Xen Project quietly announced five years of support for all releases
As Citrix slips out a preview of Xen Server 9, the release that brings it back to the V12N mainstream
Virtualization10 Mar 2026 | 4
Virtualization
Broadcom says AI companies can’t make their own silicon any time soon
Offers booming customer accelerator biz as evidence, while VMware props up its software business
Systems05 Mar 2026 | 6
One vendor doesn't mind high RAM prices: VMware
Memory tiering and pooled memory are having a moment because they offer the chance to use less RAM
Systems04 Mar 2026 | 6
NUC, NUC! Who’s there? ASUS with a client device for Microsoft’s cloudy PCs
Dell also joins the alternative to Windows 365 Link fun
Off-Prem27 Feb 2026 | 36
Why flexibility will define the future of functionality
Enterprise infrastructure choices shouldn't have to be hostages to compromise. Cisco FlashStack with Nutanix sets out to break the deadlock
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AWS adds nested virtualization option for handful of EC2 instances
Your chance to run a VM inside a VM, inside a cloud – which can mean WSL on a cloudy Windows PC
Virtualization17 Feb 2026 | 2
Cisco set to release home-brew hypervisor as a VMware alternative
Only for its own comms apps – whose users can probably do without a full private cloud
Virtualization16 Feb 2026 | 15
VMware scores early win in Siemens software licensing dispute
Judge agrees with Virtzilla's argument that the case should be heard in the US, not Germany
Virtualization11 Feb 2026 | 12
Broadcom 'bulldozes' VMware cloud partners as March deadline looms
exclusive Many European CSPs are being cut loose, sources say, forcing customer transitions
Virtualization31 Jan 2026 | 63
Java developers want container security, just not the job that comes with it
BellSoft survey finds 48% prefer pre‑hardened images over managing vulnerabilities themselves
Devops30 Jan 2026 | 17
Microsoft's 'From SA' scheme on trial as license resale row refuses to die
ValueLicensing case rumbles on as Windows giant appeals against copyright judgment
Software15 Jan 2026 | 2
Dell wants £10m+ from VMware if Tesco case goes against it
Exclusive Retail giant's disty, reseller, and vendor all say they can't and won't sell
Software15 Jan 2026 | 50
Lenovo has a hunch you’re about to try quitting VMware
Tweaks its hardware to run multiple private cloud stacks, and shift between them
Virtualization13 Jan 2026 | 6
China-linked cybercrims abused VMware ESXi zero-days a year before disclosure
Huntress analysis suggests VM escape bugs were already weaponized in the wild
Virtualization09 Jan 2026 |
AWS adds hybrid cloud storage support for Nutanix’s AHV hypervisor
VMware's main challenger already embraces multiple storage options
Virtualization24 Dec 2025 | 1
Nutanix takes another swipe at VMware with sovereign cloud push
On-prem control planes, dark-site upgrades, and multicloud policies target regulated deployments
Virtualization15 Dec 2025 |
VMware kills vSphere Foundation in parts of EMEA
Exclusive Broadcom told The Register that EMEA customers need to check with their local dealer to see if VVF remains on the menu
Virtualization11 Dec 2025 | 29
European cloud trade group says EU should have blocked VMware-Broadcom merger
Org argues that the approval process was flawed and regulators should have known better
Legal11 Dec 2025 | 12
Researchers spot 700 percent increase in hypervisor ransomware attacks
Get your Hyper-V and VMware ESXi setups in order, people
Virtualization09 Dec 2025 | 10
Proxmox delivers its software-defined datacenter contender and VMware escape hatch
New ‘Datacenter Manager’ manages VMs across multiple sites or clusters
Virtualization05 Dec 2025 | 30
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FBI is investigating breach that may have hit its wiretapping tools
Infosec In Brief PLUS: Europol takes down two crime gangs; LastPass users phished (again); Crooks increase crypto hauls; And more
Microsoft Azure CTO set Claude on his 1986 Apple II code, says it found vulns
This isn't just a nostalgia trip – billions of legacy microcontrollers may be at risk
Iran is the first out-loud cyberwar the US has fought
Kettle Cyber is no longer the hush-hush thing it used to be, as team Trump invades Iran with hackers taking the lead
Bug that wiped customer data saved the day – and a contract
Who, Me? Ignorance really was the way to achieve bliss
