VMware by Broadcom lifts storage allowances and prices for vSphere Foundation This will both ease and exacerbate price concerns and competitive sniping Virtualization31 Oct 2024 | 7
Veeam tests support for another VMware alternative: XCP-NG As Gartner rates the contenders for those contemplating a move off Virtzilla, with Nutanix on top of the list Virtualization28 Oct 2024 | 3
Microsoft crafts Rust hypervisor to power Azure workloads OpenVMM touts stronger security, but not ready for prime time just yet Software17 Oct 2024 | 8
AT&T and Broadcom may settle VMware support case Fresh filing sees Broadcom admit it discounts deeply – music to the ears of all Virtzilla users coming off contract Virtualization16 Oct 2024 | 7
VMware settles securities fraud class suit with $102.5M payout Traded its shares between 2018 and 2020? You could cash in Virtualization15 Oct 2024 | 5
XCP-NG thanks Broadcom for increased interest, swipes Citrix for not helping build an alternative XenServer fork plans to make its next version a better target for VMware migrations Virtualization08 Oct 2024 | 4
OpenStack Dalmatian debuts with a new dashboard, better security and GPU-wrangling If you think VMware has gone to the dogs, maybe check it out? Virtualization03 Oct 2024 | 4
AT&T claims VMware by Broadcom offered it a 1,050 percent price rise And that Broadcom has prevented vendors from selling to the telco giant Software01 Oct 2024 | 34
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VMware reportedly probed by Japanese anti-monopoly cops Updated Broadcom's software bundles under scrutiny after perhaps irking Fujitsu Virtualization25 Sep 2024 | 5
Xen to RISC-V port progresses with foundational efforts But work on big ticket items needed to make the combo a contender is yet to commence Virtualization24 Sep 2024 | 6
AT&T intends to quit VMware, Broadcom claims in legal broadside Counter-arguments in support spat paint unflattering picture of telco giant's IT estate Virtualization23 Sep 2024 | 31
Citrix adds remote Mac support, but some customers are grumpy License changes and product bundles aren't going down well, says Gartner's DaaS magical quadrant Virtualization20 Sep 2024 | 5
VMware patches remote make-me-root holes in vCenter Server, Cloud Foundation Bug reports made in China Virtualization17 Sep 2024 | 1
Desktop hypervisors are like buses: None for ages, then four at once VirtualBox, Parallels, and VMware have all upgraded Virtualization17 Sep 2024 | 24
VMware revenue bounces for Broadcom, chips were a little undercooked CEO says market for non-AI silicon has bottomed out Virtualization06 Sep 2024 | 7
AT&T sues Broadcom for 'breaking' VMware support extension contract Telco giant slams silicon-and-software shop for trying to bully it into buying software it doesn't want or need, at huge prices Virtualization05 Sep 2024 | 29
Veeam debuts its Proxmox backup tool – and reveals outfit using it to quit VMware More help for Nutanix, too Software02 Sep 2024 | 24
Broadcom has brought VMware down to earth and that’s welcome VMware Explore But users aren’t optimistic it will land softly VMware Explore29 Aug 2024 | 32
Public clouds are 'dirty' about VMware's on-prem push, says Broadcom CEO Hock Tan VMware Explore Virtzilla's sales swing decisively to the Cloud Foundation bundle VMware Explore29 Aug 2024 | 8
That position you just applied for might be a 'ghost job' that'll never be filled Turns out it's perfectly legal to waste applicants' time, use posts to squeeze more productivity out of employees
Six IT contractors accused of swindling Uncle Sam out of millions Security in brief Also, ecommerce fraud ring disrupted, another Operation Power Off victory, Sino SOHO botnet spotted, and more
Relocation is a complete success – right up until the last minute Who, Me? It may be a cliché to say 'Don't rest on your laurels' but you really shouldn't
Oregon Trail 'action comedy' film in the works from Apple Hopefully watching it'll be less painful than dying of dysentery
Singapore to increase road capacity by tracking all vehicles with GPS ASIA IN BRIEF Plus: China Unicom auctions off old cables; Japan's My Number Card also soon a driver's license; and Hong Kong chief executive warns US investment ban will backfire
Why the long name? Okta discloses auth bypass bug affecting 52-character usernames Mondays are for checking months of logs, apparently, if MFA's not enabled
Amazon's nuclear datacenter dreams stall as regulators reject power deal Federal Energy Regulatory Commission cites grid stability concerns
Public sector cyber break-ins: Our money, our lives, our right to know Opinion Is that a walrus in your server logs, or aren't you pleased to see me?
