite being financially healthy, the bank collapsed when cloud providers including Microsoft and AWS terminated access to essential systems. Their actions followed US sanctions but came without delay, cutting off email, applications and internal records. Critical data became unreachable. Operational control was lost. Legal and financial processes stalled. The consequence: full business failure due to a lack of data access. This is what a lack of sovereignty can look like. Not a compliance violation, but a complete loss of continuity. ![eric_en_wout](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/10/eric_en_wout-1.jpg?width=1500 "eric_en_wout") Online keynote ## Discover how to secure full sovereignty over your data The Broadcom acquisition of VMware is pushing IT strategies to a breaking point. Licensing changes, rising costs and vendor lock-ins are limiting your ability to adapt. This keynote shows how to transition to a flexible, open source infrastructure that gives you full control, without sacrificing performance, compliance or security. Learn how to build an infrastructure strategy that supports your business goals while ensuring true independence. [Watch this keynote now](https://www.fairbanks.nl/vmware-migrations-are-happening-what-now/) ![f1b66526-6a3b-4569-ad3f-3e748fd2663a](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2026/05/f1b66526-6a3b-4569-ad3f-3e748fd2663a.png?width=1500 "f1b66526-6a3b-4569-ad3f-3e748fd2663a") Open source ## Full VMware functionality, without the lock-in Our managed open source cloud infrastructure delivers all core functionalities you expect from a VMware environment. It includes enterprise-grade virtualization, software-defined storage, container orchestration, and automated lifecycle management. The platform is designed for both legacy and cloud-native workloads, giving you the flexibility to evolve your IT landscape at your own pace. By transitioning to [OpenStack](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/openstack/) and [Ceph](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/ceph/) on [Kubernetes](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/private-cloud-solutions/our-technologies/kubernetes/), your organization benefits from increased control, transparency, and predictability, all without the limitations of proprietary software. ## Claim your free whitepaper This whitepaper explores the reasons for migration, benefits of open private clouds, and compares possible solutions. It is a guide for organizations considering a shift from VMware. Loading form... Guidance ## A structured approach to migration We use proven methodologies and tools to migrate workloads from legacy VMware environments to open source infrastructure. Whether your environment is simple or complex, our engineers guide your team through each phase. Our services include: - Strategic roadmap and migration plan - Migration tooling and automation - Seamless transfer of VMs and applications - Continuous optimization during and after migration Cost comparison ## What now? Moving forward, companies are presented with a range of choices. One option is to stick with VMware, maintaining familiarity. Alternatively, you can opt for a hybrid model, blending public cloud capabilities with existing VMware infrastructure, or scale down VMware to fit the public cloud model. Another possibility is deploying a fully managed private cloud, using open source technology. Within this option, there’s flexibility: either migrate completely or start wit a small private cloud setup, gradually transitioning from VMware at your own pace. This approach offers companies the freedom to tailor their migration strategy to their unique needs and preferences. ### Estimating cost comparison The table below presents a comparison of the average costs between the CapEx and OpEx of Fairbanks managed private cloud and a typical VMware environment of 50 nodes. #### Fairbanks managed private cloud CapEx + OpEx #### VMware infrastructure CapEx + OpEx What our customers say ## Success stories VodafoneZiggo unified its cloud environments with a scalable OpenStack solution, supported by Fairbanks. This resulted in increased efficiency, improved control, and a smooth transition without disruption. The new infrastructure provides the flexibility to respond more quickly to customer demands and market developments. ![VodafoneZiggo-Lockup-RGB.width-800-768×190](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/VodafoneZiggo-Lockup-RGB.width-800-768x190-1.webp?width=500 "VodafoneZiggo-Lockup-RGB.width-800-768×190") VodafoneZiggo [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/vodafoneziggo/) The Danish Ministry of Children and Education transformed its IT infrastructure to reduce costs, eliminate vendor lock-in, and improve agility. With Fairbanks’ open-source expertise, the Ministry gained full control over its cloud environment, leading to faster service delivery, lower operational costs, and greater system stability. This shift positioned the Ministry as a leader in public-sector digital innovation, enhancing support for educators and students across Denmark. ![PNG-CycleSoftware](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2026/01/PNG-CycleSoftware.png?width=500 "PNG-CycleSoftware") CycleSoftware [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/cyclesoftware/) ODC-Noord modernized its IT infrastructure with scalable, secure cloud solutions to support Dutch government services. Thanks to Fairbanks, flexibility increased, security and compliance improved, and significant progress was made toward a CO₂-neutral data center operation. The efficiency and reliability of the service delivery improved noticeably. ![Logo_rijksoverheid.svg-1-768×1536.png](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/Logo_rijksoverheid.svg-1-768x1536.png.webp?width=500 "Logo_rijksoverheid.svg-1-768×1536.png") ODC-Noord [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/odc-noord/) Realtime Solutions transformed its IT infrastructure with OpenStack to enhance real-time performance for sectors such as logistics, finance, and telecom. Thanks to Fairbanks’ expertise, the company now benefits from a scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environment with low latency. This led to increased operational efficiency, improved customer satisfaction, and a stronger competitive position. ![Realtime-Solutions-BV-logo-768×203.png](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/Realtime-Solutions-BV-logo-768x203.png.webp?width=500 "Realtime-Solutions-BV-logo-768×203.png") Realtime Solutions [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/realtime-solutions/) SURF, the collaborative ICT organization for Dutch education and research, modernized its digital infrastructure to support high-performance computing, secure data management, and nationwide collaboration. With Fairbanks’ expertise, SURF enhanced scalability, security, and innovation, empowering institutions to share resources and accelerate research. The transformation improved efficiency, equity, and member engagement across the sector. ![Surf-logo.png](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/06/Surf-logo.png.webp?width=500 "Surf-logo.png") SURF [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/surf/) Delta Electronics improved operational efficiency and agility with a tailor-made OpenStack solution from Fairbanks. Thanks to optimized resource