Lessons from the VMwars – nothing virtual about the Broadcom vs Tesco slugfest

▤ Summary

This piece discusses the ongoing turbulence around Broadcom’s VMware strategy and the fallout for enterprise customers. It frames the situation as a broader debate about virtualization, software licensing, and control over infrastructure. The article also touches on how customers respond when core software platforms become more expensive or restrictive. For vendors and partners, the environment can create demand for migration, optimization, and alternative infrastructure management tools.

▦ Linked Companies