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AT&T and Broadcom/VMware may resolve out of court.
In my previous post on this topic, I went over AT&T's court filings to prevent Broadcom from suspending support on AT&T's VMware licenses. This came after an apparent negotiation stalemate between AT&T and Broadcom over a 1050% increase (annually!) in...
AT&T’s VMware bill went up by 1050%.
Broadcom's aggressive VMware license changes have given us an interesting new episode. It seems their attempts to extort AT&T have landed them in court. On August 29th, 2024, AT&T filed a court motion to, essentially, prevent Broadcom from terminating VMware...
VMware License Changes after Broadcom’s acquisition
I always advise my clients to pay close attention to the state of affairs at their technology vendors. For example, if a company gets acquired by a private equity firm, that should be red flag (Quest is an important case in point). In fact, one of my clients had a...
Oracle Java Licensing – A Brief History.
Oracle Java licensing has experienced significant changes in recent years, particularly beginning in April 2019. A concise history and overview of the licensing updates are provided below, without delving into the technical and contractual specifics of each licensing...
Comprehensive Guide to Java SE Licensing and Costs
Java SE (Standard Edition) is an essential technology for many businesses worldwide, providing a reliable platform for developing and running enterprise-level applications. Understanding its licensing models and associated costs is crucial for effective budget...
The Power of Neural Networks and why it can learn a lot but not everything
Introduction Imagine being able to teach a machine to recognize objects, classify data, and even generate new content that resembles human-like creativity. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, believe it or not, this is the realm of neural networks, a subset of...