VMware introduces vSphere Express for smaller virtualization environments
AVGO•Broadcom introduced vSphere Express for smaller environments with 128 cores across all environments, available worldwide immediately. Cloud Foundation 9.1.1 became generally available September 3, 2026, and a further release is planned for the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
1. New VMware offerings
Broadcom expanded its VMware portfolio with vSphere Express, targeting smaller environments with 128 cores across all environments; it is available worldwide immediately. Cloud Foundation 9.1.1, generally available September 3, 2026, introduces shared AI models intended to reduce infrastructure costs while maintaining tenant privacy. A release planned for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 targets faster AI deployments and stronger infrastructure compliance. New Advanced Services offerings include Live Recovery and Compliance and Configuration Management.