GlobalFoundries fined $500,000 for violating US sanctions Company fessed up, got off light, says US Commerce Department
Windows 11 continues to creep up behind Windows 10 Dark alley and a brick in a sock required to accelerate market share growth?
Warren Buffett’s favorite insurer GEICO drops VMware for OpenStack Seeks customizable cloud and less lock-in Software28 Aug 2024 | 11
Gartner warns Omnissa – formerly VMware's end-user compute biz – represents new risks Weak roadmap, tricky migration path, and Broadcom dependencies add up to uncertainty Virtualization28 Aug 2024 |
VMware prepping unified SDK for its core hybrid cloud products VMware Explore Also working to clean up inconsistent APIs and lack of SSO across vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager, vRealize and more Virtualization26 Aug 2024 | 1
Broadcom promised to reform VMware so it enables better hybrid clouds. Will it deliver? VMware Explore It needs to – Virtzilla's customers, allies, and enemies are all pondering off-ramps and trying to lure unhappy users VMware Explore26 Aug 2024 | 8
HPE nabs long-time ally Morpheus Data The CMP boasts to be the orchestration platform behind GreenLake since 2022 Software15 Aug 2024 |
Xen hypervisor quadruples its possible core count for version 4.19 Pesky test infrastructure woes seem to be solved, too Virtualization01 Aug 2024 | 4
Desktop hypervisors are not dead: Oracle preps major VirtualBox update Solaris support persists and support for Armed Macs improves VMware Explore30 Jul 2024 | 29
Omnissa, VMware's old end-user biz, emerges with promise of 'AI-infused autonomous workspace' We think this means easier-to-administer virtual desktops with extra shiny VMware Explore26 Jul 2024 | 3
VMware sends vSphere 7 into extra time by extending support for six months A nice surprise, but some other vAdmins have an August 1 deadline to sort out subscriptions VMware Explore24 Jul 2024 | 9
Google, Oracle, Microsoft make their case for VMware migrations – HPE on the outer? New instance types and discounts galore, and Broadcom all smiles as its preferred licensing finds more friends VMware Explore22 Jul 2024 | 6
Xen Project in a pickle as colo provider housing test platform closes Updated Admits it may struggle to fund and implement replacement infrastructure Virtualization11 Jul 2024 | 26
Critical Windows licensing bugs – plus two others under attack – top Patch Tuesday Patch Tuesday Citrix, SAP also deserve your attention – because miscreants are already thinking about Exploit Wednesday Patches10 Jul 2024 | 19
VMware license changes mean bare metal can make a comeback through 'devirtualization', says Gartner Latest datacenter Hype Cycle also includes augmented reality, new types of memory, nuke power VMware Explore03 Jul 2024 | 46
Lenovo brings virtualization, cloud stack to Chinese chip designer Loongson's CPU arch NAS slingers, healthcare software makers, government buyers join the march to silicon sovereignty Virtualization27 Jun 2024 | 4
VMware by Broadcom makes its stack easier to live with, as promised Compute, storage, and networking virtualization brought together – with live ESXi patching VMware Explore25 Jun 2024 | 5
How to escape VMware's pricey clutches with Virt-v2v Devconf.cz Or any other hypervisors that might hypothetically be acquired or suddenly get more costly VMware Explore21 Jun 2024 | 17
GPU-accelerated VMs on Proxmox, XCP-ng? Here's what you need to know Hands on Go ahead, toss that old gaming card in your box and boost your AI applications — you know you want to AI + ML19 Jun 2024 | 14
HPE intros virtualization solution it says is totally not targeting grumpy VMware customers HPE Discover It's complementary to Virtzilla, and will eschew controverial aspects of Broadcom's licensing changes Virtualization19 Jun 2024 | 4
