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Virtualization

VMware Brings Back an Entry-Level Option With vSphere Express

05. November, 2026 - 15:39

After years of focusing primarily on large enterprise customers under Broadcom, VMware is once again offering a product for smaller deployments. vSphere Express is limited to 128 CPU cores and is available exclusively through distributors.

VMware Pricing Dispute

Five Industry Groups Urge EU to Act Swiftly Against Broadcom

18. July, 2026 - 05:05

The dispute over VMware pricing is escalating. What began as a complaint from a single cloud industry association has now grown into a coordinated effort by five organizations calling on the European Commission to take immediate action against Broadcom.

EU Cloud Association

CISPE files suit against Broadcom’s VMware acquisition

25. July, 2025 - 11:07

The industry association Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has filed a formal action for annulment with the European Court of Justice against the approval of the VMware takeover by Broadcom.

Audits possible

Broadcom warns VMware perpetual license users

08. May, 2025 - 08:06

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 - 12:21

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 - 08:21

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.

Successfully escaping the cost trap

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

12. March, 2025 - 13:47

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

Media reports

Intel split? TSMC and Broadcom examine takeover

17. February, 2025 - 08:34

Intel could possibly be split up. As the Wall Street Journal reports, citing insiders, both the Taiwanese contract manufacturer TSMC and the US group Broadcom are showing interest in various business areas of the ailing chip giant.

Federal Association of IT Users

VMWare: VOICE wants von der Leyen to intervene

11. November, 2024 - 12:35

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.