VMware launches vSphere+ and vSAN+, starting point for cloud management
VMware introduced two new versions of its existing virtualization solutions: vSphere+ and vSAN+. Both solutions aim to reduce the differences between cloud and on-premises environments. There are still some snags, however.
vSphere+ and vSAN+ are multi-cloud platforms that provide centralized man... Read more
Dell Technologies wants to relieve IT-departments with APEX, but will it succeed?
Dell Technologies is undergoing an enormous transformation. Where it previously mainly sold hardware to fill up your data centre or office, it now wants to relieve organizations by taking a large part of the IT management out of their hands. Dell Technologies offers the APEX portfolio for this purp... Read more
European Commission wants to investigate Broadcom’s VMware acquisition
The European Commission (EC) may investigate Broadcom's VMware acquisition to rule out the possibility of an unfair market position.
The EC is responsible for investigating large acquisitions. A probe of Broadcom's €57 billion takeover of VMware is seemingly routine. Not so, writes the Financ... Read more
Broadcom Software wants to change its name to VMware
After the acquisiton of VMware, Broadcom wants to adopt the company's name. Broadcom's entire software division will be rebranded to VMware. The organization shared the plans in a new statement.
At the end of May, Broadcom announced the acquisition of VMware. The organization wants to buy VMware... Read more
Broadcom wants VMware to transition to license subscriptions
Broadcom intends to migrate customers with perpetual VMware licenses to license subscriptions. This is evident from recent statements by Broadcom's management.
Broadcom President Tom Krause shed light on VMware's future during a call with analysts. One likely change is the licensing policy. Webs... Read more
EnemyBot adds exploits for VMware and F5 vulnerabilities
EnemyBot is expanding rapidly. According to security researchers at AT&T Alien Labs, the botnet targets more and more platforms.
EnemyBot is rapidly expanding its ecosystem. The botnet was discovered in April and targets vulnerabilities in web servers, content management systems, IoT devices... Read more
Broadcom’s strategy ignores hundreds of thousands of VMware customers
Broadcom wants to exclusively focus on the 600 largest software customers. This proposed strategy may have a major impact on VMware’s customers and employees.
Earlier this week, Broadcom announced the acquisition of VMware for $61 billion. In the next months, antitrust authorities will determi... Read more
Broadcom buys VMware for 57 billion euros
Broadcom is acquiring VMware for $61 billion (56.8 billion euros). With the acquisition, the chip manufacturer aims to transform itself into an enterprise infrastructure and software provider.
Last week it was announced that the companies were holding talks about a possible acquisition. Those ta... Read more
‘Broadcom wants to acquire VMware’
Chip manufacturer Broadcom is discussing a possible acquisition with VMware. The chip manufacturer would like to transform itself into a supplier of cloud software and infrastructure solutions.
These are the findings of Bloomberg sources. The possible acquisition price is unknown. VMware is esti... Read more
CISA issues warning about VMware and F5 vulnerabilities
The threats could impact a large number of companies, the agency says.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued alerts about five software vulnerabilities that likely affect a large number of organizations.
Four of the vulnerabilities were found in VMware Inc. prod... Read more