Broadcom offers concessions facing customer outrage and regulatory pressure
Broadcom has announced adjustments to its approach with VMware customers, signaling a shift in strategy as it faces market challenges and regulatory scrutiny in Europe. In response to customer feedback, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan acknowledged the need for a smoother transition to its subscription model and extended support for those on perpetual licenses.Amidst rolling out […]
Broadcom discontinues free version of VMWare ESXi hypervisor
Broadcom’s recent decision to discontinue the free version of VMware’s ESXi hypervisor marks a significant shift in the company’s strategy towards VMware products post-acquisition. This move away from offering a no-cost version of ESXi, a tool cherished by hobbyists, testers, and IT professionals for its ability to lead to production deployments and skill enhancement, raises […]
Hashtag Trending Jan.22-Zuckerberg commits to developing AGI; CIOs worried about Broadcom’s changes to VMware; Apple’s Vision Pro fails to sell out on launch day
Mark Zuckerberg causes a storm with his commitment to developing Artificial General Intelligence, CIOs are sounding worried about Broadcom’s changes to VMWare, tax changes in the U.S. are having an impact on startups and – in what can only be described as a sign of the apocalypse, a new Apple product failed to sell out
Broadcom’s VMWare changes make tech leaders look for possible escape route
Broadcom’s significant overhaul of VMware is generating buzz within the tech industry, especially among Chief Information Officers (CIOs), who are closely observing the potential implications. This transformation, aimed at fortifying VMware’s security and analytics capabilities, signifies a strategic alignment with Broadcom’s networking and storage expertise, ultimately strengthening Broadcom’s position in the fiercely competitive hybrid cloud […]
Hashtag Trending; Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable company; Broadcom dumps VMWare partners; Google layoffs
Microsoft overtakes Apple as the most valuable company. Broadcom stirs up a hornets nest when it dumps VMWare partners. The U.S. government demands that hospitals improve cybersecurity if they want government funding and Google is not only axing people, it’s dropping services as well. These and more top tech stories on this edition of
Broadcom shakes up VMWare partner network
Broadcom’s hefty $61 billion acquisition of VMware is turning the virtualization world upside down, especially for Cloud Services Providers (CSPs). The big shake-up comes as Broadcom gears up to fold VMware into its own divisions, as reported by The Register. What’s grabbing headlines is Broadcom’s decision to pull the plug on the VMware Cloud Services […]
Broadcom restructures VMware licensing
Broadcom revises VMware’s licensing model, introducing significant subscription cost reductions and changes in response to earnings challenges. Broadcom, following its acquisition of VMware, has made a notable shift in VMware’s licensing approach, including a substantial 50% reduction in subscription prices for VMware’s Cloud Foundation and a move away from perpetual licenses. This change comes as […]
Hashtag Trending Dec.4-AWS has ‘choice’ of AI for your infrastructure; Broadcom pushes RTO; Elon Musk drop the F bomb on advertisers
AWS holds their annual re:Invent and announces that “choice” is here on AI for your infrastructure. Return to office is dead – but not at Broadcom. Elon Musk drops the F bomb on his advertisers. And come’on – James Roy is good but admit you missed me. Didn’t ya? These and more top tech
Broadcom CEO says “get your butts” in the office
Broadcom’s CEO Hock Tan is shaking things up in the world of work-from-home policies. After Broadcom’s $69 billion acquisition of VMWare, Tan didn’t mince words with his new employees: “If you live within 50 miles of an office, you get your butt in here.” This directive was part of a meeting following the merger’s completion, […]
China approves Broadcom-VMWare merger, last hurdle is cleared
The long-anticipated merger between Broadcom and virtualization giant VMware has been approved by Chinese regulatory authorities, marking the end of a significant phase of uncertainty. This approval paves the way for the merger, valued at $69 billion, to be finalized as early as November 22, 2023, just before the deadline set for the merger agreement […]