AI vs AI: Agent hacked McKinsey's chatbot and gained full read-write access in just two hours
David and Goliath…but with AI agents
LibreOffice learns to speak Markdown in version 26.2
Plain-text fans rejoice as Writer gains native CommonMark import and export
Royal Navy races to arm ships against drone threat
Britain's Ministry of Defence wants a counter-drone system designed, contracted, and delivered within weeks
Microsoft 365 confirms new premium tier, stuffed with AI and few discounts
E7 arrives with a hefty price. Got to keep those shareholders happy
MariaDB backs down on Galera removal after community outcry
But questions remain over long-term commitment to clustering tech in open source
Britain spends £180M to work out what time it is
Atomic clocks will tell you when your Waymo is late
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HPE positions Morpheus stack as enterprise alternative to VMware
IT giant touts unified management, stretched clusters, and AI-ready networking at Discover Barcelona
Virtualization03 Dec 2025 | 11
VMware isn’t budging in its pursuit of Siemens for alleged unpaid licenses
Fresh court filings try to keep the case about copyright, and in US courts
Virtualization28 Nov 2025 | 35
70-hour work weeks no longer enough for Infosys founder, who praises China’s 996 culture
Asia In Brief PLUS: Manga publishers win Cloudflare copyright case; India, EU to link payment systems; Storm over Australia’s weather website; And more!
Security24 Nov 2025 | 86
Veeam bets on more VMware alternatives, including Red Hat and China’s Sangfor
Plans a universal API to back up all hypervisors, too
Virtualization21 Nov 2025 | 9
Ford rolls into the Xen Project as hypervisor gears up for autos
Version 4.21 also brings advances in the datacenter, on ARM, and RISC-V
Virtualization19 Nov 2025 | 20
Microsoft reveals new cloudy AI PC that’s not a Copilot+ PC
And a cloud PC that's for AI agents only
Virtualization19 Nov 2025 | 6
Oops. VMware admits it over-specced storage servers for years
VCF users wrestling with bill shock may get a little relief
Virtualization18 Nov 2025 | 7
Server virtualization market heats up as VMware rivals try to create alluring alternatives
It’s time to think about a replacement, says Gartner
Virtualization17 Nov 2025 | 42
Kubernetes overlords decide Ingress NGINX isn’t worth saving
Maintenance to end next year after ‘helpful options’ became ‘serious security flaws’
Security14 Nov 2025 | 32
Broadcom creates a new Seal Of Approval for servers that run AI under VMware
This apparently makes VCF more extensible and open to partners
Virtualization12 Nov 2025 | 1
Rideshare giant moves 200 Macs out of the cloud, saves $2.4 million
Grab tried to virtualize macOS, but Apple doesn’t make that easy
On-Prem07 Nov 2025 | 55
IBM Cloud stops signing and seeking new customers for its VMware service
Blames Broadcom’s licensing changes that haven’t caused other hyperscalers to pull the pin
Off-Prem28 Oct 2025 | 24
Twist in Tesco vs. VMware case as Computacenter files claim against Broadcom, Dell
As negotiations stalled, Broadcom feared Tesco no longer saw it as a long-term partner
Legal28 Oct 2025 | 62
VMware bungles cloud management portal upgrade, twice in two weeks
Promises to get it right this coming weekend
Virtualization30 Sep 2025 | 7
Microsoft thinks cloud PCs might be overkill, starts streaming just apps under Windows 365
As old-school virtual desktop player Omnissa distances itself further from VMware
Virtualization18 Sep 2025 | 27
Open source Cloud Hypervisor adds (maybe futile) no-AI-code policy
Virtualization tool for hyperscalers now scales to 8,192 vCPUs
Virtualization15 Sep 2025 | 6
Proxmox delivers datacenter manager beta that makes it a more viable VMware contender
One console to manage multiple clusters is table stakes, but some users are betting on mixed environments
Virtualization12 Sep 2025 | 19
VMware to lose 35 percent of workloads in three years – some to its friends at ‘proper clouds’
Gartner says migrations remain a risky multi-year nightmare, but selective re-platforming can pay off
Virtualization11 Sep 2025 | 36
Citrix products sold under old licenses will get glitchy unless users upgrade
Brace for ‘loss of functionality’ next April, and an upsell conversation before that deadline
Software09 Sep 2025 | 5
VMware's in court again. Customer relationships rarely go this wrong
Opinion Have you ever seen the 'Are we the baddies' sketch, Broadcom?
