The Rise and Fall of VMware: A Hypervisor's Tale of Triumph and Turmoil
Once upon a time, in the ever-evolving world of technology, there was an extraordinary hypervisor called ESXi , crafted by the visionary team at VMware. It was a masterpiece of innovation, transforming data centers and delighting IT professionals everywhere. ESXi was efficient, reliable, and beloved, serving countless happy customers who relied on it to power their businesses. It seemed unstoppable, the jewel in VMware’s crown. But the tech world is not without its storms. As ESXi flourished and VMware thrived, a powerful corporation named Broadcom set its sights on the company. Broadcom was not content to simply compete; they wanted to own the crown. They decided the best way to assert control was through acquisition. And so, Broadcom made a bold move: they announced their plan to acquire VMware. At first, the industry watched in suspense. Surely, this would bring even more resources and innovation to VMware's beloved products. But Broadcom had other plans. Once the deal was in ...