US EditionVMware perpetual license holders receive cease-and-desist letters from Broadcom
- In 2025, Broadcom began issuing cease-and-desist notices to customers owning VMware perpetual licenses for which support agreements are no longer active, following its acquisition of VMware in November 2023.
- The letters demand users stop applying updates issued post-support expiry, reflecting Broadcom's move to end perpetual licenses and push subscription models.
- Users can still use their existing VMware products but cannot access patches, support, or updates unless they hold valid support contracts, with exceptions for critical zero-day patches.
- A letter indicates that continuing to use Support after the Expiration Date violates the agreement with VMware and infringes on VMware’s intellectual property rights, which could lead to claims for increased damages and legal fees.
- This strategy has led many customers to seek alternatives like Nutanix or open-source virtualization, indicating potential long-term challenges for Broadcom’s VMware subscription push.
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