Hosted VMware · AltaSphere by Altanora
Same VMware.
Fully Managed.
Up to 29% in Savings.
AltaSphere is Altanora's fully managed hosted VMware service. Your workloads run on VMware Cloud Foundation in sovereign North American data centres, with licensing, infrastructure and 24/7 operations included. It's billed monthly, with no 3-year prepay.
What Is Hosted VMware?
Hosted VMware is a managed service in which a provider runs your VMware environment on its own infrastructure and bills it as a monthly operating expense. With AltaSphere, Altanora hosts and operates VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX and Aria) for you. Your virtual machines, templates and tools stay VMware. The hardware, licensing, patching and 24/7 monitoring become Altanora's job.
It's built for organizations facing a Broadcom VMware renewal who want to stay on VMware without the per-core minimums, 3-year upfront payments or hardware refresh that come with running it on-premises.
The VMware Tax, Explained
Broadcom's VMware licensing changes raised costs for most customers. Here's what drives your next renewal, and how hosted VMware on AltaSphere removes each cost.
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Core-Based Minimums
VMware licensing is now priced per core, with a 72-core minimum. AltaSphere is priced per host, with no forced core minimums.
3 Years, Paid Upfront
VMware renewals now require multi-year prepayment. AltaSphere is an operating expense, billed monthly or annually, with $0 upfront licensing.
No Scaling Down
Once you license cores, you can't give them back. With AltaSphere, you scale capacity up or down as your workloads change.
Forced VCF Bundles
You pay for the full stack whether you use it or not. AltaSphere includes the full VMware Cloud Foundation stack, managed for you.
Hardware Refresh Cycles
More cores mean higher licensing, and fewer cores mean slower servers. AltaSphere includes the infrastructure, so there's no refresh to fund.
Scarce VMware Expertise
Certified VMware engineers are hard to hire and harder to keep. Altanora's 70+ certified engineers run your environment 24/7.
Read more: The VMware Tax Is Real: Your 2026 Renewal Playbook →
Why Choose AltaSphere Hosted VMware
Up to 29%in savings vs. typical VMware/Broadcom renewal pricing
$0upfront licensing, with no 3-year prepay
99.99%infrastructure availability SLA
24/7North American support from 70+ certified engineers
The savings estimate is based on Altanora modeling against typical renewal pricing. Your actual number depends on your footprint, so ask for a quote built on it.
What's Included in AltaSphere
Everything you run on VMware today, delivered as a fully managed hosted service.
Full VMware Cloud Foundation Stack
vSphere, vSAN, NSX and the Aria Suite run on all-flash storage, with a vCloud self-service portal for your team.
Licensing Included, or BYOL
Use fully licensed AltaSphere, or bring your own VMware licenses. Either way, Altanora manages the licensing.
Enterprise Security Stack
Carbon Black EDR, DataBahn.AI and Splunk SIEM, plus hosted firewall options from pfSense and NSX Gateway to FortiGate.
Compliance-Ready Infrastructure
Hosted on infrastructure certified for SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, PCI DSS and HITRUST.
Sovereign Cloud Locations
Data centres in Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary), the US (Atlanta, Columbus, Phoenix), the UK and Australia keep your data where the law says it must stay.
Transparent, Predictable Billing
You're billed per host and per TB of storage, with no egress fees and no hidden charges. Backup and DRaaS are available as add-ons.
Hosted VMware Deployment Models
One VMware platform, three ways to run it, all managed by Altanora.
Private Cloud
Dedicated, single-tenant VMware Cloud Foundation clusters for regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, government and legal. Choose fully managed, or a custom cluster with shared responsibility.
Multi-Tenant Cloud
Cost-effective, secure shared VMware capacity with a self-service vCloud portal and integrated backup. It suits growing organizations and disaster recovery targets.
Bare Metal
Dedicated physical x86 or IBM iSeries servers for high-performance, legacy or non-virtualized workloads that need guaranteed resources.
On-Premises VMware vs. Hosted VMware on AltaSphere
| Feature | On-Premises VMware | Altanora AltaSphere |
|---|---|---|
| License & support costs | Per core, 72-core minimum | Included, or BYOL |
| Payment terms | 3 years upfront | Monthly or annual |
| Hardware refresh | Every 3–5 years | Included |
| Security tooling | Pay extra | Included |
| Management burden | In-house | Fully or co-managed |
| Data sovereignty | Client-managed | Sovereign cloud |
| Cost predictability | Low | High (flat rate) |
Hosted VMware FAQ
What is hosted VMware?
Hosted VMware is a managed service in which a provider runs your VMware environment on its own infrastructure and bills it monthly. With Altanora AltaSphere, your workloads stay on VMware Cloud Foundation, and Altanora supplies and operates the hardware, licensing and 24/7 support.
Is AltaSphere still VMware?
Yes. AltaSphere runs on VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria). Your virtual machines, templates, tools and runbooks stay VMware, and Altanora operates the platform for you.
How much can hosted VMware save compared with a Broadcom renewal?
Altanora's modeling shows AltaSphere can cost up to 29% less than typical VMware/Broadcom renewal pricing. Your savings depend on your core count, storage and support needs, so Altanora builds each quote on your current footprint.
Can we bring our own VMware licenses?
Yes. You can choose fully licensed AltaSphere or bring your own licenses (BYOL). Altanora will model both options against your current footprint.
How is AltaSphere priced?
You pay per host and per TB of storage as an operating expense. There's no upfront licensing, no 3-year prepay, no forced core minimums and no egress fees.
Where is our data hosted?
In sovereign cloud data centres in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. You choose the region that meets your data residency requirements.
Who supports the environment?
Altanora's 70+ certified engineers provide 24/7/365 North American support, with direct access to senior engineers.
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