Speculating: Is VMware the Next to Join Aggressive Software License Audits?

Broadcom has a history of aggressive compliance enforcement with its acquisitions. With VMware now under its umbrella, should customers brace for a new wave of license audits? We examine the patterns and what they mean for your VMware environment.

Dean Bolton

Chief Architect, LicenseFortress

September 2023

6 min read

Speculating: Is VMware the Next to Join Aggressive Software License Audits?

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Dean Bolton

Chief Architect, LicenseFortress

Dean leads LicenseFortress' technical licensing practice, covering Oracle, VMware, virtualization and infrastructure licensing rules.

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