VATES Offers an Open-Source Alternative to VMware for Enterprises Seeking Greater IT Autonomy

ZHONGHE, Taiwan - May 28, 2025 - PRLog -- TAIPEI, Taiwan – May 28, 2025 – Following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, significant changes to licensing policies have sparked concern among enterprise users. Many perpetual license holders have recently received official notices outlining the updated usage terms, prompting organizations to reevaluate their current IT strategies.

In this climate, Reliable Information, the official distributor of VATES in Taiwan, is helping enterprises adopt a more autonomous and cost-efficient virtualization platform. With its complete stack and open-source foundation, VATES empowers businesses to build high-performance IT infrastructures that are both sustainable and vendor-independent.

"VMware's subscription model has become a real challenge for many businesses," said Elvis Yeh, Channel Director at Reliable Information. "VATES presents a timely alternative—an open-source platform that balances flexibility, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. For enterprises, now is the perfect time to reassess their IT architecture's agility and long-term viability."
🔧 VATES VMS: A Unified, Open-Source Virtualization Stack

VATES provides a modern alternative to the VMware stack (vSphere + vCenter + backup tools) through its Virtualization Management Stack (VMS), which includes:

• XCP-ng – A stable, lightweight, open-source Hypervisor built on Xen.
• Xen Orchestra – A web-based management interface offering backup, migration, and VM lifecycle management.
• XOSTOR – A hyper-converged storage solution enhancing data protection and high availability.
• XO Proxy – A backup accelerator for remote sites, ideal for distributed environments.

🔑 3 Key Reasons Enterprises Are Choosing VATES:

1. Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) – No need for recurring high subscription fees.
2. Greater Flexibility and Control – Open-source architecture enables vendor independence and seamless scalability.
3. Complete Local Support – Ding Cheng Information provides expert implementation, consulting, and technical assistance tailored to enterprise needs.

With a complete feature set, open architecture, and local support, VATES enables businesses to reduce virtualization costs and mitigate operational risks while ensuring a predictable and sustainable path forward. As licensing policies evolve and the virtualization market undergoes restructuring, VATES is the ideal choice for enterprises seeking autonomy, efficiency, and long-term value in their IT infrastructure.

About VATES

VATES is a France-based open-source virtualization provider committed to delivering powerful and flexible enterprise solutions. Its flagship stack, XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra, is trusted by thousands of global enterprises and cloud providers as a reliable alternative to VMware and Hyper-V.

About Reliable Information

Reliable Information specializes in high-availability and fault-tolerant solutions. Representing brands such as VATES, Stratus, Neverfail, and Array Networks, the company delivers tailored IT infrastructure services to help enterprises ensure 24/7 system continuity, reduce downtime, and improve operational resilience.