Virtualization08 Sep 2025 | 67
Broadcom admits it’s sold a lot of shelfware to VMware customers
Lands a fourth giant customer for bespoke AI accelerators
Virtualization05 Sep 2025 | 10
Supermarket giant Tesco sues VMware, warns lack of support could disrupt food supply
Goes after Computacenter too, seeks £100 million damages
Virtualization03 Sep 2025 | 129
DOGE delayed deals, says Nutanix
But private cloud contender sees upside in its modernization mission
Virtualization28 Aug 2025 | 6
VirtualBox 7.2 fixes flaky 3D guests and adds Arm-on-Arm support
hands on Oracle-backed FOSS hypervisor a worthy rival to Hyper-V and VMware
Virtualization23 Aug 2025 | 30
Desktop-as-a-service now often cheaper to run than laptops - even after thin client costs
Human usage set to double, AI agents might need them too
Virtualization14 Aug 2025 | 49
Platform9 pushes swing capacity workaround for VMware migrants
Efforts to build easier off-ramps are … err … ramping up
Virtualization12 Aug 2025 |
Viennese virtualization veteran releases Proxmox VE 9 and Backup Server 4
Making a bit of a FOSS with Virtual Environment update
Virtualization11 Aug 2025 | 1
Sudden spike in demand causes issues in Azure East US region
'Although the incident has been marked resolved, in practice it lingers,' admin tells us
Cloud Infrastructure Month08 Aug 2025 | 2
Oracle VirtualBox licensing tweak lies in wait for the unwary
Java-like move could land those expecting free trial with a new bill
Virtualization30 Jul 2025 | 118
EU cloud gang challenges Broadcom's $61B VMWare buy in court
COMMENT CISPE cites recent channel changes, but the deal was decided on different matters
Virtualization24 Jul 2025 | 6
How to host a Linux-powered local dev site in Windows
hands on A working copy of your site can run under Windows Subsystem for Linux
Virtualization23 Jul 2025 | 24
VMware prevents some perpetual license holders from downloading patches
Exclusive Despite pledging help for those who don’t sign for subs, Broadcom says validating their entitlements will delay support
Virtualization23 Jul 2025 | 25
VMware slows release cadence for flagship Cloud Foundation suite, but extends support
Analysts have warned Broadcom may slow innovation
Virtualization18 Jul 2025 | 1
VMware reboots its partner program again – and it looks like smaller players are out
Exclusive Second major change in 18 months will be most unwelcome for many - as will critical flaws announced today
Cloud Infrastructure Month16 Jul 2025 | 49
Telefónica Germany offloads VMware support to Spinnaker due to high renewal costs
'Our offer from Broadcom was five times higher than we expected'
Virtualization11 Jul 2025 | 24
Citrix signals return to the mainstream hypervisor market with a product it says isn’t quite ready for the job
Cites ‘aggressive licensing changes’ from rivals, but like Broadcom only sells bundles
Virtualization10 Jul 2025 | 5
VMware’s rivals ramp up their efforts to create alternative stacks
Red Hat and Open Nebula deliver big updates, as Edera tools for Xen with Rust
Virtualization07 Jul 2025 | 10
VMware must support crucial Dutch govt agency as it migrates off the platform, judge rules
Court says State arm cannot be left without maintenance, patches and upgrades because of Broadcom's new licensing model
Virtualization30 Jun 2025 | 50
Microsoft is about to retire default outbound access for VMs in Azure
Interview 'Things will break,' Aviatrix CPO tells El Reg
Datacenter Networking Nexus24 Jun 2025 | 28
Omnissa brings VDI-style app packaging to physical PCs
VMware spin-out is making friends and choosing some enemies
Virtualization24 Jun 2025 | 5
Broadcom's answer to VMware pricing outrage: You're using it wrong
VCF bundle is worth it if you make the most of every part, says CTO
Virtualization20 Jun 2025 | 40
Microsoft testing PC-to-Cloud-PC failover for those times your machine dies or disappears
‘Windows 365 Reserve’ will be usable ten days a year for undisclosed fee
