Google and VMware Bolster Alliance

Google’s cloud-computing unit unveiled an expanded partnership with software maker VMware Inc., as the Alphabet Inc. division seeks to catch up to rivals that have similar deals.

The pact will help VMware, which makes virtualization and networking tools, satisfy customers who want to move VMware-based workloads from their corporate servers to Google’s public cloud, the companies said Monday in interviews with executives. VMware and Google are expected to formally announce the tie-up on Tuesday.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-29/google-and-vmware-bolster-alliance-to-lift-cloud-computing-sales

VMware to Acquire Bitfusion

VMware to Acquire Bitfusion – helping to support AI and ML workloads by virtuaizing hardware accelerators.

VMware to Acquire Bitfusion

By Krish Prasad, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cloud Platform Business Unit, VMware Increasingly businesses are applying artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to differentiate and advance their processes and offerings. Today, I am pleased to announce our intent to acquire Bitfusion to help businesses more efficiently use AI technologies on-premises and in hybrid cloud The post VMware to Acquire Bitfusion appeared first on VMware vSphere Blog.


Avi Networks Now Part of VMware

Announced today – Avi Networks Now Part of VMware – joining the NSX family, and entering the ADC market.

Avi Networks Now Part of VMware

By Tom Gillis, SVP/GM of Networking and Security BU When we first announced our intent to acquire Avi Networks, the excitement within our customer base, with industry watchers and within our own business was overwhelming. IDC analysts wrote, “In announcing its intent to acquire software ADC vendor Avi Networks, VMware both enters the ADC market The post Avi Networks Now Part of VMware appeared first on Network Virtualization.


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