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Broadcom sells VMware end-user computing unit to KKR for $4 billion

Broadcom acquired the end-user computing business when it finalized its $69 billion acquisition of VMware in November of last year.

Feb 26, 2024 2 mins

Data Center Virtualization

Verizon debuts NaaS cloud management for unified multicloud

Verizon targets the burgeoning multicloud market, as businesses across the spectrum face new complexity.

Feb 7, 2024 3 mins

Network Management Software Networking Virtualization

Broadcom moves roil VMware customer base

There’s no rush to the exits yet, but VMware customers are investigating alternatives as the Broadcom era begins.

Jan 22, 2024 10 mins

Data Center Networking Virtualization

Broadcom’s VMware alterations include layoffs, changes to partner programs

Policies around remote work could add to the tension as Broadcom begins to integrate VMware.

Jan 5, 2024 5 mins

Data Center Industry Virtualization

VMware stung by defections and layoffs after Broadcom close

Layoffs and executive departures are expected after an acquisition, but there's also concern about VMware customer retention.

Nov 30, 2023 3 mins

Data Center Industry Virtualization

China clears Broadcom’s $69B VMware acquisition, allowing deal to close

Five days before the two companies’ merger agreement was due to expire, the deal has passed its final regulatory hurdle.

Nov 21, 2023 2 mins

Mergers and Acquisitions Server Virtualization Technology Industry

Cisco snuffs HyperFlex development, hands HCI future to Nutanix

Cisco recommends HyperFlex customers migrate to Nutanix hyperconverged software, which can run on Cisco UCS hardware.

Sep 15, 2023 5 mins

Cisco Systems Hybrid Cloud Server Virtualization

IBM set to deliver mainframe AI services, support

IBM z/OS mainframe operating system gets AI, cloud infusion with software coming Sept. 29.

Aug 11, 2023 5 mins

Generative AI Operating Systems Server Virtualization

UK competition agency provisionally OKs Broadcom’s $61B VMware acquisition

Eight months after launching an investigation into whether the deal would reduce competition in the UK, the CMA has provisionally cleared the acquisition.

Jul 19, 2023 3 mins

Laws and Regulations Mergers and Acquisitions Technology Industry

EU OKs Broadcom acquisition of VMware, with strings attached

Broadcom’s bid to buy up VMware clears a key regulatory hurdle with the conditional approval of EU authorities.

Jul 12, 2023 3 mins

Mergers and Acquisitions Technology Industry Virtualization