Navigating Uncertainty with US Signal's OpenCloud

In today’s volatile economic landscape, businesses across industries are facing mounting challenges that threaten financial predictability and operational stability. Two major disruptions are converging:

• Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has triggered staggering price increases with some organizations reporting cost surges of 500% to 600%, upending IT budgets and long-term strategies.
• New U.S. tariffs, including a 10% universal tariff and reciprocal tariffs, are driving up the cost of imported goods and components critical to technology, manufacturing, and retail sectors.

Together, these changes are creating a perfect storm, forcing companies to seek certainty and flexibility wherever possible.

OpenCloud: A Strategic Alternative in a Time of Disruption

US Signal’s OpenCloud, a revolutionary Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform, rises as a timely solution. Designed to offer cost stability, operational flexibility, and enterprise-grade security, it helps businesses confidently navigate unpredictable conditions.

• 73% of surveyed IT decision-makers expect VMware prices to more than double
• 95% say the Broadcom acquisition is disruptive to their IT strategies
• The end of perpetual licenses is accelerating the scramble for alternatives

Meanwhile, tariffs are increasing costs across the board for hardware, software components, and data center equipment, ultimately driving inflation and squeezing margins in sectors reliant on imported tech.

Why OpenCloud Is Different

Built on open-source Apache CloudStack and KVM, OpenCloud avoids the vendor-driven pricing and lock-in common with traditional virtualization platforms. It offers:

• Long-term cost certainty through open-source architecture
• Flexible consumption models (month-to-month or committed)
• Scalability without lock-in, ideal for adapting to market or supply chain shifts
• High availability via concurrently maintainable data centers in Detroit and Denver
• 24/7 U.S.-based support for dependable service

Cloud That Powers Strategy, Not Just Infrastructure

For companies navigating the dual pressures of Broadcom-driven price hikes and tariff-related cost escalations, OpenCloud isn’t just a platform, it’s a strategic partner. With predictable pricing, robust security, and full compliance with SOC2 Type 2, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, OpenCloud lets businesses focus on growth instead of volatility.

“… US Signal is working to return to pre-Broadcom pricing for their services, and this step goes a long way toward recovering.”
— Bill McCord, VP of Service at Estes Group

Schedule a demo today at ussignal.com to see how OpenCloud can transform your cloud strategy.