By Mara Sugue
Publication Date: 2026-10-21 00:00:00
Broadcom has signed a 10-year agreement with NTT DOCOMO to develop the Japanese telecom group’s private cloud. It is Broadcom Japan’s first 10-year VMware software agreement, covering licences, technical assistance and maintenance support.
The deal extends a relationship that began in 2019, when VMware, now owned by Broadcom, started working with DOCOMO on the buildout and operation of its private cloud.
Under the agreement, DOCOMO will continue to use VMware Cloud Foundation as the core infrastructure supporting its digital services. The arrangement also covers other VMware products and related support services as the two companies align their long-term technology roadmaps.
The work will focus on three areas: continuous service availability, security and resilience, and faster service delivery. The aim is to strengthen the operator’s infrastructure as artificial intelligence use expands and cyber threats grow more complex.
To support service continuity, DOCOMO…
