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Infra2026-07-11 · source-backed
Allstate alleges Broadcom launched a software audit specifically because the insurer migrated off VMware and CA. Broadcom says Allstate is dodging legitimate audits. Either way, it's another flashpoint in the post-acquisition licensing crackdown pushing enterprises toward virtualization alternatives. If you're planning a VMware exit, document the migration carefully against an aggressive audit posture.
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