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Broadcom warns VMware perpetual license users

08. May, 2025 - 10:06

Broadcom has begun sending warning letters to VMware users who continue to use the virtualization software with expired support contracts. According to Broadcom, anyone who continues to benefit from VMware support after the contract has expired is in breach of the user agreements.

16-core model remains

VMware customers do not need a 72-core minimum license after all

10. April, 2025 - 14:21

After massive criticism from the industry, Broadcom is apparently sticking to the previous 16-core regulation.

Instead of 16

VMware licensing: Broadcom raises core minimum to 72 cores

02. April, 2025 - 10:21

Broadcom is significantly increasing the minimum requirements for VMware licenses. According to VMware distributor Arrow, the minimum number of cores required will increase from 16 to 72 from April 10.

Software dispute erupts

VMware sues Siemens for “unlicensed software”

27. March, 2025 - 13:36

The virtualization specialist VMware has taken legal action against the American business units of the German technology group Siemens. The core allegation: the use of improperly licensed software.

Successfully escaping the cost trap

Bye-bye, VMware – the first companies are leading the way

12. March, 2025 - 14:47

Since the takeover by Broadcom, VMware customers have been faced with massive price increases. But not everyone is prepared to swallow the bitter pill.

Desktop virtualization solutions

VMware makes Workstation and Fusion free of charge

13. November, 2024 - 13:03

VMware owner Broadcom has surprisingly announced that it will offer the desktop virtualization solutions VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion free of charge with immediate effect. The release now applies not only to private use, but also to commercial and educational use.

Federal Association of IT Users

VMWare: VOICE wants von der Leyen to intervene

11. November, 2024 - 13:35

The German Association of IT Users (VOICE) has sharply criticized the business practices of the technology group Broadcom and its subsidiary VMware. In a letter to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the association calls for action to be taken against what it describes as abusive market behavior.

Because of VMware

1050% price increase: AT&T shoots against Broadcom

03. October, 2024 - 07:05

The US telecommunications group AT&T is making serious allegations against Broadcom, which acquired the software company VMware in 2022. The dispute centers on a price increase of 1050 percent for VMware products, as reported by TheRegister.

Migration plans

VMware customers: More than half are considering switching platforms

19. September, 2024 - 15:06

A new survey by cloud computing company Civo shows that more than half of VMware customers are considering switching.

Market for hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)

Competitors position VMware alternatives

09. August, 2024 - 07:11

Tobias Pföhler from StorMagic comments on VMware’s renewed OEM agreements with Dell, HPE, and Lenovo – and why competitors are positioning themselves.

Broadcom warns VMware perpetual license users

VMware customers do not need a 72-core minimum license after all

VMware licensing: Broadcom raises core minimum to 72 cores

VMware sues Siemens for “unlicensed software”

Bye-bye, VMware – the first companies are leading the way

VMware makes Workstation and Fusion free of charge

VMWare: VOICE wants von der Leyen to intervene

1050% price increase: AT&T shoots against Broadcom

VMware customers: More than half are considering switching platforms

Competitors position VMware alternatives

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