Broadcom's $69B acquisition of VMware leads to price hikes, dissatisfaction, and legal action.

Broadcom's $69 billion acquisition of VMware has resulted in significant changes, including the cessation of perpetual license sales and the introduction of bundled packages, leading to price hikes for customers—some reporting costs have tripled. These adjustments have caused dissatisfaction, prompting companies like AT&T to seek alternatives and pursue legal action against Broadcom, while others, like Encore Technologies, are migrating to different platforms.

October 31, 2024
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