In a shocking turn of events, Broadcom has announced that it will be reversing all of the pricing changes implemented since its acquisition of VMware in 2023. That’s right, folks, no more sticker shock for your VMware bills!
According to sources close to the company, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan made the announcement in a surprise statement earlier today. “We’ve listened to our customers,” Tan declared, beaming with pride, “and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be going back to the good old days of affordable VMware pricing.”
But wait, there’s more! In an effort to appease the disgruntled masses, Broadcom has also promised to reinstate perpetual licenses and scrap the new subscription-based model. That means no more Support and Subscription contracts, folks! You can go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief as you prepare to shell out significantly less for your VMware goodies.
But what about the brave souls who’ve already signed up for the new pricing plan? Fear not, dear customers! Broadcom has assured us that those who’ve taken the plunge will be refunded the difference.
UPDATE: April Fool’s Day prank alert! Just kidding, folks – this whole thing was an April Fool’s joke! Unfortunately, Broadcom has no plans to reverse its pricing changes and is still committed to its new subscription-based model. The good news is that Proxmox, Hyper-V, and HPE’s new VME offer compelling alternatives for those looking to escape the clutches of Broadcom.
Good one!