Broadcom’s VMware overhaul: From “cloudland chaos” to hard business reality

Comdivision CEO Yves Sandfort, a long-time VMware partner, says Broadcom’s acquisition has brought overdue discipline to a once “chaotic” company. He recalls VMware’s license confusion, wasteful partner payouts, and bloated product lines that often failed customers. While Broadcom’s enterprise-first strategy and bundling sparked criticism, Sandfort argues it mirrors industry norms. Despite missteps, he believes Broadcom is streamlining VMware faster—and with fewer errors—than most major tech mergers.