Was VMware’s takeover by Broadcom a terrible mistake? – Tech Monitor

In general, 2023 was a good year for VMware. With a vast market share, it lorded over the virtual machine (VM) space, generating revenue of over $13bn and continuing to ink deals across new markets.

Success was obvious beyond the balance sheet too. Hosting a pair of ‘VMware Explore’ conferences, and securing a range of industry plaudits, it felt fair to agree with Raghu Raghuram, the firm’s then-CEO, who in March…