Tottenham Hotspur cuts licensing costs by 85% after ditching VMware

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English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has slashed its software licensing fees by 85 percent following a migration away from VMware. The club's Chief Technology Officer cited concerns over the Broadcom takeover of VMware as a key driver behind the decision to switch platforms. Broadcom acquired VMware in 2023 and subsequently restructured its licensing model, prompting widespread dissatisfaction among enterprise customers. Tottenham's move reflects a broader industry trend of organisations reassessing their VMware commitments in the wake of Broadcom's ownership changes.

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