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Kubernetes 1.35 enables zero-downtime resource scaling

Kubernetes 1.35, dubbed 'Timbernetes,' delivers in-place pod resource adjustments, a capability that benefits AI training workloads and edge computing deployments.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Dec 17, 20256 mins

Data CenterOperating SystemsVirtualization

Enterprises may have over-bought vSAN hardware for years based on VMware’s flawed guidance

By Gyana Swain

Nov 18, 20256 mins

Enterprise StorageStorage VirtualizationVirtualization

Broadcom refuses to backtrack on huge VMware price increases, claims European cloud watchdog

By John E. Dunn

Oct 29, 20255 mins

Cloud ComputingData CenterVirtualization

IBM won’t sell VMware to new cloud customers

By Maxwell Cooter

Oct 29, 20254 mins

Cloud ComputingKubernetes and ContainersServer Virtualization

Alkira advances NaaS for the agentic AI era

By Sean Michael Kerner

Sep 30, 20254 mins

Artificial IntelligenceNetworkingVirtualization

Zayo launches DynamicLink NaaS platform with core-based service delivery

By Sean Michael Kerner

Sep 30, 20255 mins

NetworkingVirtualization

Articles

AI networking startup Upscale emerges from stealth with $100 million seed

Upscale aims to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI networking infrastructure with an open solution that builds on SONiC and other standards-based initiatives.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Sep 19, 2025 4 mins

NetworkingVirtualization

VMware by Broadcom: Product, service and support news

We've tracked the Broadcom-VMware saga since the deal was announced. Here’s what you need to know about VMware's products, services and support changes since its acquisition by Broadcom.

By Network World staff

Sep 9, 2025 20 mins

Edge ComputingNetwork SecurityVirtualization

VMware Explore 2025: Latest news and insights

As VMware users convene in Las Vegas for VMware Explore 2025, Broadcom is touting VMware Cloud Foundation's arsenal of features.

By Network World staff

Sep 9, 2025 12 mins

Edge ComputingNetwork SecurityVirtualization

VMware customers not as keen on Broadcom as Wall Street is

Broadcom makes modest technological changes, drops partners and customers, raises prices, and reaps the rewards of a record fiscal quarter.

By Maria Korolov

Sep 9, 2025 14 mins

Data CenterPrivate CloudVirtualization

Should We Virtualize Functions or Virtualize Networks?

Feb 1, 2018 4 mins

SD-WANVirtualization

Broadcom touts AI-native VMware, but gains aren’t revolutionary

Broadcom is expanding VMware Cloud Foundation to include on-prem AI capabilities, but the free bundling doesn’t move the needle forward on AI technology.

By Maria Korolov

Sep 9, 2025 10 mins

Artificial IntelligenceData CenterVirtualization

Running the numbers on VMware Cloud Foundation: How one midsize enterprise is making it work

Broadcom's shift to all-in-one, perpetual licenses for VMware Cloud Foundation has infuriated customers and priced out some companies, but 750-employee Grinnell Mutual has managed to save money on the new platform.

By Maria Korolov

Sep 2, 2025 9 mins

Cloud ComputingPrivate CloudVirtualization

Cisco ties storage networking gear to IBM z17 mainframe

Cisco’s MDS 9000 Series multilayer switches, including the MDS 9148V switch, have been tested and validated for use in AI-oriented IBM z17 mainframe environments.

By Michael Cooney

Aug 21, 2025 3 mins

Enterprise StorageSecurityVirtualization

VMware Explore preview: Customers are looking for VCF value

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 has been available for two months. Getting customers to embrace Broadcom's flagship private cloud platform is the focus for VMware Explore 2025.

By Neal Weinberg

Aug 19, 2025 9 mins

Data CenterPrivate CloudVirtualization

SD-WAN reality check: Why enterprise 'rip-and-replace' isn't happening

Many enterprises are avoiding complete infrastructure replacements in favor of phased SD-WAN transitions, ISG reports.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Aug 1, 2025 4 mins

NetworkingSD-WANVirtualization

CISPE seeks to annul Broadcom's VMware takeover

Cloud infrastructure group claims European regulator ‘under-estimated risk of the deal.’

By Paul Barker

Jul 24, 2025 6 mins

Cloud ComputingMergers and AcquisitionsVirtualization

Facing CIO backlash, VMware extends support and slows down release cycles

The shift to a 3-year cadence and longer support for VCF 9.0 reflects mounting pressure from enterprises grappling with Broadcom’s licensing overhaul and upgrade fatigue.

By Gyana Swain

Jul 18, 2025 5 mins

Data CenterVirtualization