Tesco vs Broadcom / VMware / Computacenter is turning into a landmark lawsuit

By Alex Cojocaru | September 12, 2025

The case of Tesco vs Broadcom / VMware / Computacenter is turning into a landmark…

For Military VMware users: When Underwater Operations Meet Licensing Flexibility

By Alex Cojocaru | August 30, 2025

Fun fact: VMware has introduced a new “critical” license designation to accommodate environments where continuous…

European Cloud Providers Drag Broadcom’s VMware Deal into Court

By Alex Cojocaru | July 30, 2025

The legal battle over Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has entered a critical new phase, as…

VMware Extended Support Lifecycles Signal Strategic Retreat Amid Customer Backlash

By Alex Cojocaru | July 18, 2025

In a significant strategic pivot that reflects mounting enterprise resistance to Broadcom’s aggressive licensing overhaul,…

VMware Reboots Partner Program Again: Smaller Cloud Providers Face Uncertain Future

By Alex Cojocaru | July 15, 2025

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the virtualization industry, VMware has announced the…

Telefónica Germany Ditches Broadcom, Opts for Third-Party VMware Support

By Alex Cojocaru | July 13, 2025

In a move that sends a clear signal to the rest of the industry, Telefónica…

The Great U-Turn: Citrix Re-Embraces VMware and Hyper-V in a Post-Broadcom World

By Alex Cojocaru | July 10, 2025

In a stunning reversal of a long-standing and often controversial policy, Citrix has announced it…

A Victory for Software Ownership: Dutch Agency Wins Landmark Right to Resell Oracle Licenses

By Alex Cojocaru | July 7, 2025

A Dutch public procurement agency has won a landmark legal victory against Oracle, securing the…

VMware’s Mandatory Compliance Reporting: What You Need to Know

By Alex Cojocaru | May 25, 2025

Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has led to significant changes in licensing terms and conditions, notably…

Broadcom Faces EU Scrutiny Over Controversial VMware Licensing Practices

By Alex Cojocaru | May 24, 2025

Broadcom’s recent overhaul of VMware’s licensing model has sparked significant backlash from European cloud service…

VMware Walks Back Controversial Licensing Change After Industry Backlash, Denies Official Announcement

By Alex Cojocaru | May 8, 2025

VMware customers and partners were recently taken aback by reports of a significant licensing policy…

Broadcom’s Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders

By Alex Cojocaru | May 6, 2025

Broadcom’s recent actions have sent ripples through the IT community. Following its acquisition of VMware…

Free ESXi Is Back! But What’s the Catch?

By Licenseware | April 15, 2025

Broadcom quietly revives VMware’s free hypervisor, and the virtualization world takes notice. In a quiet…

Major Update for VMware Customers: minimum purchase requirement of 72 cores per product

By Licenseware | March 27, 2025

EDIT: VMware Walks Back Controversial Licensing Change After Industry Backlash, Denies Official Announcement If you’re…

VMware’s Lawsuit Against Siemens: A Stark Reminder to Get Your Software Licensing in Order

By Licenseware | March 27, 2025

In a significant development for the software licensing industry, VMware, now a subsidiary of Broadcom…

Identifying VMware Version and License Key

By Licenseware | March 7, 2023

In this post, we will guide you through the steps to identify the VMware product…

Understanding VMware’s Licensing Model

By Licenseware | March 6, 2023

VMware is a virtualization and cloud computing software company that provides a range of products…

Licensing changes ahead: Impact of the Broadcom-VMware acquisition on customers

By Licenseware | January 2, 2023

The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, announced in May 2022, presents significant implications for current…