VMware is a technology company founded in 1998 in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in virtualization and cloud computing software and services, allowing businesses to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine. This capability helps optimize IT infrastructure and reduce costs.

The company gained recognition with its desktop virtualization product, VMware Workstation, and has since expanded its offerings to include server virtualization solutions like VMware vSphere and VMware ESX/ESXi. VMware also provides technologies such as vMotion for live migration of virtual machines, VMware Tanzu for managing containerized applications, and mobile device management solutions through VMware AirWatch Express. Its products are designed to simplify operations and enhance agility for enterprise IT environments.

VMware serves a diverse range of enterprise customers, including large corporations and government agencies, who utilize its technologies to support cloud computing and digital transformation initiatives. The company has undergone significant corporate developments, including acquisitions by EMC and Dell, and most recently, a $69 billion acquisition by Broadcom in 2023.