management, digital twins, and energy-efficient technologies, Delta achieved significant gains in production performance and sustainability. ![delta](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/delta.webp?width=500 "delta") Delta Electronics [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/delta-electronics/) Fingent optimized its OpenStack environment with the help of Fairbanks, resulting in higher performance, more stable networks, and improved backup and monitoring processes. Thanks to global collaboration and support, Fingent was able to operate more efficiently, minimize risks, and deliver software solutions to clients worldwide more quickly. ![fingent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/figent.webp?width=500 "fingent") Fingent [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/fingent/) The Danish Ministry of Children and Education transformed its IT infrastructure to reduce costs, eliminate vendor lock-in, and improve agility. With Fairbanks’ open-source expertise, the Ministry gained full control over its cloud environment, leading to faster service delivery, lower operational costs, and greater system stability. This shift positioned the Ministry as a leader in public-sector digital innovation, enhancing support for educators and students across Denmark. Danish Ministry of Children and Education [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/danish-ministry-of-children-and-education/) KPN modernized its infrastructure with a scalable, open cloud platform to enable faster virtualization and higher service quality. Thanks to Fairbanks, KPN is now better equipped to handle network traffic, launch innovative services, and strengthen its leadership in the telecom sector. ![kpn](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/kpn.webp?width=500 "kpn") KPN [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/kpn/) The University of Luxembourg modernized its IT infrastructure with OpenStack to support high-performance computing and large-scale research. In collaboration with Fairbanks, the university improved scalability, automation, and resource efficiency while reducing costs and manual workload. The transformation enhanced agility, data security, and compliance, empowering cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary innovation. ![University_of_Luxembourg_logo_fr.svg.png-1024×867](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/06/University_of_Luxembourg_logo_fr.svg.png-1024x867-1.webp?width=500 "University_of_Luxembourg_logo_fr.svg.png-1024×867") University of Luxembourg [Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/university-of-luxembourg/) Ensure success ## Full support, from start to finish Fairbanks provides full-spectrum support to ensure your teams are equipped for success. Our experts are available for design, implementation, training, and operational support, including 24/7 Emergency Assistance. When you’re ready to take over operations yourself, we organize a full handover, supported by documentation, knowledge transfer, and guidance from our engineers. Our services ## We design and build open source private cloud infrastructures that meet your unique needs Managed ServicesEmergency AssistanceConsultancyTrainingHealth Check Managed Services Emergency Assistance Consultancy Training Health Check Let us do it for youLet us help you do itDo it yourself ![ChatGPT Image Jun 2, 2026 at 04_57_53 PM](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-2-2026-at-04_57_53-PM.png?width=600 "ChatGPT Image Jun 2, 2026 at 04_57_53 PM") ### Managed Services - Enhanced operational efficiency and focus - Access to specialized expertise and advanced technology - Cost efficient and predictable budgeting [More about Managed Services](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/our-services/managed-services/) Insights & resources ## Latest blogs & news [Insights & resources](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/insights-resources/) [KeynoteSustainable private cloud: how to balance energy, performance and business impact![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)Sustainable private cloud: how to balance energy, performance and business impactEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/sustainable-private-cloud/) [BlogOpenStack Hibiscus is here: What’s new in the latest release![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)October 20, 2026OpenStack Hibiscus is here: What’s new in the latest releaseTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/openstack-hibiscus-is-here-whats-new-in-the-latest-release/) [KeynoteHow Kubernetes and Talos make OpenStack easier to upgrade, manage and scale![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)How Kubernetes and Talos make OpenStack easier to upgrade, manage and scaleEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/how-kubernetes-and-talos-make-openstack-easier-to-upgrade-manage-and-scale/) [KeynoteFrom infrastructure complexity to cloud control: how to orchestrate your datacenter with software![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)From infrastructure complexity to cloud control: how to orchestrate your datacenter with softwareEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/from-infrastructure-complexity-to-cloud-control-how-to-orchestrate-your-datacenter-with-software/) [BlogDigital autonomy: looking beyond the cloud![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)September 9, 2026Digital autonomy: looking beyond the cloudTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/digital-autonomy-looking-beyond-the-cloud/) [BlogUpgrading OpenStack: why containerization and Kubernetes are the answer![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)August 26, 2026Upgrading OpenStack: why containerization and Kubernetes are the answerTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/upgrading-openstack-containerization-kubernetes/) [BlogCloud infrastructure migration: what are your options and where do you start?![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)July 24, 2026Cloud infrastructure migration: what are your options and where do you start?Technology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/cloud-infrastructure-migration-what-are-your-options-and-where-do-you-start/) [BlogFairbanks named as a representative vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)July 21, 2026Fairbanks named as a representative vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for cloud infrastructure sovereign solutionsTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/fairbanks-named-as-a-representative-vendor-in-the-2026-gartner-market-guide-for-cloud-infrastructure-sovereign-solutions/) [BlogMutable vs. immutable infrastructure![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)June 18, 2026Mutable vs. immutable infrastructure: What it means for your datacenterTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/mutable-vs-immutable-infrastructure-what-it-means-for-your-datacenter/) [BlogPress release![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)June 10, 2026Press releaseEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/press-release/) ![Michiel](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/06/Michiel.jpeg?width=500 "Michiel") ## Make the switch with confidence Looking for a future without licensing constraints and lock\-ins? 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