VMware by Broadcom warns of two critical vCenter flaws, plus a nasty sudo bug Specially crafted network packet could allow remote code execution and access to VM fleets Patches18 Jun 2024 | 8
Notorious cyber gang UNC3944 attacks vSphere and Azure to run VMs inside victims' infrastructure Who needs ransomware when you can scare techies into coughing up their credentials? Security17 Jun 2024 | 5
VMware revenue plunges $600M, but Broadcom assures investors growth plan is on track Costs cut deeply, with more to come, and forward bookings surge Virtualization13 Jun 2024 | 16
VMware and Dell back together with fresh OEM agreement Lenovo and HPE have also signed deal to carry on hyperconverging Systems11 Jun 2024 | 6
Google takes on virtual desktops with acquisition of app-streamer Cameyo Legacy apps on Chromebooks is the goal, which won't terrify VDI incumbents like Citrix and Omnissa Virtualization06 Jun 2024 | 2
Broadcom’s VMware strategy looks ever more shaky - and less relevant Opinion Yes, it’s that darned AI again Virtualization03 Jun 2024 | 25
VMware by Broadcom has a licensing portability win with Microsoft If only customers could find their keys after support portal migration Virtualization03 Jun 2024 | 12
Lenovo claims Dell has run off the VxRails and can't sell hyperconverged VMware Big Mike's server shack offered a cryptic response. PLUS: Nutanix results Virtualization30 May 2024 | 11
It looks a lot like VMware just lost a 24,000-VM customer Next Computershare CTO says he got a bill 15 times his previous quote Virtualization22 May 2024 | 74
John Deere now considers VMs to be legacy tech, Ethernet and Wi-Fi on the brink Next Plans robo-tractors to help as folks flee the farm but the planet stays hungry Virtualization22 May 2024 | 30
IBM packages its Power cloud into 'pods' that run on-prem Zero bucks to start but then the meter runs on everything – for years On-Prem22 May 2024 | 4
CIO who dropped VMware 18 months ago now feeling thoroughly chuffed Next Predicts worse to come for customers as he builds AR for slot machines around Nutanix Virtualization21 May 2024 | 43
Veeam adds support for VMware alternative Proxmox to its backup software Another push for backup buyers uneasy about Broadcom buy Virtualization15 May 2024 | 8
VMware giving away Workstation Pro, Fusion Pro free for personal use A nice gesture among the sh!tshow of Broadcom's acquisition Virtualization14 May 2024 | 91
VMware by Broadcom blinks again – this time easing change for cloud service providers As the rumor mill whispers about a breakup with AWS Virtualization01 May 2024 | 16
VMware’s end-user compute community told to brace for ‘Omnissa’ shift Cloudy hosts given short license change deadlines, customers warned of support portal brownouts Virtualization26 Apr 2024 | 7
Euro cloud group blasts Broadcom over VMware licensing maneuvers Updated CISPE says concessions 'solve nothing' Virtualization24 Apr 2024 | 1
Broadcom throws VMware customers on perpetual licenses a lifeline Meanwhile, Gartner predicts massive market share loss and European regulators start asking questions Virtualization16 Apr 2024 | 15
Microsoft gives Hyper-V ceilings a Herculean hike Windows Server 2025 will let you run a VM with 2,048 vCPUs, 240 TB RAM, and 68 network adapters Virtualization12 Apr 2024 | 49
VMware's end-user compute products probably have a new brand: Omnissa As the rest of Virtizilla's users face a pause in support and education services due to apparent SAP-to-Oracle migration Virtualization12 Apr 2024 | 13
Virtually and actually, LXC 6 and Incus 6 are here – both LTS versions There's a new version of Canonical's LXD too, but its community fork seems to be thriving Virtualization10 Apr 2024 | 7
