Executive summary Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has created uncertainty, cost escalations, and strategic challenges for NSX users, pushing IT leaders to seek alternatives that enhance security without added complexity. Akamai Guardicore Segmentation provides a more fit-for-purpose upgrade with deep visibility, true Zero Trust implementation, and AI-powered automation that enables unified protection across hybrid IT environments. Transitioning to Akamai Guardicore Segmentation offers a low-risk migration path, predictable costs, and superior segmentation capabilities for a more-resilient security posture. Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has become a major inflection point for IT leaders everywhere. What was once a predictable (albeit complex) part of the infrastructure stack is now a source of significant uncertainty, and CISOs and infrastructure managers are grappling with forced product bundling, staggering price hikes, and a growing sense of being trapped.…