VMware Under Broadcom: Price Hikes, Surprise Audits and Smarter Support Alternatives

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of VMware's changes post-acquisition by Broadcom, focusing on audit activities and support alternatives.

Speakers: Benjamin Coon, Anglepoint; Alec Flory, Origina Episode Overview: This episode serves as a critical guide to understanding the significant post-acquisition VMware changes and their implications for customers. Based on insights from our recent webinar, “VMware Licensing in 2025: Latest Updates, Increased Audit Activity, and Support Alternatives,” this discussion is essential for ITAM, SAM, procurement, and technology leaders navigating a rapidly changing VMware landscape. We cover critical updates including: New requirements for software downloads and the introduction of mandatory reporting for VCF 9.0. A significant increase in Broadcom’s audit activity, often framed as a “renewal check” but functioning as a usage audit Broadcom’s issuance of cease-and-desist letters targeting post-support updates without an active agreement, citing violations of intellectual property rights We also share practical recommendations such as proactive planning and demand forecasting for VMware environments. And we explore third-party support options, including Origina, to improve cost control and support coverage

People in this episode

Host: Benjamin Coon

Guest: Alec Flory

Topics covered

• VMware changes
• Broadcom audit activity
• software licensing
• IT asset management
• third-party support options

Keywords

• VMware
• Broadcom
• audit
• software downloads
• support alternatives
• ITAM
• procurement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VMware, Broadcom, Origina

Products: VCF 9.0

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