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VMware Software
4.4
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Offers integrated software solutions enabling organizations to enhance operational efficiency, secure application management, and support digital transformation.
Overall Rating
4.4/5
based on 1k reviews
19% above
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Salary, Company culture, Work-life balance
Work Policy
Hybrid
50% employees reported
Monday to Friday
91% employees reported
Flexible timing
82% employees reported
No travel
81% employees reported
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Health insurance
99 employees reported
Cafeteria
92 employees reported
Office gym
91 employees reported
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89 employees reported
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About VMware Software
Founded in1998 (27 yrs old)
India Employee Count5k-10k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersPalo Alto,California, United States
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Websitevmware.com
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VMware streamlines the journey for organizations to become digital businesses that deliver better experiences to their customers and empower employees to do their best work. Our software spans compute, cloud, networking and security, and digital workspace.
We give customers the ability to run, manage, connect, and protect all of their apps on any cloud–so they can reduce costs, gain efficiencies, and innovate faster. We provide pervasive, secure end-to-end connectivity for your apps and data, wherever they reside. We support end-to-end management and security for all of the applications that your employees need while empowering them to work where and how they choose.
Since our founding in 1998, our employees and ecosystem of 75,000 partners have been behind the technology innovations transforming entire industries—from banking, healthcare, and government to retail, telecommunications, manufacturing, and transportation.
Every day, we work to solve our customers’ toughest challenges through disruptive technologies like edge computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, machine learning, Kubernetes and more–to define the digital foundation that will accelerate the next wave of innovation.
Mission: To improve business agility by modernizing data centers and integrating public clouds, driving innovation with modern apps, creating exceptional experiences by empowering the digital workspace, and safeguarding customer trust by transforming security.
Vision: To be a global leader in cloud infrastructure and digital workspace technology.
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VMware Software Ratings
based on 1k reviews
Overall Rating
4.4/5
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4.4
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4.3
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4.1
Work satisfaction
3.9
Promotions
3.6
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VMware Software is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1k company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at VMware Software
based on 945 reviews
4.4
Rated by 315 Women
Rated 4.4 for Company culture and 4.4 for Salary
4.4
Rated by 630 Men
Rated 4.4 for Salary and 4.3 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at VMware Software
based on 63 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
50%
Work from office
42%
Permanent work from home
8%
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Overall Rating | 4.4/5 based on 1k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 5.3k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 22.2k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 1.7k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Salary Work-life balance Company culture | Work-life balance Job security | Work-life balance Skill development Job security | Work-life balance Company culture Skill development |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Promotions Salary | Promotions | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 50% employees reported | Hybrid 71% employees reported | Hybrid 80% employees reported | Hybrid 65% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.4 Good rated by 315 women | 3.8 Good rated by 1.2k women | 4.0 Good rated by 7k women | 3.9 Good rated by 419 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.4 Good rated by 630 men | 3.7 Good rated by 3.7k men | 4.0 Good rated by 14.1k men | 4.1 Good rated by 1.1k men |
Job security | 3.6 Good | 3.9 Good | 4.0 Good | 3.5 Good |
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VMware Software Salaries
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OpenStack comes to the Linux Foundation
- OpenStack, an open-source cloud platform, is set to become a part of the Linux Foundation.
- The move comes as OpenStack gains traction as an alternative to VMware's offerings amid licensing controversies.
- The Open Infrastructure Foundation, previously known as the OpenStack Foundation, will operate within the Linux Foundation.
- The collaboration brings together three major open-source projects: Linux, Kubernetes, and OpenStack.
TechCrunch | 13 Mar, 2025
Expired Juniper routers find new life – as Chinese spy hubs
- Chinese spies have exploited old Juniper Networks routers, infecting them with custom backdoors and gaining root access.
- The affected routers were running end-of-life hardware and software, prompting Juniper to issue a patch to fix the issue.
- A China-nexus espionage group known as UNC3886 has been exploiting a Junos OS vulnerability since mid-2024.
- The group targets defense, technology, and telecommunication organizations in the US and Asia.
- Mandiant discovered the backdoors injected by UNC3886, allowing access to victim networks.
- The group has exploited critical VMware and Fortinet vulnerabilities in the past.
- UNC3886 focuses on long-term network access, using malware like TINYSHELL backdoor on Juniper routers.
