VMware SWOT & PESTLE Analysis

Strength

1. VMware’s ability to operate “live migrations” for its users: This particular feature put forward for its users by VMware is a huge boost to its value addition in the user segment and building trust with innovation. It ensures comprehensive customer satisfaction.
Server downtimes are a frequent encounter in the IT industry. A majority of which is not in anyone’s control but there are certainly some downtimes which can be restricted. The downtime that occurs in order to migrate the existing application in one server to another can be easily discarded with the use of ‘live migration’ feature of the products of VMware. VMware’s vSphere vMotion is the product which offers this feature. The application still remains live during migration and users get an uninterrupted service even during transition of servers. This is possible in case of vswitches, cluster and for clouds as well.
Moreover, VMWare products are more adaptable even across different platforms. This is an important feature which every user is worried about as the platform dependency nature and compatibility are crucial features for a software product. VMware’s products are more adaptable and compatible with different platforms than its competitors. The compatibility of its products are much better and suited to Windows OS.

2. It has one of the best virtualization software in the segment with the inclusion of virtual dual processors: With the introduction and advancements made in the field of AI, virtual reality is the most significant feature people expect in the products they use. The standards that VMware has been maintaining in the virtualization software segment are paramount. It is the virtual or software-based creation of the hardware functionalities. It is one of the most effective ways of reducing expenses in the industry and adds agility and efficiency across all industries. The benefits which this technology includes reduced operating costs, minimized downtime, increased productivity, efficiency, and agility, simplified storage and data center management.

Weakness

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Opportunity

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Threat

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Political

1. US – China trade and technology war impacting business prospects: The Trump administration has waged a technological war against China due to the differences between China and the United States in political values. The concern that China will use US technology to acquire military capabilities to challenge it is driving American policy. VMware comes at the right time for infrastructure-oriented Chinese telecoms operators that are facing the formidable challenge of business transformation in the 5G era, however the restrictiosn due to the trade war may limit its potential in the Chinese markets.

2. Public policy engagement and lobbying: Multinational organizations support progressive public policies that align with its business goals and values. In this regard, VMware engages either directly or indirectly in influencing public policy initiatives with an impact on sustainability and climate change. Vmware Inc Political Action Committee (Vmware Pac) is a United States Federal Political Committee. The Committee exists to aggregate contributions from members or employees and their families to donate to candidates for federal office.

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Environmental

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