The District Court of The Hague has mandated VMware and Broadcom to continue supporting Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, during its phase-out of VMware products. Following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and its introduction of a subscription model, the costs for Rijkswaterstaat surged by 85%, making it financially untenable. After resisting exit support, the court ruled that Broadcom must provide essential maintenance and technical assistance for up to two years, imposing penalties for non-compliance.
VMware and Broadcom are mandated to support Rijkswaterstaat until it completes its product migration, following a significant licensing model change and cost increase.
Broadcom's refusal to provide exit support after their acquisition of VMware raises concerns regarding the company's duty of care to its government client.
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