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County approves one-year VMware license amid changing vendor rules
Stevens County Board of Commissioners · August 21, 2025
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Summary
County IT staff warned Broadcom's changes to VMware licensing are disrupting server-management software for local governments; commissioners approved a one-year VMware license to maintain virtual-server operations while the county explores alternatives.
County IT staff described a rapidly shifting licensing environment after Broadcom acquired VMware, saying legacy perpetual licenses are being replaced with subscription models and that some organizations have received cease-and-desist notices. The county…
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