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Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know about VMware Migration Hub, the assessment process, and how the Bridgepointe advisory model works. Don't see your question? Call 844-506-2299 or email advisor@vmwaremigrationhub.com.

About the service

Is it really free?

Yes. The options review, advisory calls, and support comparing provider proposals are free to you. VMware Migration Hub is operated by Foretel Solutions, Inc., an authorized Bridgepointe Technologies partner. Providers compensate us if you choose their services. There is no obligation to move forward.

Do you favor certain providers?

We compare options against your infrastructure, team, budget, and timing. Providers compensate us if you choose their services, and we explain the tradeoffs behind a recommendation. Staying on VMware, extending an existing arrangement, and self-managed platforms can all be part of the review.

Are you affiliated with VMware or Broadcom?

No. VMware Migration Hub is operated by Foretel Solutions, Inc., an authorized Bridgepointe Technologies partner. We are not owned by Broadcom or VMware. Our advisory review compares options across providers and platforms based on your requirements.

What size organizations do you work with?

Our primary focus is IT leaders at mid-market organizations with roughly 100 to 5,000 employees who manage IT infrastructure. We start with your environment, team capacity, and renewal timing to determine which options are worth evaluating.

What if I only want a price check?

That is a useful place to start. Share your current quote and environment details, and we can help identify the cost drivers, assumptions, and alternatives worth validating. Firm comparisons may require more detail or provider quotes. You can request the review by email without booking a meeting.

About migration

Will you try to sell me a specific product?

Your review begins with your requirements and the options that fit, including staying on VMware. We explain the tradeoffs and the details still to verify. Provider proposals are a separate next step, only if you want them.

What information do I need to complete the assessment?

A rough VM count, renewal timing, and a sense of your priorities are enough to start. Share your annual VMware spend if you know it, or select 'Not sure / quote under review.' Exact figures are not required for an initial review.

How fast can I get proposals?

An advisor responds to an email review request within one business day to begin the review. Provider quotes are a separate step after you approve a shortlist and confirm the needed environment details. Timing depends on scope and provider response; tell us about your renewal deadline so we can plan around it.

Do you provide implementation services?

Bridgepointe manages the provider selection and negotiation process and can provide project oversight. Implementation is typically performed by your selected provider or a Bridgepointe-recommended managed service partner. We remain involved as your advocate through go-live, and we're your escalation path afterward.

About staying on VMware

Can I keep VMware without paying Broadcom prices?

Staying on VMware through a provider is one option we can compare with your renewal and alternative platforms. It may preserve familiar tools and reduce costs, depending on the full hosting and licensing scope. Workload relocation, network design, backup compatibility, and cutover testing still need review; staying on VMware does not eliminate migration risk.

Can I just get help negotiating my Broadcom renewal?

Yes. Bridgepointe advisors negotiate VMware/Broadcom renewals regularly and can help you evaluate whether a bridge extension or reduced-scope renewal makes sense while you weigh alternatives. Worth knowing: credible competing proposals in hand are the strongest leverage in any Broadcom negotiation, and we can arrange both at once. This is one of the most common first steps clients take with us.

Do I have to migrate off VMware to work with you?

No. Staying on VMware belongs on the shortlist when it fits your requirements. We can help you compare a renewal, a VMware provider, and alternative platforms, including the costs and practical constraints that affect the decision.

Privacy & process

How long does the assessment process take?

The email form takes about two minutes, and an advisor responds within one business day to begin your written review. The written review covers a shortlist, tradeoffs, and next steps; timing depends on any details we need to clarify. You can also book a free 30-minute VMware options review directly. A meeting is optional for email requests.

What happens to my information?

Your submission goes to the advisory team handling your review. We never sell your information, and we share it with a provider only when you ask us to request a proposal from that provider. See our Privacy Policy for the details.

What industries do you specialize in?

We have significant experience in healthcare (HIPAA, EHR-connected environments), financial services (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, SOX), manufacturing (ERP, OT/IT convergence), government and SLED (FedRAMP, StateRAMP), and general mid-market IT.

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