## VMware Discounts in the USA: A Partial Offer? The US General Services Administration (GSA) is advertising discounts of up to 64 percent on Broadcom's VMware portfolio, thanks to a OneGov agreement. However, the core element that made VMware famous, the vSphere hypervisor, is not included in the offer. This absence raises doubts about the actual benefit that government agencies will be able to derive from these discounts. If the main hypervisor is not included, the usefulness of the agreement may be limited for those who need the complete virtualization infrastructure. ## The context of the virtualization market The virtualization market is constantly evolving, with an increasing number of solutions and vendors. VMware, while remaining a key player, must face competition from open source alternatives and cloud-native solutions. Broadcom's strategy for VMware, and how it will affect product pricing and availability, will be crucial for the future of the sector.