https://techmonitor.ai/technology/cloud/vmware-takeover-by-broadcom-mistake

In general, 2023 was a good year for VMware. With a vast market share, it lorded over the virtual machine (VM) space, generating revenue of over $13bn and continuing to ink deals across new markets.

Success was obvious beyond the balance sheet too. Hosting a pair of ‘VMware Explore’ conferences, and securing a range of industry plaudits, it felt fair to agree with Raghu Raghuram, the firm's then-CEO, who in March 2023 said there was “consistent customer appetite” for the Palo Alto giant’s products.