- The spies gain privileged access through legitimate credentials, bypassing security measures like veriexec.
- Six distinct malware samples were identified across multiple Juniper MX routers, each with unique capabilities.
- UNC3886 has shifted focus to targeting internal networking infrastructure, including ISP routers.
The Register | 12 Mar, 2025
From VMware to OpenStack: Why Open Source is Winning the Virtualization Battle
- VMware, once a dominant force in virtualization, faced uncertainty after Broadcom's acquisition.
- Over 80% of OpenInfra Foundation members received requests to migrate workloads from VMware to OpenStack.
- The shift from VMware to OpenStack is driven by a need for a more modern and open infrastructure approach.
- Companies are moving away from vendor lock-in and opting for open source solutions like OpenStack.
- Migrating workloads from VMware to OpenStack is now seen as less complex and costly than previously thought.
- OpenStack offers incentives and assistance programs to help with migration costs.
- The total cost of ownership analysis often favors an OpenStack-based solution over VMware due to licensing fees.
- OpenStack is ready for enterprise applications, supporting major workloads like high-performance databases and GPU-accelerated apps.
- OpenStack vendors like Canonical, Mirantis, Wind River, and Rackspace offer support models ranging from self-management to fully managed services.
- The transition from VMware to OpenStack is described as a fast-moving wave that offers businesses a way to break free from vendor lock-in.
Openstack | 11 Mar, 2025
Broadcom's bold VMware strategy pays off financially, but customers are unhappy with price hikes
- Broadcom's recent quarterly earnings report reveals impressive financial results with a 25% YoY increase in revenue and a 315% rise in net income. Integration of VMware into Broadcom's infrastructure software business unit has been a key driver of this growth.
- Broadcom's strategy of bundling VMware products into higher-priced subscription packages, such as VMware Cloud Foundation, has contributed to the substantial revenue increase. Approximately 70% of Broadcom's top 10,000 customers have adopted VCF.
- The rise in net income can also be attributed to cost-cutting measures at VMware, with Broadcom's software business delivering a 76% operating margin in Q1 2025.
- However, customers have expressed dissatisfaction with Broadcom's handling of VMware, citing significant price hikes and considering alternative solutions.
TechSpot | 9 Mar, 2025
This Week in Security: Zen Jailbreak, Telegram Exploit, and VMware Hyperjack
- Google researchers revealed details on the AMD Zen microcode issue, highlighting the challenge of cryptography.
- The vulnerability lies in the verification of microcode updates for AMD’s Zen processor family.
- AMD used AES-CMAC hash algorithm for hashing, which failed to provide effective collision resistance.
- An attacker could extract the specific AES-CMAC key used in AMD Zen processors, compromising security.
- Telegram faces a vulnerability where a .htm file sent as a video may execute malicious JavaScript.
- The North Korean Lazarus Group compromised a Safe{Wallet} developer workstation in the Bybit cryptocurrency hack.
- VMware's trio of vulnerabilities, known as hyperjacking, allows processes in VMs to take over the hypervisor.
- Patches for VMware vulnerabilities are available, as they are being exploited in-the-wild.
- EFF's Rayhunter tool detects Stingray-style traffic manipulation on cellular networks using a $20 device.
- Clutch Security found that infrastructure with leaked AWS keys can be probed in as little as 10 hours.
Hackaday | 7 Mar, 2025
Broadcom has won. 70 percent of large VMware customers bought its biggest bundle
- Broadcom announced strong growth with revenue of $14.92 billion and net income of $5.5 billion for the quarter ended February 2nd, its first for FY 2025.
- Broadcom's infrastructure software business unit posted $6.7 billion revenue for Q1, up from $4.55 billion for the same quarter last year.
- Broadcom's software sales saw significant growth from $1.97 billion in Q4 2023 to $6.7 billion in Q1 2025, likely due to VMware.
- Broadcom's strategy involved selling bundles of code and support, such as VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), which 70% of its largest 10,000 customers adopted.
- The company's software business achieved a 76% operating margin in Q1, up from 59% a year ago, possibly due to cost-cutting at VMware.
- Broadcom also reported engagement with additional hyperscalers for custom AI accelerators, hinting at advancements in AI-related products.