Virtualization19 Jun 2025 | 34
Broadcom delivers VMware Cloud Foundation 9 – the release that realizes its private cloud vision
Promises silos for VMs, storage, and networks are out. Happy cloud-like days are in, without hyperscale complications
Virtualization17 Jun 2025 | 2
VMware and Siemens spar over where to stage software licence showdown
German giant wants case heard in Germany, not the USA
Legal16 Jun 2025 | 10
Apple tries to contain itself with lightweight Linux VMs for macOS
Swift-based containerization framework aims to improve performance and security
Virtualization10 Jun 2025 | 22
Broadcom sends VMware to record revenue, margins, as most big customers sign for private cloud bundles
Chip biz surging too as CEO Hock Tan predicts optical GPU interconnects are a year or two away
Virtualization06 Jun 2025 | 24
VMware drops the lowest tier of its partner program – except in Europe
Wants channel to be all in on private cloud as more details emerge on VCF 9 licensing and hardware
Virtualization01 Jun 2025 | 22
Microsoft's May Patch Tuesday update fails on some Windows 11 VMs
'The operating system couldn't be loaded' is never a great message
Patches29 May 2025 | 17
VMware price hikes? Between 800 and 1,500%, claim Euro customers
Report slates end of perpetual licenses, death of monthly pay-as-you-go model, and 'punitive' changes by Broadcom
PaaS + IaaS22 May 2025 | 54
Jilted AWS reckons VMware is now crusty like a mainframe
Gives both platforms the ‘generative AI will freshen it up and shift it to the cloud’ treatment
Virtualization16 May 2025 | 11
‘Infuriated’, ‘disappointed' ... Ex-VMware customers explain why they migrated to Nutanix
Next As Broadcom flings legal nastygrams at its own punters
Virtualization08 May 2025 | 38
Nutanix stops being so opinionated about where data must dwell
Next Shifts data services to containers and goes back to the future with Pure Storage tie-in
Virtualization07 May 2025 |
Citrix finds new use for virtualization: Avoiding PC price hikes caused by tariffs
World War Fee Seeing as IT giant's CEO is big at DOGE, this is delicious
Virtualization07 May 2025 | 28
Omnissa, VMware’s old end-user outfit, moves to manage servers and … Apple Watches?
And declares hypervisor independence after being tied to vSphere
Virtualization06 May 2025 | 4
VMware revives its free ESXi hypervisor in an utterly obscure way
Home labs and bare bones test rigs matter so Broadcom's back in the game
Virtualization14 Apr 2025 | 42
VMware opens beta for an upgrade to its midrange vSphere Foundation bundle
A new alternative for those pondering what to do when vSphere 7.x goes end of life in October
Virtualization11 Apr 2025 | 2
OpenStack delivers ‘Epoxy’ release, which it hopes will unglue more VMware customers
The BBC and Blizzard Entertainment have chipped in with contributions
On-Prem03 Apr 2025 | 8
VMware distributor Arrow says minimum software subs set to jump from 16 to 72 cores
Claims Broadcom will levy 20 percent penalty for customers who don’t pay before renewal deadlines
Virtualization28 Mar 2025 | 40
VMware sues Siemens for allegedly using unlicensed software
As rumors swirl about a new 72-core minimum vSphere license requirement
Virtualization26 Mar 2025 | 59
Broadcom has won. 70 percent of large VMware customers bought its biggest bundle
Now working with seven hyperscalers for custom AI silicon. Not working on acquiring bits of Intel
Virtualization07 Mar 2025 | 18
Xen Project delivers solid hypervisor update and keeps working on RISC-V port
While we’re talking open source V12N, meet SEAPATH: A new hypervisor for electricity grids backed by Red Hat
Virtualization06 Mar 2025 |
VMware splats guest-to-hypervisor escape bugs already exploited in wild
The heap overflow zero-day in the memory unsafe code by Miss Creant
Virtualization04 Mar 2025 | 8
Windows 365 Disaster Recovery Plus promises Cloud PC comebacks in 30 minutes
Presumably hosted by AWS?
