VMware clarifies portfolio rationalisation after deleting a post that shocked customers

A week after publishing and then abruptly deleting an article that said 56 VMware offerings were now “end of availability” across any licensing type, the software company has clarified its portfolio rationalisation.

The company had roundly ignored requests for clarification from The Stack on a “KB” or knowledge base post published on January 15 detailing the move – which led to customer outcry and confusion over its plans.

But in an update quietly published on January 22 the company said that “we appreciate our customers and partners who shared their input on the communications to help us bring more clarity to this topic…”