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Dutch Court Orders VMware, Broadcom to Aid Cost Shift

7/3/2025

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A Dutch court has mandated VMware and Broadcom to assist the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management in shifting away from VMware products over the next two years. The agency is grappling with a staggering 85% cost hike due to Broadcom’s new licensing model, soaring from €2.1 million to nearly €4 million annually—an unsustainable burden.

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Story summary

A Dutch court has mandated VMware and Broadcom to assist the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management in shifting away from VMware products over the next two years. The agency is grappling with a staggering 85% cost hike due to Broadcom’s new licensing model, soaring from €2.1 million to nearly €4 million annually—an unsustainable burden.