VMware customer reaction to Broadcom may set the future of software licensing Opinion Enterprise tech slingers want to see what Hock Tan can get away with – and replicate it Virtualization05 Apr 2024 | 25
VMware by Broadcom plots pair of Cloud Foundation releases that will show off its strategy Exclusive But unhappy European buyers have called for regulators to step in Virtualization02 Apr 2024 | 3
XenServer is back, with a rebranded Citrix Hypervisor and a tasty three-host freebie Per-socket licensing regime may explain years of ups and downs Virtualization27 Mar 2024 | 4
SoftIron rolls its own server virt stack to join the 'let's get VMware' crowd Banks on allowing BYO external storage to make migrations less painful Virtualization25 Mar 2024 | 4
Euro-cloud consortium CISPE calls for investigation of Broadcom Claims members will be bankrupted by new VMware licensing regime, and vital services disrupted Software21 Mar 2024 | 24
Nutanix catapults IP theft sueball at DBaaS startup Tessell Claims former staff ripped off IP and even did demos for their new company on Nutanix computers Databases21 Mar 2024 | 1
VMware by Broadcom offers a lifeline to small cloud service providers Exclusive 'White label' program also means retaining customers Virtualization19 Mar 2024 | 12
Broadcom boss Hock Tan acknowledges 'some unease' among VMware community But rates his first 100 days in charge a 'strong start' Virtualization15 Mar 2024 | 35
Meet the Proxinator: A hyperbox that puts SATA at the heart of VMware migrations Exclusive Proxmox box sees fresh dedicated hardware become part of the market for Virtzilla alternatives Systems13 Mar 2024 | 11
Broadcom says VMware to grow revenue by double-digit percentages all year Networking silicon surges, Carbon Black to be kept in the fold Virtualization08 Mar 2024 | 12
VMware urges emergency action to blunt hypervisor flaws Critical vulns in USB under ESXi and desktop hypervisors found by Chinese researchers at cracking contest Virtualization07 Mar 2024 | 16
Citrix reveals invitation-only 'Platform' license Follows the Broadcom playbook by ending standalone sales of some products Virtualization06 Mar 2024 | 3
Nutanix doesn't expect a rush of VMware refugees – maybe for years Beats guidance as renewals grow and waits for Broadcom and Cisco to bring more bucks Virtualization29 Feb 2024 | 4
Broadcom builds a SASE out of VMware VeloCloud and Symantec First integration across properties, as end user compute division readies to leave home Security27 Feb 2024 | 8
The self-created risk in Broadcom's big VMware kiss-off Opinion Arise, the new Migration Nation Virtualization26 Feb 2024 | 28
VMware's end-user compute unit reportedly headed to private equity firm KKR As users report Broadcom massively hikes license costs, consultant advises negotiation tactics used for Oracle or Microsoft will apply Virtualization26 Feb 2024 | 24
VMware takes a swing at Nutanix, Red Hat with KVM conversion tool Also urges customers to remove some of its software due to a critical vulnerability Virtualization21 Feb 2024 | 23
Broadcom moves to reassure VMware users as rivals smell an opportunity 'They want a closed shop,' claims service provider Virtualization15 Feb 2024 | 13
Broadcom terminates VMware's free ESXi hypervisor Certain licenses still allow tinkerers to taste the vStack. Whether they want to is another matter Virtualization13 Feb 2024 | 59
Microsoft brings its cloudy virtual desktops on-prem to AzureStack HCI Just in time to cash in on VMware and Citrix uncertainty Virtualization06 Feb 2024 | 4
Cloud Software Group effectively snuffs open source XenCenter via a README file It's an interesting way to get the attention of VMware users feeling bruised by Broadcom Virtualization01 Feb 2024 | 9
