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Sheetz Ditches VMware After Broadcom Licensing Changes Spark Uncertainty

Sheetz, the US convenience store chain, is migrating all 838 of its store locations off VMware and onto StorMagic's SvHCI platform. The massive shift involves approximately 11,000 virtual machines, with each store running 12 to 14 VMs on Dell R440/R450-series servers that have been in place

T-Mobile Sues Broadcom Over VMware Support, Migrates Thousands of VMs

T-Mobile is taking Broadcom to court over VMware licensing, asking a New York judge to rule that Broadcom must honor perpetual license support agreements. The carrier purchased perpetual VMware licenses in 2023 with two years of support and an option for a third year. After Broadcom acquired VMware and killed

ByteDance and Broadcom Collaborate on Custom AI Chip with TSMC

ByteDance and Broadcom are partnering to design a custom artificial intelligence chip, with manufacturing handled by TSMC. This move helps ByteDance secure vital computing power while navigating strict US export restrictions.

Broadcom and ByteDance Co-Develop 5nm AI Chip to Bypass Export Controls

Broadcom and ByteDance are reportedly designing a 5nm AI processor that complies with U.S. export rules to secure a steady supply of high-end chips for ByteDance's algorithms. TSMC manufactures the chip, though production does not start this year.

Tech Stocks Plunge as U.S. Huawei Ban Rattles Investors

A U.S. ban on technology sales to Huawei causes significant losses for tech and chipmaker stocks as investors fear a worsening trade war. While some sectors like utilities find safety, the overall market faces ongoing anxiety.

Trump Blocks Broadcom's $117 Billion Qualcomm Takeover Over Security Fears

President Trump issues an executive order halting Singapore-based Broadcom from acquiring U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm based on national security concerns. The decision follows warnings that the deal gives China an advantage in the global 5G race.