VMware split into four divisions after acquisition by Broadcom
VMware has been split into four divisions following its acquisition by Broadcom. CEO Raghu Raghuram has also stepped down.
The Register discovered the restructuring. Only one of the divisions retains the VMware name. VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), the most successful product within the VMware of... Read more
It’s official: Broadcom has acquired VMware
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware is now complete. The company confirmed the move in a press release on November 22nd. Chinese authorities had earlier revealed the conditions under which they would approve the deal worth $61 billion.
Initially, Broadcom hoped to secure the incorporation of VMware... Read more
VMware integrates with Symantec as Broadcom acquisition nears
At its Explore event in Barcelona, VMware was still unable to confirm its acquisition by Broadcom. However, The company's already integrating its offerings with Broadcom subsidiary Symantec, ideally giving customers a unified SASE option in due time. It's in advance of a likely coalescence of VMwar... Read more
VMware cuts offerings in anticipation of acquisition by Broadcom
While the acquisition by Broadcom is still pending, VMware has decided to discontinue its Flings program. The website flings.vmware.com previously allowed users to install experimental software. However, many of the offerings are now available elsewhere on the VMware website.
Earlier today, Broa... Read more
Nutanix CEO: “VMware customers should be worried about Broadcom acquisition”
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware should worry customers, according to Nutanix's CEO Rajiv Ramaswami. As a former top executive at both companies, he sees a pattern in Broadcom's behaviour after it acquires another company. Thus, higher prices and less support for customers lie ahead, the Nutanix to... Read more
Google will continue to purchase TPU chips from Broadcom
Google will continue to purchase so-called Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) for running AI models from Broadcom at least for now. The tech giant confirmed this after rumors indicated that Google would like to reduce its purchase of these particular processors.
According to The Information, Google ... Read more
VMware employees informed of upcoming layoffs
During an internal meeting, VMware management informed its employees of upcoming layoffs. It is not ruled out that some may have to leave even before the acquisition by Broadcom is fully complete.
Broadcom will take control of VMware at the end of October. This brings intern changes to the soft... Read more
VMware wants to use Broadcom investments to simplify its offerings
VMware wants to use the R&D investments promised by Broadcom primarily to make its platform easier to use. Customers will also get a better overview of VMware solutions that may be of interest to them.
According to The Register, VMware has clear plans for the billions in R&D investments... Read more
EU approves Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware after long negotiations
After long negotiations and plety of concessions, Broadcom can finally count on the EU's blessing for its acquisition of VMware. The company is pledging to provide interoperability and technical support to competitors in exchange for the OK.
The deal involves $61 billion (more than 55 billion eu... Read more
Broadcom introduces WiFi 7 RF front-end modules
Broadcom has introduced a set of RF front-end FiFEM modules optimized for use in WiFi 7 devices. The modules should combat inter-frequency interference and achieve reduced power consumption.
RF modules are a standard part of routers, smartphones and other connected devices. They convert radio si... Read more