VMware by Broadcom: Product, service and support news
So far, the $60 billion Broadcom-VMware deal has led to some layoffs , VMware licensing changes, production rationalizations, shifts to the partner program, and multiple lawsuits .
So far, the $60 billion Broadcom-VMware deal has led to some layoffs , VMware licensing changes, production rationalizations, shifts to the partner program, and multiple lawsuits .
The short version
- Broadcom has been making moves to placate enterprises that are unhappy with its VMware licensing overhaul and struggling with upgrade fatigue.
- It announced plans to shift from aggressive two-year major release cycles to a more measured three-year cadence, and it’s extending support for VCF 9.0 to six years instead of the previous five.
- Meanwhile, competitors are claiming some success in attracting VM defectors , though analysts aren’t reporting widespread migrations.
What happened
We’ve tracked the saga since Broadcom first announced plans to acquire VMware in May 2022. Here’s a record of what has transpired so far, plus the latest news and analysis.
Why it matters
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