iTWire – Broadcom sending cease-and-desist letters to perpetual VMware license holders

Broadcom ceased selling VMware perpetual licenses after it purchased the virtualisation company in November 2023. Now it is sending cease-and-desist letters to the perpetual license holders.

Silicon giant Broadcom acquired VMware in late 2023 and controversially made numerous changes that some may describe as hostile to the once-loyal customer base. Broadcom cancelled partnerships, then invited select former partners to re-apply. It dramatically increased subscription prices, and…