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Broadcom's VMware acquisition explained: The impact on your IT strategy | Computer Weekly

Broadcom has completed its $69bn acquisition of VMware to build a multicloud strategy.

VMware was previously owned by Dell before being spun out and acquired by Broadcom. [ more ]

Theregister

Nutanix set to benefit most from Broadcom's VMware upheaval

Broadcom's takeover of VMware has caused upheaval in the industry and presents an opportunity for rivals to swoop in and gain customers.

Nutanix is singled out as the chief beneficiary of VMware's disruption, with analysts predicting a multiyear runway for the company to take market share from VMware. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

5 months ago

Broadcom drops VMware perpetual licences and support | Computer Weekly

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to major changes in the product portfolio, including the end of perpetual licensing contracts.

VMware will now only offer subscriptions and will no longer sell perpetual licenses or support renewals. [ more ]

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Theregister

1 week ago

Information security

VMware security advisories just became a lot less accessible

VMware security advisories are now only viewable through a Broadcom Support account, potentially creating issues for security professionals. [ more ]

ITPro

1 week ago

AWS hopes to "continue working closely" with Broadcom after clash over VMware services

AWS and Broadcom clashed over VMware licenses, leading to AWS no longer directly selling VMware Cloud on AWS. [ more ]

Theregister

2 weeks ago

VMware eases changes and deadlines for CSPs

VMware by Broadcom has made concessions to VCSP members and partners, including extended billing arrangements and exemptions for regulatory constraints. [ more ]

Theregister

Broadcom extends support for VMware's old perpetual license

Broadcom is making changes to support VMware customers who don't want new software subscriptions. [ more ]

Theregister

Why Broadcom may set the future of software licensing

Season 2 of House of the Dragon will only consist of three episodes in June, September, and December.

Broadcom's new subscription model for software licenses is causing significant price hikes for some VMware customers. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Education sector facing huge VMware cost increases after Broadcom ends discounts | Computer Weekly

Non-profit organizations facing massive VMware licensing fee increases.

Customers struggling with cost implications of changes to VMware software bundles and server licenses. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Broadcom execs say VMware price, subscription complaints are unwarranted

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware led to the elimination of perpetual licenses, causing complaints of rising costs among users.

Broadcom executives defend the subscription model, arguing that it can lead to cost savings for customers using multiple VMware components. [ more ]

Theregister

VMware to show off strategy in twin Cloud Foundation updates

Broadcom plans significant updates for VMware's Cloud Foundation bundle in 2022 and 2025.

Upcoming releases aim to simplify implementation, address customer concerns about price, and improve product integration. [ more ]

Theregister

VMware by Broadcom offers a lifeline to small clouds

Broadcom ended VCSP program post acquiring VMware

Broadcom's solution for smaller cloud operators: 'white label' program to resell capabilities [ more ]

TechCrunch

2 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Apple cancels its car, Google's AI goes awry and Bumble stumbles | TechCrunch

KKR acquires VMware's end-user computing business for $4 billion

Mistral launches AI model to rival OpenAI's GPT-4 and partners with Microsoft. [ more ]

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Business intelligence

Broadcom shakes up VMware licensing structure in collaboration with Google Cloud

License portability between VMware and Google Cloud

Customers can bring their existing VMware licenses to Google Cloud [ more ]

Theregister

Broadcom reassures VMware users as rivals see their opening

Broadcom and Google have announced a license portability scheme that allows customers to run VMware workloads on Google Cloud.

Customers will be able to purchase subscriptions of the latest VMware Cloud Foundation software stack from Broadcom and use them in Google Cloud VMware Engine or their own datacenter. [ more ]

Theregister

Broadcom terminates VMware's free ESXi hypervisor

Broadcom has discontinued the free version of VMware's ESXi hypervisor.

The free version of ESXi was often used for testing and tinkering, but sometimes led to production deployments or improved the skills of IT professionals. [ more ]

Theregister

Cloud Software Group snuffs open source XenCenter

VMware users looking for an open source alternative to XenCenter will be disappointed as the Cloud Software Group has discontinued the offering.

XenCenter is a Windows-based tool for managing the Citrix Hypervisor and/or XenServer, but it is not a major player in the virtualization market. [ more ]

Amazic

VMware Bets on 20024 Subscriptions Following Closing of Broadcom Acquisition - Amazic

Broadcom plans to sell Carbon Black and VMware end user computing business units.

VMware is eliminating perpetual licenses and moving towards software subscriptions. [ more ]

Theregister

4 months ago

Broadcom ditches most of VMware's Cloud Service Providers

Broadcom is discontinuing VMware's Cloud Services Provider program, leaving customers uncertain about their IT supplier

Affected service providers have not received clear communication from Broadcom about their eligibility to join the new partner program [ more ]

Theregister

5 months ago

Broadcom halves sub price for VMware's flagship hybrid cloud

Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation Division is simplifying its product portfolio by ending perpetual licenses and moving to subscriptions at reduced prices.

The Division will now focus on two main products: the Cloud Foundation hybrid cloud suite and vSphere Foundation, with optional add-ons available. [ more ]

SecurityWeek

6 months ago