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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.

Virtualization

Tesco Plans VMware Exit Across Its Stores

28. October, 2026 - 05:07

Tesco and VMware are locked in a licensing dispute. Now, the supermarket giant is looking for someone to oversee the migration away from VMware across its stores.

New Hardware and Kubernetes

Topgolf Saves 11.3 Million Dollars After VMware Exit

17. October, 2026 - 07:47

Facing looming cost increases of 400 percent under Broadcom, Topgolf has migrated 12,000 virtual machines to VergeOS. The transition is scheduled to conclude in December.

Licensing Costs as Main Reason

90 Percent Are Evaluating Alternatives to VMware

09. October, 2026 - 06:29

A survey commissioned by Rimini Street among 300 VMware customers shows: Licensing costs drive the search, while complexity slows the switch.

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.

Software dispute erupts

VMware sues Siemens for “unlicensed software”

27. March, 2025 - 12:36

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 - 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.