Disaster Recovery Week04 Mar 2025 | 22
Broadcom starts beta for VMware Cloud Foundation 9, the release it reckons will douse user anger
Exclusive Pricing, licensing changes won't feel so bad once you take this private cloud stack for a spin, apparently
Virtualization04 Mar 2025 | 15
India's top telco plans cloud PCs for its 475 million subscribers
Asia In Brief PLUS: China bans AI leaders from visiting USA; Acer data leak suspect cuffed; and more
Virtualization03 Mar 2025 | 5
Rackspace moving some of its own workloads off VMware to address bigger Broadcom bills
Exclusive New home, Platform9, says it’s also helping a Fortune 500 company to migrate 40,000 VMs
Virtualization05 Feb 2025 | 8
Microsoft to kill off Defender VPN this month
Throw Copilot down the same well, too, maybe? No? OK
Software03 Feb 2025 | 20
VMware plugs steal-my-credentials holes in Cloud Foundation
Consider patching soon because cybercrooks love to hit vulnerable tools from Broadcom's virtualization giant
Patches30 Jan 2025 |
Fear of the unknown keeps Broadcom's VMware herd captive. Don't be cowed
Opinion Prisoners of ware can’t escape by looking at each other. Form a committee, soldiers
Virtualization28 Jan 2025 | 31
Citrix slated to axe its Technology Professional program
Advocates also cut as company focuses on 'priorities of our key customers'
Virtualization27 Jan 2025 | 13
VMware users gripe over 3-year commitment to renew licenses
Chips and software giant Broadcom says it's 'flexible and open' on licensing terms, but customers disagree
Virtualization23 Jan 2025 | 28
VMware migrations will be long, expensive, risky, Gartner warns
And possibly even more so if you don’t start planning yours soon
Virtualization21 Jan 2025 | 34
AWS adds 32-vCPU option and an easier on-ramp to its cloudy desktops
Weirdly, this shows the weakness of hosted Windows with an admission about vidchats
Virtualization17 Jan 2025 | 7
Parallels brings back the magic that was waiting seven minutes for Windows to boot
In a preview of x86_64 VMs running on Apple silicon, so it’s excusable for now
Virtualization16 Jan 2025 | 32
Euro-cloud Anexia moves 12,000 VMs off VMware to homebrew KVM platform
Exclusive Faced with huge license cost increase, provider and customers were both happy to make migration a mission
Virtualization13 Jan 2025 | 37
Broadcom filing mentions major VMware Cloud Foundation releases in March and July
Will they make price rises palatable? Or bring more of what new Netflix lawsuit calls Broadcom's ‘Buy. Chop up. Raise prices' business plan?
Virtualization06 Jan 2025 | 5
Ingram Micro to 'stop doing business' with Broadcom, downgrade to 'limited engagement' on VMware
Exclusive Distributor couldn't do a deal that delivered 'appropriate shareholder return', chip giant says it 'continues to refine' its channel
Virtualization16 Dec 2024 | 18
Broadcom says VMware is a better money-making machine than it hoped
Chip side of the biz expects to take lion's share of hyperscalers' $60-90 billion XPU spend in 2027, helped by 3nm models coming next year
Virtualization13 Dec 2024 | 21
Citrix goes shopping in Europe and returns with gifts for security-conscious customers
Acquires two companies that help those on the nice list keep naughty list types at bay
Virtualization12 Dec 2024 |
Broadcom makes U-turn on plan to serve top 2,000 VMware customers itself
Canalys Forums APAC Now wants to work with 500 and lean more on partners to defend against migrations – which Dell says are on the cards
Virtualization05 Dec 2024 | 24
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