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Broadcom responds to AT&T’s VMware support lawsuit: AT&T has “other options”
Arstechnica
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10m ago
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Broadcom has filed a legal response to AT&T's lawsuit, accusing the company of attempting to force it to sell support services for perpetual software licenses that VMware has discontinued. AT&T had filed a lawsuit against Broadcom, alleging that the latter had broken a contract by refusing to provide a one-year renewal for support for VMware software. Broadcom argues that AT&T should have prepared for the transition to a subscription model and has other options available. The two companies have agreed to continue support until October 9, with a hearing on a preliminary injunction scheduled for October 15.
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AT&T sues Broadcom for refusing to renew perpetual license support
Arstechnica
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11m ago
Medial
AT&T has filed a lawsuit against Broadcom, accusing the company of retroactively changing existing VMware contracts. The lawsuit alleges that Broadcom is preventing AT&T from renewing support services for previously purchased perpetual VMware software licenses unless certain conditions are met. AT&T claims that support services are critical for software errors, security patches, upgrades, and maintenance. The lawsuit seeks a one-year renewal for support services and aims to prevent Broadcom from cutting off support. Broadcom denies the allegations and argues that AT&T is not eligible for a renewal. The case could have implications for AT&T's provision of services to first responders and the Office of the President.
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“Extreme” Broadcom-proposed price hike would up VMware costs 1,050%, AT&T says
Arstechnica
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10m ago
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- AT&T has accused Broadcom of quoting a 1,050 percent price hike for VMware offerings in legal documents related to a dispute over support services. - AT&T argues that it should have the right to renew support through September 2026 based on a previously signed five-year deal. - Many VMware customers have complained about Broadcom's changes, including increased prices and bundling products into fewer SKUs. - AT&T claims that migration costs to move away from VMware would range from $40 million to $50 million. - Broadcom has not publicly commented on the allegations and has requested that AT&T's request to block the discontinuation of VMware support be denied.
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As firms abandon VMware, Broadcom is laughing all the way to the bank
Arstechnica
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7m ago
Medial
Ingram Micro, one of the largest IT distributors globally, has publicly ended its relationship with Broadcom's VMware. This decision comes as Broadcom focuses on services as a key aspect of sustaining VMware's business in the future. While losing a partnership with the second-largest IT distributor may appear significant, Broadcom claims that Ingram was not a good fit for VMware. Changes in Broadcom's priorities have led to other firms scaling back their VMware relationships, exploring alternatives, and diversifying vendors. Despite these challenges, Broadcom's financial success is expected to continue with VMware.
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Broadcom cuts at least 2,800 VMware jobs following $69 billion acquisition
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Broadcom has completed its $69 billion acquisition of VMware and is implementing layoffs. At least 2,837 employees across multiple states will be affected, with 1,267 job cuts at the Palo Alto campus in California. WARN notices filed by Broadcom cite "economic" reasons for the layoffs, but no further explanation was provided. Despite the layoffs, VMware will continue to play a significant role in Broadcom's enterprise software strategy, with plans to focus on software subscriptions for revenue growth. Details of the Broadcom-owned VMware's future remain unclear.
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A long, costly road ahead for customers abandoning Broadcom’s VMware
Arstechnica
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6m ago
Medial
The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom has led to dissatisfaction among its clients due to rising costs and complex service changes. Many companies are contemplating reducing or ending their association with VMware. The price increases are attributed to Broadcom's bundling tactics, and technical support has become inadequate. Migrating from VMware is a challenging and costly process, causing hesitancy among users. Despite some potential pricing relief, the overall scenario presents a tough choice for VMware customers.
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Broadcom cuts at least 2,800 VMware jobs following $69 billion acquisition
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Broadcom has completed its $69 billion acquisition of VMware and will be initiating layoffs. According to WARN notices, at least 2,837 employees will be affected, with 1,267 being laid off at the Palo Alto campus. However, the total number of layoffs could be higher. Broadcom's focus on enterprise software led to the acquisition of VMware, which will remain central to the company's strategy. Details about the post-acquisition plans are limited, but Broadcom aims to boost revenue through software subscriptions. The layoffs come after the completion of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware.
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VMware by Broadcom is overhauling its training for an all-new experience
Techradar
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1y ago
Medial
Broadcom is overhauling its training experience for VMware, aiming to offer more training at a lower cost. The company recently made its digital content library, including on-demand courseware, free for VMware Cloud Foundation customers, strategic customer segment, and Broadcom Advantage program partners. The move is seen as a strategic approach to attract more customers and ease the financial burden of adopting Cloud Foundation. However, access to the revamped training for the broader VMware community is yet to be confirmed. Despite some pushback, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan expects double-digit growth to boost VMware's profitability after the company's acquisition.
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Some VMware perpetual license owners are unable to download security patches
Arstechnica
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17d ago
Medial
Some VMware perpetual license owners currently face difficulties downloading essential security patches, with Broadcom indicating that access will be granted at an unspecified later date. This delay follows Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and the shift from perpetual licenses to subscriptions, causing some users without support contracts to miss timely patch updates. Additionally, the European General Court is reviewing an appeal against the European Commission’s approval of Broadcom's VMware acquisition, citing concerns over unfair licensing practices and potential market dominance.
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A long, costly road ahead for customers abandoning Broadcom’s VMware
Arstechnica
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6m ago
Medial
After Broadcom acquired VMware in 2023, many customers grew dissatisfied and considered alternatives due to increased costs and restructuring. Organizations like a global food manufacturer faced fourfold cost rises and challenges in finding alternative virtualization platforms. With Broadcom pressuring customers into longer subscriptions and the loss of direct support, companies are concerned. Migration costs, technical challenges, and time requirements add to the complexity of leaving VMware, though some weigh these against staying under Broadcom's management.
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Broadcom killing VMware partner program could disrupt thousands of businesses
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Broadcom, the new owner of VMware, is ending the partner programs of the virtualization and cloud computing company. From April 30, 2024, VMware's partnership with solution providers, resellers, and distributors will come to an end, potentially disrupting tens of thousands of businesses. The lack of clarity from Broadcom about who will be invited to its partner program has caused uncertainty among VMware partners and customers. There are concerns that only a small percentage of cloud service providers will be invited, leaving many without access to VMware.
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