Dell kills sweetheart distribution deal with Broadcom's VMware Updated No longer willing to be a friend with benefits – perhaps thanks to Big B killing OEM licenses? Virtualization30 Jan 2024 | 26
Amid Broadcom's subscription push, VMware killed a SaaS product Another 50-plus products also binned in move to big bundles Virtualization24 Jan 2024 | 11
Veeam researching support for VMware alternative Proxmox as backup buyers fret about Broadcom Exclusive Product to protect Oracle virtualization is already on the backup vendor’s roadmap Virtualization22 Jan 2024 | 27
Broadcom ditches VMware Cloud Service Providers Exclusive 'How can they cancel a major program affecting hundreds, perhaps thousands of customers, with zero notice?' Virtualization10 Jan 2024 | 75
VMware's end-user compute products are for sale. Who might buy 'em? Would you rather a cloud that not-so-gently migrates you, or a retirement home like HCL? Virtualization19 Dec 2023 | 17
Apple, Corellium settle iOS virtualization case iGiant was on the back foot after courts found virtual iPhones were fair use Virtualization18 Dec 2023 | 2
VMware channel partner rates new product bundles and subs-only licenses 'very attractive' As Broadcom division announces it will keep desktop hypervisors, revive 'Flings' Virtualization15 Dec 2023 | 10
Broadcom halves subscription price for VMware's flagship hybrid cloud suite +Comment Also kills perpetual licenses, adds a vSphere bundle for smaller users Virtualization12 Dec 2023 | 17
Broadcom to divest VMware's end-user computing and Carbon Black units Updated Warns of $1.3 billion charge for cutting Virtzilla's costs, rapid shift to subs and sales of the whole vStack rather than individual pieces Virtualization07 Dec 2023 | 30
VMware president Sumit Dhawan out – scores gig as CEO of infosec vendor Proofpoint Amid accounts of wider layoffs and Broadcom doing a 'strategic review' of end-user compute and Carbon Black products Virtualization29 Nov 2023 |
Broadcom re-orgs VMware into four divisions – none of which mention end-user compute products Community programs retained but CEO waves farewell Virtualization23 Nov 2023 | 26
China's regulator paused VMware purchase probe before desired close date Analysis Competitors predict price gouging as employees await news Virtualization22 Nov 2023 | 1
China relents: Broadcom-VMware merger approved at last Final boss legal level cleared as SAMR says yes ... Virtualization21 Nov 2023 | 3
Xen Project improves the art of virtual machine maintenance with annual hypervisor release Version 4.18 brings first ports to RISC-V and PowerPC, support for next-gen datacenter CPUs Virtualization20 Nov 2023 |
VMware revealed Symantec SASE integration plan before Broadcom finished buying it Still no word on when the deal will happen, or what’s holding it up Virtualization14 Nov 2023 | 1
1 in 5 VMware customers plan to jump off its stack next year Updated Forrester predicts exodus from Virtzilla following Broadcom takeover Virtualization08 Nov 2023 | 33
While it waited for Broadcom, VMware set out to do to data services what it did to storage And decided Intel's GPUs are worthy of on-prem AI action Virtualization07 Nov 2023 | 1
Broadcom, VMware insist merger to 'close soon' as China plays hard to get Regulatory red dragon keeping silent with a day left until deadline Virtualization30 Oct 2023 | 4
As uncertainty swirls, VMware closes its home for experimental software Broadcom buy set to wrap any moment now – probably Virtualization30 Oct 2023 | 2
South Korea approves Broadcom's VMware buy Virtzilla's final releases as an indepdent company might be biggish upgrades to its desktop hypervisors Virtualization23 Oct 2023 | 1