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Broadcom vs. Siemens: A Licensing Showdown with Global Implications

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Why businesses should take software compliance seriously—and avoid Siemens’ costly mistakes Introduction: The Battle Lines Are Drawn Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has triggered a seismic shift in how VMware handles software licensing and support agreements. One of the most high-profile consequences of this new strategy is the ongoing legal battle between VMware (now under Broadcom’s […]

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VMware (Broadcom) vs. Siemens: When Licensing Turns Litigious

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In March 2025, Broadcom-owned VMware filed suit in the U.S. District Court for Delaware against Siemens AG’s U.S. operations, alleging that Siemens demanded support services from VMware for software it never purchased (ciodive.com). As the case progresses, Broadcom is accusing Siemens of deliberately slowing down discovery, even after VMware claimed it had documentation proving Siemens

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Broadcom’s VMware Shake-Up: What It Means for Partners and Customers

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Broadcom’s $69 billion acquisition of VMware was always going to be a transformative move. But few expected the sweeping changes that have followed—particularly for VMware’s channel partners. This month, Broadcom announced the elimination of VMware’s lowest-tier “Registered” partner level. This change is part of a broader strategy to consolidate and professionalize VMware’s channel program—streamlining from

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Cloud Providers Demand Action as Broadcom’s VMware Practices Draw Global Scrutiny

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In the wake of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, European cloud providers and regulatory bodies are sounding the alarm over what they call “punitive” and “legally flawed” business practices that could undermine competition and harm customers throughout the virtualization ecosystem. The European Cloud Competition Observatory (ECCO), a watchdog founded by the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in

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Broadcom’s Crackdown on Legacy VMware Users: A Warning Shot for IT Leaders

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Broadcom has taken a bold and aggressive step: issuing cease-and-desist letters to VMware users who are running the software without a current subscription. According to Ars Technica, these letters target long-time VMware customers who previously purchased perpetual licenses—agreements that once promised indefinite use of the software. But since Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, the game has

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