From private cloud to private AI: VMware targets next AI goldmine

Broadcom pitches VMware Cloud Foundation 9 as the future, but rivals

By Larry DignanBroadcom CEO Hock Tan said enterprises can bet on VMware's platform for on-premises AI workloads as well as private cloud. But the competition is only going to increase as rivals aim to poach VMware customers. Tan's talk landed as VMware held its Explore conference. Given Broadcom's business is being driven by custom AI processors it's easy to overlook the VMware acquisition. Despite intense competition from Microsoft, HPE, hypers…

From private cloud to private AI: VMware targets next AI goldmine

Broadcom-owned virtual cloud software giant VMware officially kicked off its annual Explore event in Las Vegas. In 2024, its AI developments were only discussed in interviews after the conference, but the company is aligning with the industry trend in 2025, with AI fully integrated into product design.