I'm currently working a core product in GSS and I haven't actually worked a case in 4 weeks now lol

Between people outside VMware yelling at VMware employees for being lazy (we’re not in general) and other junk we have to sift through, I have one question: where is the leadership? I have seen the CIO’s office emptied out, and have heard many are on... — read more 

Broadcom's strategy doesn't prioritize innovation; instead, they rely on reducing VMware's costs to generate funds. Their growth primarily stems from acquiring companies rather than fostering innovation. For instance, if the VMware deal... — read more 

I was laid off before and received severance. While that layoff came as a surprise to me and was quite devastating personally, at-least I got severance that saw me through a few months. Over here, especially for India employees, the severance plan... — read more 

No talk about relieving pressure on chip sanctions. In addition, only one or two CEOs are in the position to stick it to China, HT is the leader of that short list. ... — read more 

https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/broadcom-vmware-deal-hinges-on-whether-chinese-president-xi-is-happy-with-apec-summit-analysts

The day after putting on the show of smiles and habdshakes, US is showing signs on not relenting on what Xi called "tech containment" against China. Considering Broadcom's ties with China, and especially its Singaporean origin via Avago, Hock Tan... — read more 

This is a serious question that I asked on the day the acquisition was announced. I asked myself early on knowing how Broadcom operates (I have friends that have worked there) whether existing Broadcom resources were going to be a capable of... — read more 

Some ops engineers were very responsive before, but now they just stopped responding to emails...

“I was told that many American people, especially children, were really reluctant to say goodbye to the pandas, and went to the zoo to see them off. I also learned that the San Diego Zoo and the Californians very much look forward to welcoming pandas... — read more 

So this is some wild a-s stuff. You might wanna read that whole article to learn about Michael Dell vs Carl Icahn feud. Key highlights MD mocked Icahn's portfolia return on investment and commented "What is the opposite of Play Nice But... — read more 

Every single institution that holds VMW does so because they believe the merger will happen. If they thought it wouldn't, the price would not be above $142.50. Today VMW price is above $142.50, and AVGO is down. This is generally what happens to... — read more 

I want to dump my VMW stock NOW. Yet I cannot. Maybe such an action would turn out to be a bad idea. Maybe a great move. Hindsight will tell.... or at least it WOULD if I were able to dump the shares. How is this legal? What might the SEC have... — read more 

She cares about VMware!

Someone with charism.. Kit Colbert for example.

Here's the list of people who did sit at Xi's Table: Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Gina Raimondo, U.S. Commerce Secretary Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of the Blackstone Group Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater... — read more 

Unless he was sat right next to Xi at dinner, Hock Tan would have around 2 mins to explain his issues in an event like that over a brief introduction. Xi may just ignore it, forget the conversation or not pick it up with his advisors until he gets... — read more 

I've worked for VMW for 18 years. I started in an office we leased from Tibco. It was a pretty good place to work--though I've never been foolish enough to believe an employer is interested in anything other than how much money my work helps them... — read more 

Xi pretty much whined about how much the chip sanctions hurt and requested easing them as expected Biden in response pretty much threw middle finder his way (and Broadcom's way) From CNN: In one exchange about restrictions the US has applied on... — read more 

vmw is still not mentioned as "suspend pending" on NYSE corporate actions page. https://www1.nyse.com/corporate-actions It has to be listed as pending for 10 days before closing. So, it means nothing is happening on or before NOV 26th.

Go, no go, or SOON?

Looks like Hock is at the dinner tonight with Xi https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-cook-blackrock-fink-among-002731889.html?guccounter=1

A couple weeks to go before this is all over the news as the worst attempt at MA in history. Hubris Don’t understand the company’s success Lack of people (mass exodus) Missing leadership/staff connection. Yup we got all four!... — read more 

Before leaving VMware, make sure you close any open issues with UnitedHealth claims. They're being targeted for a new class action, once again. Healthcare insurer fraud in America is a crime, but difficult to prosecute. VMware employees, protect... — read more 

How silly, that tons of our systems would be down, including customer facing sites? Get real. We don't have redundancy? The real reason the sites are "down" is because China approved the deal and they are cutting over the sites to the Broadcom... — read more 

Dell has supported Chinese government entities developing national surveillance programs and cutting-edge software and electronic tools. Dell has assisted Beijing in defining its industrial policy. Dell has also partnered with China’s leading... — read more 

I don't know why people are stressing over the possibility of the Broadcom deal not going through. You do realize that's a good thing for us, right? Thousands of employees who were slated to be laid off due to the acquisition will still have their... — read more 

“We just handed China a double victory,” said one former US official. “American politics is dysfunctional, and America has no economic agenda for Asia.” https://www.ft.com/content/d124ee69-dc6e-4a84-b18a-26a39235ab11

https://www.crn.com/news/channel-news/in-broadcom-vmware-deal-all-eyes-on-apec-2023-and-chinese-president-s-san-francisco-stop ‘Unless concessions are made on this restriction, the chances of a successful close appear to be very slim,’ says... — read more 

If SMAR doesn’t approve, will Broadcom risk the fines and potential damage to China relations or risk the potential $1.5Bn penalty for the deal not closing. The end of October seemed to be a convenient date so the deal of ot closing then may not be... — read more 

to not post some random BS you cooked up based on your limited/no understanding of how M&As work, how lobbying works and how geo-politics works. Folks are already exhausted. If you know something credible, pls post. Else, if your intention is... — read more 

Does anyone know if Hock Tan is invited? Not that I think it will make any difference. So far I heard Tim Cook, Jamie Dimon, and Elon Musk. I think I also hear Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella. Is Hock Tan on the list? Is he gonna crash the venue... — read more 

You really think this limbo will be over in less than 2 weeks? Think again! Peace of closure is the last thing the gods of tech and politics would want to give you. I have heard the prophecy that it will continue on for another year. Tremble... — read more 

I would think that AVGO and VMW will just work out a new deal and carry on. A joint statement with a more realistic date of March is maybe announced but neither company will want to walk away after all the negotiating. Eventually there will be... — read more 

https://www.crn.com/news/channel-news/in-broadcom-vmware-deal-all-eyes-on-apec-2023-and-chinese-president-s-san-francisco-stop

My personal zeitgeist tells me we have plowed through the anger phase. There are p-o marks, Cheetos dust, and empty bottles ever where. Are we ready to move onto the next phase together? A more enlightened phase?

Letter received today from Broadcom for a transitional period. No one on my team has received any letters until this point, and we’re all now getting the same letter with the same duration. I find it surprising that Broadcom would continue to send... — read more 

https://www.channelfutures.com/technologies/analyst-gives-broadcom-vmware-two-thirds-chance-of-completing