AT&T Accuses Broadcom of Unlawfully Denying VMware Support
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 18:22
AT&T's Legal Battle Over VMware Costs
In a bold move, AT&T has filed a lawsuit against Broadcom, accusing them of imposing a staggering 1,050% price hike on their VMware offerings. AT&T claims this increase is an attempt by Broadcom to cut them off from necessary vendor support. Documents reveal that AT&T operates around 75,000 virtual machines across 8,600 servers that rely on VMware technology.
The Allegations
- AT&T claims Broadcom has unlawfully denied its second renewal for VMware support.
- Broadcom argues that AT&T’s missed renewal opportunity precludes continued support.
- The lawsuit cites a contract in place prior to Broadcom's acquisition of VMware.
Furthermore, AT&T EVP Susan A. Johnson highlighted the challenges in communication with Broadcom's CEO, Hock Tan, indicating a major conflict over VMware services.
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