Devoteam partner AWS has announced the general availability of Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS). Amazon EVS provides the fastest path for enterprises migrating VMware workloads to AWS.
Why Act Now?
Analysts report that 80% of enterprises face VMware contract renewals within two years, with 74% exploring alternative cloud migration pathways. This creates a critical window for these organisations to plan strategically around their VMware workloads.
About Amazon Elastic VMware Service
Amazon EVS is ideal for organisations heavily invested in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) licenses or those recently renewing with Broadcom. It provides a straightforward path to AWS for workloads that rely on VMware environments.
With Amazon EVS, organisations benefit from AWS scalability and agility while using familiar VCF software, avoiding significant retraining or operational disruption. The service is currently available in six AWS Regions, with further expansions planned shortly.
Customers can also utilise existing VCF license portability entitlements to ease the migration process.
We learned about Amazon EVS at reInvent 2024 and have been preparing for this with our new and existing customers ever since! We have seen a huge increase in demand for VMware migrations in the last few months so this announcement is perfect timing for our VMware customers looking to move workloads to the cloud. It accelerates migrations with a rapid, low-friction path to AWS whilst keeping familiar VCF tools and licences, so teams can move faster with lower training requirements.
Gaining internal business approval can be the biggest blocker – we are here to help our customers build a strong business case using generous AWS funding mechanisms. With so many renewals approaching, EVS turns a deadline into an opportunity to migrate at pace and benefit from AWS scale and innovation on day one. Devoteam is ready to guide you on that journey.
Daniel White AWS Enterprise Practice Lead for Devoteam UK&I
Supporting Your Migration
The availability of Amazon EVS complements Devoteam’s existing VMware to AWS solutions. Our team is ready to assist customers in navigating their migration journey effectively.
Create a business case: Complete an Optimization and Licensing Assessment (OLA) to support a business case for AWS migration
Leverage AWS Incentives: Work with Devoteam to understand available AWS VMware funding mechanisms
Request a complimentary migration assessment: Start your journey with a complimentary assessment of your current on-premises and cloud environments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazon EVS?
A new AWS-native service for running VMware Cloud Foundation environments,, with quick deployment, full control, and seamless integration.
Which AWS Regions support EVS?
As of August 2025, six Regions: US East (N. Virginia, Ohio), US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt, Dublin), and Asia Pacific (Tokyo).
Can I keep my VMware licenses?
EVS supports VCF license portability and offers flexible licensing models including pay-as-you-go or multi-year commitments.
Do I need to retrain my team or change workflows?
No. EVS maintains VMware tooling, IP assignments, and operational processes to ease adoption.
How can Devoteam help?
From assessments and business case creation to migration planning, funding utilisation, and execution, you’ll have full-service support.
Transform your business with AWS solutions
Reach out today to book your complimentary VMware workload migration assessment. We’ll work closely with you to map your migration journey, quantify potential cost savings, assess risk, and unlock new value from over 200 AWS services.
