Broadcom-VMware: Deal of the decade makes it to the finish line as $61bn acquisition closes

As of today, VMware will operate as VMware by Broadcom

Kelsey Rees
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Broadcom-VMware: Deal of the decade makes it to the finish line as $61bn acquisition closes

Broadcom's record-breaking acquisition of VMware for $61bn finally closed today, a year and a half after the very first announcement.  Starting today, VMware will operate as VMware by Broadcom. ...

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