VMware

Overview

Founded in 1998 in Palo Alto, California, this technology company specializes in virtualization and cloud computing software and services. Its solutions enable businesses to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine, improving IT infrastructure efficiency while lowering costs.

Recognition came with its desktop virtualization product, VMware Workstation, followed by expansion into server virtualization tools such as VMware vSphere and VMware ESX/ESXi. The company offers innovations like vMotion for live migration of virtual machines, VMware Tanzu for container management, and mobile device management solutions with VMware AirWatch Express. Products are designed to simplify operations and foster agility across enterprise IT environments. Over the years, the business has served large corporations and government agencies, supporting their cloud computing and digital transformation efforts. Major corporate milestones include acquisitions by EMC, Dell, and most recently, a $69 billion acquisition by Broadcom in 2023.

Basic Information

Industry	information technology & services
Founded	1998
Revenue	13.4B
Headquarters	3401 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
Languages	English, Spanish
Parent Organization	Broadcom

Contact Details

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

Cloud infrastructure
Virtualization
Cloud management
Software-defined data center
Network virtualization
vSAN
Hybrid cloud
Public cloud
Private cloud
Desktop virtualization
Multicloud
IT operations
Mobility
Security
Open source
Cloud services
Cloud security
Data center security
Digital workspace
Digital transformation
Storage
Hyperconverged infrastructure
Big data
Application security
Data center automation
Data center operations
Cloud-native applications
Software development
Artificial intelligence solutions
Cloud-based software
Digital infrastructure management
Smartphone chips
Mainframe automation
Industrial IoT solutions
Factory automation
Digital ecosystem
Enterprise data solutions
Network infrastructure
Optical communication devices
Enterprise data analytics
Strategic acquisitions
Network security tools
Factory automation software
Industrial IoT hardware
Enterprise software
5G infrastructure chips
Power electronics for industry
Distributor network
AI in semiconductors
Digital transformation tools
OEM customers
Technology innovation
Mainframe software
Enterprise security
Industrial automation systems
Semiconductors
Fiber optic networking
Telecommunications
Automation software
Networking components
Smart device chips
Data center networking
AI-driven automation
Power electronics
Semiconductor solutions
Enterprise network solutions
Wireless communication chips
Cloud and AI convergence
Data center management
Business intelligence
Enterprise cybersecurity software
Fiber optic components
Enterprise storage
Cybersecurity software
Cloud computing platforms
Networking devices
AI integration
Cybersecurity solutions
5G technology
Wireless chips
Cloud services integration
Operational efficiency
Internet of Things
Data center hardware
Monitoring tools
Broadband technology
Machine learning
Smart home
Data analytics
Innovation
Managed services
Customer engagement
Software development tools
Software development kits
Enterprise application software
B2B services
Internet service providers

Technologies Used

Amazon AWS
Atlassian Cloud
Bluekai
Brightcove
CloudFlare CDN
CloudFlare Hosting
Create React App
DemandBase
Drift
Facebook Conversion Tracking
Gmail
Google Apps
Magento
Marketo
Microsoft Office 365
Netlify
OneTrust
Outlook
Pardot
Remote
StackAdapt
Taboola Newsroom
UPS
UltraDns
Vercel
VueJS
Workday

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