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HPE revamps private cloud stack for enterprises rethinking VMware

New HPE GreenLake updates unify VM, Kubernetes, and AI management with expanded storage and recovery tools as enterprises look for hybrid cloud alternatives.

By Denise Dubie

May 12, 20265 mins

Enterprise StorageHybrid CloudVirtualization

Cost is driving enterprises to rethink virtualization, but most aren’t ready yet

By Maxwell Cooter

Feb 12, 20264 mins

Data CenterVirtualization

Kubernetes 1.35 enables zero-downtime resource scaling

By Sean Michael Kerner

Dec 17, 20256 mins

Data CenterOperating SystemsVirtualization

Cloud providers continue to push EU court to undo Broadcom-VMware merger

By Maxwell Cooter

Dec 12, 20253 mins

Mergers and AcquisitionsServer VirtualizationVirtualization

Chinese cyberspies target VMware vSphere for long-term persistence

By Lucian Constantin

Dec 5, 20254 mins

Data CenterNetwork SecurityVirtualization

Articles

Meter ups its NaaS portfolio with new hardware, autonomous operations

NaaS startup Meter unveiled new wireless access points, switches, firewalls, and cellular gateways, all of which run identical firmware.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Nov 19, 2025 6 mins

Data CenterNetwork Management SoftwareVirtualization

Enterprises may have over-bought vSAN hardware for years based on VMware’s flawed guidance

VMware’s shift to real-world telemetry data reveals a significant gap between recommended and actual resource usage.

By Gyana Swain

Nov 18, 2025 6 mins

Enterprise StorageStorage VirtualizationVirtualization

Broadcom refuses to backtrack on huge VMware price increases, claims European cloud watchdog

US company ‘continues to tighten the screws on Europe’s cloud infrastructure sector’ and regulators need to act.

By John E. Dunn

Oct 29, 2025 5 mins

Cloud ComputingData CenterVirtualization

IBM won’t sell VMware to new cloud customers

IBM’s decision — forced on it by Broadcom’s new partner program policies — opens up a new option for customers dissatisfied with VMware licensing changes: OpenShift.

By Maxwell Cooter

Oct 29, 2025 4 mins

Cloud ComputingKubernetes and ContainersServer Virtualization

Should We Virtualize Functions or Virtualize Networks?

Feb 1, 2018 4 mins

SD-WANVirtualization

Alkira advances NaaS for the agentic AI era

Newly launched MCP server provides structured, high-level access and orchestration capabilities, while Alkira’s NIA copilot guides network administrators through configuration and troubleshooting.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Sep 30, 2025 4 mins

Artificial IntelligenceNetworkingVirtualization

Zayo launches DynamicLink NaaS platform with core-based service delivery

Zayo DynamicLink combines network ownership with software-defined delivery.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Sep 30, 2025 5 mins

NetworkingVirtualization

AI networking startup Upscale emerges from stealth with $100 million seed

Upscale aims to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI networking infrastructure with an open solution that builds on SONiC and other standards-based initiatives.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Sep 19, 2025 4 mins

NetworkingVirtualization

VMware by Broadcom: Product, service and support news

We've tracked the Broadcom-VMware saga since the deal was announced. Here’s what you need to know about VMware's products, services and support changes since its acquisition by Broadcom.

By Network World staff

Sep 9, 2025 20 mins

Edge ComputingNetwork SecurityVirtualization

VMware Explore 2025: Latest news and insights

As VMware users convene in Las Vegas for VMware Explore 2025, Broadcom is touting VMware Cloud Foundation's arsenal of features.

By Network World staff

Sep 9, 2025 12 mins

Edge ComputingNetwork SecurityVirtualization

VMware customers not as keen on Broadcom as Wall Street is

Broadcom makes modest technological changes, drops partners and customers, raises prices, and reaps the rewards of a record fiscal quarter.

By Maria Korolov

Sep 9, 2025 14 mins

Data CenterPrivate CloudVirtualization

Broadcom touts AI-native VMware, but gains aren’t revolutionary

Broadcom is expanding VMware Cloud Foundation to include on-prem AI capabilities, but the free bundling doesn’t move the needle forward on AI technology.

By Maria Korolov

Sep 9, 2025 10 mins

Artificial IntelligenceData CenterVirtualization

Running the numbers on VMware Cloud Foundation: How one midsize enterprise is making it work

Broadcom's shift to all-in-one, perpetual licenses for VMware Cloud Foundation has infuriated customers and priced out some companies, but 750-employee Grinnell Mutual has managed to save money on the new platform.

By Maria Korolov

Sep 2, 2025 9 mins

Cloud ComputingPrivate CloudVirtualization