VMware must support Dutch govt agency's migration: Judge

VMware must support Dutch govt agency's migration: Judge

: Court says State arm cannot be left without maintenance, patches and upgrades because of Broadcom's new licensing model

Dutch court forces Broadcom to support VMware migration after 85% price hike backlash

VMware and parent company Broadcom must continue to provide support to the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat) while the agency migrates away from VMware products over the next two years, a Dutch court has ordered. Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) faced an 85% cost increase under Broadcom’s new subscription licensing model, with annual expenses jumping from €2.1 million ($2.4 million) to nearly €4 million ($4.6 million) …

Court orders VMware to provide support to Dutch ministry

Court orders VMware and Broadcom to provide exit support to Rijkswaterstaat after 85% cost increase due to new licensing model.