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Altnets and neutral hosts: Are options widening for enterprise network services?

Independent broadband and telecom-infrastructure providers could provide connectivity options in areas where service is thin, if enterprise concerns about business viability and technology operations are addressed.

Apr 22, 2024 7 mins

Managed Service Providers Networking Virtualization

Broadcom changes VMware pricing amid customer backlash and EU questioning

President and CEO Hock Tan made an appeal to customers and partners of the former virtualization software provider in an effort to stave off criticism.

Apr 16, 2024 5 mins

Data Center Networking Virtualization

Nile boosts NaaS offering with AI, customizable services

Startup Nile is filling out its cloud-based networking service with a goal of streamlining the setup and management of wired and wireless network operations.

Mar 19, 2024 5 mins

Network Security Networking Devices Virtualization

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