VMware introduces SD-WAN client for remote workers
VMware launched a new SD-WAN client that focuses on providing security, network quality and management capabilities for remote workers. In addition, the organization introduced a solution for private mobile network environments.
As hybrid working normalizes, more and more employees work from hom... Read more
VMware vSphere 8 and vSAN 8 are now available
VMware vSphere 8 and vSAN 8 are now available under TAP NFR and EVAL licenses.
vSphere 8 and vSAN 8 were introduced on August 30. We covered the releases in an extensive article. VMware recently announced that the products are now available under TAP NFR and EVAL licenses.
TAP NFR licenses a... Read more
Broadcom says it won’t raise VMware’s prices
Broadcom has commented on the pricing of VMware's portfolio for the first time since the acquisition's announcement. According to a blog post by CEO Hock Tan, there are no price increases on the table.
Broadcom's top executive said the organization never wants to raise the prices of existing pro... Read more
Lenovo and VMware collaborate on HCI systems for edge environments
Lenovo and VMware are expanding their collaboration. The partners plan to develop new hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions for edge environments.
Lenovo and VMware launched several joint solutions in recent years. For instance, the ThinkAgile VX HCI vSAN Appliance series consists of re... Read more
Broadcom bets on early EU approval for $61 billion VMware acquisition
According to sources familiar with the matter, US chipmaker Broadcom will pursue early European Union antitrust clearance for its $61 billion VMware acquisition by citing rivalry from Amazon, Microsoft and Google.
The transaction was announced in May and is the second-largest buyout this year. B... Read more
Cybercriminals hijack VMware ESXi with never-before-seen technique
A never-before-seen attack method allows cybercriminals to infiltrate VMware ESXi hypervisors. A report from security firm Mandiant reveals that the technique was used by an unknown threat actor to attack organizations in the wild.
VMware ESXi is one of the world's most widely used hypervisors.... Read more
VMware warns of ChromeLoader, adware variant with severe impact
Security researchers at VMware urge organizations to heed the rise of ChromeLoader. The malware hijacks victims' browsers to spread malicious files and targeted ads.
ChromeLoader was discovered in January. The malware is typically installed through an .iso file, after which the program manipula... Read more
VMware pays multi-million euro fine for misleading investors
VMware struck a deal with market regulator SEC to end a dispute over its financial figures. The SEC accused VMware of 'creatively' accounting for sold licenses.
The deal involves VMware paying a fine of €7.9 million ($8 million) to the US market regulator. In return, the SEC waives further ac... Read more
Dell Technologies introduces VxRail based on VMware vSphere 8
Dell Technologies announced new VxRail systems running on VMware vSphere version 8. The organization also introduced updates to its APEX portfolio.
The recent introduction of VMware vSphere 8 prompted various data center infrastructure vendors to launch compatible systems, such as Data Processin... Read more
VMware and IBM partner to offer new hybrid cloud modernization paths
VMware and IBM announced an extended partnership at VMware Explore 2022. The organizations want to help global customers and partners modernize mission-critical workloads and accelerate time to value in hybrid cloud deployments.
The partnership has been expanded to include IBM Consulting as a... Read more