VMware by Broadcom makes more concessions to cloud service provider community and customers

VMware by Broadcom makes more concessions to cloud service provider community and customers

In response to continued negative feedback from customers and partners, Broadcom has unveiled a series of new concessions tailored to its cloud service provider community using VMware products and services. The adjustments come amidst ongoing shifts within the VMware portfolio, and aim to address concerns not only by customers but also stakeholders. The news is … Read more

VMware users warned to brace for next big upheaval as latest Broadcom changes rumble on

VMware users warned to brace for next big upheaval as latest Broadcom changes rumble on

VMware’s end-user compute products are set to undergo substantial changes imminently, with service providers and customers bracing for the impact of yet another potentially colossal shakeup by Broadcom. An email seen by The Register is reportedly warning service providers of VMware’s Horizon range to either face increased costs or an architecture change. The changes had … Read more

VMware by Broadcom is overhauling its training for an all-new experience

VMware by Broadcom is overhauling its training for an all-new experience

Having already hit the headlines on numerous occasions over the considerable changes Broadcom has made to VMware in order to improve profitability, the company now looks to be overhauling its training experience, but this time, it’s good news. An investigation by The Register found Broadcom wants to offer “more training at a fraction of the … Read more

VMware customers are jumping ship as Broadcom sales continue – here’s where they’re moving to

VMware customers are jumping ship as Broadcom sales continue – here’s where they’re moving to

It will likely come as no surprise that VMware is losing customers following its $61 billion acquisition by Broadcom at the end of 2023. In the months that followed the takeover, Broadcom has introduced major changes that it says will boost profitability for the company, including removing free products and terminating perpetual licenses in favor … Read more

Broadcom ends VMware perpetual software licenses following takeover

Broadcom ends VMware perpetual software licenses following takeover

Following its recent acquisition of VMware, Broadcom has announced that it will transition the business to a subscription-based model, removing the perpetual licenses with immediate effect. According to the company’s announcement, the industry has embraced subscription-based models as the standard when it comes to cloud consumption, and the move comes after more than a year’s … Read more

Broadcom-VMware takeover deal finalised after months of wrangling

Broadcom-VMware takeover deal finalised after months of wrangling

Broadcom has ended a months-long saga and closed its $69 billion deal to acquire VMware after finally being granted regulatory approval in China. The deal closed on November 22 after first being announced in May 2022, having faced delays due to global scrutiny on the basis of regulations, pushing back the date on three separate … Read more