- Broadcom CEO Hock Tan suggested US government build more VMware-powered private clouds, highlighting efficiency gains post consolidation of data centers.
- Broadcom's share price has fluctuated, driven by factors like AI-related stock performance, trade tariffs, and market shifts following earnings announcements.
- Despite rumors, Tan stated Broadcom is not currently looking to acquire more companies, focusing on AI and VMware initiatives.
The Register | 7 Mar, 2025
Broadcom urges VMware customers to patch ‘emergency’ zero-day bugs under active exploitation
- Broadcom has urged VMware customers to patch three zero-day vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited by hackers.
- The vulnerabilities, collectively known as "ESXicape," affect widely-used software hypervisor products - VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion.
- If successfully exploited, the vulnerabilities could allow attackers to escape their sandbox and gain unauthorized access to the hypervisor and subsequently compromise any other virtual machine on the same physical data center.
- Urging customers to apply the patches immediately, Broadcom has released security patches for the vulnerabilities, which were discovered by Microsoft and have been actively targeted by ransomware groups in the past.
TechCrunch | 5 Mar, 2025
Gaurav Agarwal Appointed Vice President and APAC Region Head at Automation Anywhere
- Automation Anywhere has promoted Gaurav Agarwal to Vice President and APAC Region Head.
- Agarwal's expertise in technical engagements, sales, and delivery management will drive strategic growth initiatives in the region.
- He has a strong background in leading technology firms like VMware, Symantec, and Cisco.
- Agarwal's appointment positions Automation Anywhere for continued dominance in automation and AI-driven solutions.
All Things Talent | 4 Mar, 2025
Broadcom starts beta for VMware Cloud Foundation 9, the release it reckons will douse user anger
- Broadcom has started a closed beta of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) version 9, which aims to fully express its vision for private clouds.
- The beta release includes features such as creating a private cloud from within VMware's vCenter, single sign-on capabilities, enhanced license management tools, and improved automation.
- Broadcom's integration of compute, storage, and network virtualization tools into VMware's products aims to make them easier to implement and consume.
- VCF 9 is seen as a critical release to address customer dissatisfaction with rising VMware bills and deliver on the promise of highly manageable, cost-effective private clouds.
The Register | 4 Mar, 2025
Ransomware criminals love CISA's KEV list – and that's a bug, not a feature
- Attackers are actively monitoring databases of vulnerabilities useful for ransomware attacks, with 28% of bugs in CISA's KEV list used by ransomware criminals in 2024.
- The KEV program aims to improve patching in the US public sector but is unintentionally benefiting the private sector.
- Some vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware groups were added to the KEV catalog after being used.
- Old vulnerabilities were exploited as well, like CVE-2018-10561 in Dasan GPON home routers.
- In 2024, 40% of exploited vulnerabilities were at least four years old, prompting the need to address persistent threats.
- Ivanti faced zero-day exploits impacting its VPN and security products, urging customers to enhance security measures.
- D-Link's reluctance to patch critical vulnerabilities in end-of-life products poses risks, prompting consideration for switching vendors.
- VMware's handling of critical flaws led to recommendations to evaluate alternative virtualization platforms for better security practices.
- Organizations are advised to consider alternative VPN and security solutions to mitigate risks of system compromise.
- Security researchers urge users to prioritize security and opt for vendors with better security practices and rapid vulnerability response.
The Register | 1 Mar, 2025
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VMware Software FAQs
When was VMware Software founded?
VMware Software was founded in 1998. The company has been operating for 27 years primarily in the Software Product sector.
Where is the VMware Software headquarters located?
VMware Software is headquartered in Palo Alto,California. It operates in 4 cities such as Bangalore / Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, New Delhi. To explore all the office locations, visit VMware Software locations.
How many employees does VMware Software have in India?
VMware Software currently has more than 5,200+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in VMware Software based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does VMware Software have good work-life balance?
VMware Software has a work-life balance rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 1,000+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 85% employees rated VMware Software 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read VMware Software work-life balance reviews for more details
Is VMware Software good for career growth?
Career growth at VMware Software is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.9. 85% employees rated VMware Software 4 or above, while 15% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading VMware Software promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
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Working at VMware Software offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for salary & benefits, company culture and work life balance, based on 1,000+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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