# Turning VMware exit into a strategic advantage

> Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware in 2023 and the subsequent price hikes were a wake up call to the dangers of vendor lock-in and IT dependency on inflexible, closed cloud systems.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/turning-vmware-exit-into-a-strategic-advantage?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=699211d66792dfe9dbc9d707)
- **Published:** 2026-02-15
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #vmware #advantage #cloud #exit #price #strategic #turning #acquisition
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