Broadcom Licensing Advisory — Cost Management, Audit Defense & Contract Negotiation Services

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Redress Compliance helps Broadcom customers manage licensing risks, control software costs, and negotiate better contracts across VMware, CA, Symantec, and other Broadcom software products.

Introduction

Broadcom’s acquisition of key software vendors (VMware, CA Technologies, Symantec Enterprise, and others) has changed the licensing landscape.

Broadcom’s strategy focuses on

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Aggressive subscription-only models.

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Core-based licensing minimums.

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Rapid price increases at renewal.

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Mandatory multi-year commitments

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Contract inflexibility & reduced support options

What Do We cover?

Our Broadcom Licensing Advisory Services Cover

Broadcom Licensing Optimization

VMware Licensing Cost Control Post-Acquisition

Subscription Licensing Model Review

Core Minimum Licensing Risk Assessment

License Pooling & Rightsizing Strategy

Cloud & On-Prem Licensing Cost Comparison

Contract Review & Renewal Negotiation

Broadcom Software Contract Clause Review

Multi-Year Subscription Renewal Negotiation Playbook

Price Increase Cap Strategies

Support Renewal Cost Review

Broadcom Portfolio Consolidation Risks & Opportunities

Audit Defense & Compliance Risk Management

Broadcom Software Audit Process Management

VMware Licensing Audit Preparation

Internal Compliance Review & Usage Reporting Templates

License Inventory Management Across Broadcom Products

Audit Response Playbook For Broadcom Customers

Broadcom Exit Strategy & Vendor Risk Mitigation

Planning Exit Scenarios From Broadcom Licensing

Third-Party Support Options For Broadcom Products

Alternative Vendor Strategy For VMware & CA Software

Cost Modeling Tools For Replacement Scenarios

Risk Management For Forced Subscription Licensing

Broadcom Licensing Templates & Tools Provided

License Inventory & Usage Reporting Templates

Contract Clause Library For Broadcom Negotiation

Renewal Planning & Cost Modeling Tools

Audit Response Checklist & Playbook

Exit Strategy & Vendor Risk Assessment Framework

Cost Comparison Templates For Cloud & On-Prem Licensing

Our Dedication

Why Clients Work With Redress Compliance

Working with Redress Compliance was a game changer for our company,” said a Global CIO.

“Not only did they help us achieve compliance and avoid significant audit fines, but I would also highly recommend working with Redress Compliance to any company looking to optimize their softeware licensing.”

– Head of IT Procurement

Your Independent Software License Expert

Our Objective—We bridge the gap between technology and business. Our mission is to help organizations navigate the complexities of Software licensing and optimize their IT investments.

Independent Broadcom Licensing Experts — No Reselling

Proven Frameworks To Reduce Broadcom Software Costs

Real-World Audit Defense & Contract Negotiation Support

Trusted By IT Procurement, SAM Managers & CIOs Globally

Deep Experience Managing VMware, CA, and Symantec Licensing

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