Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Summary
Allstate Insurance says Broadcom started audits on it after Allstate decided not to renew contracts with Broadcom’s VMware and CA Technologies. Broadcom claims Allstate did not cooperate with required license audits, leading to lawsuits between the companies.Key Facts
- Allstate stopped renewing contracts with VMware and CA Technologies, now owned by Broadcom.
- Broadcom sued Allstate for not complying with software license audits.
- Allstate argues Broadcom’s audits began only after Allstate ended its business with them.
- Allstate says it followed audit rules and removed VMware software as required.
- CA Technologies also sued Allstate over copyright and contract issues related to selling an insurance business.
- The legal disputes began around 2025 and may continue until at least May 2027.
- Other big companies like T-Mobile and Tesco are also moving away from VMware after Broadcom’s takeover.
- Broadcom has not publicly commented on the lawsuits.
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