Tesco sues VMware/Broadcom over alleged contractual misconduct and licensing disputes
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Summary
This opinion piece discusses VMware (now owned by Broadcom) being taken to court by Tesco, one of the UK's largest supermarket chains. Tesco previously praised VMware as essential to its grocery supply operations, but is now accusing VMware of massive contractual misbehavior and seeking millions in damages. The article uses this case to question Broadcom's business practices and aggressive licensing tactics following its acquisition of VMware, drawing a parallel to the 'Are we the baddies?' sketch from the comedy series.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledVMware is essential for the operations of Tesco's business and its ability to supply groceries
accusations of massive contractual misbehavior threatening the client, and requests for many millions of dollars in damages – and rising
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