Broadcom, a US-based semiconductor and infrastructure software company, has announced new initiatives to expand the open ecosystem of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), focusing on interoperability, open-source collaboration and broader hardware compatibility for private cloud systems.
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is Broadcom’s cloud software platform that integrates computing, storage, networking and management tools into a single system. It allows organisations to build and manage private and hybrid cloud environments with greater consistency across data centres.
The company said the new initiatives include an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) self-certification programme, the launch of VCF AI ReadyNodes for artificial intelligence workloads and extended support for edge-optimised hardware used in sectors such as manufacturing, retail and defence.
Paul Turner, Chief Product Officer for VMware Cloud Foundation at Broadcom, said the measures are designed to encourage collaboration across partners. “By fostering an open VCF ecosystem, we’re empowering businesses to build private clouds that align with their strategic needs,” he said.
Broadcom also outlined an open networking approach based on Ethernet VPN (EVPN) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) standards to simplify private cloud deployment and improve compatibility with other vendors. The strategy aligns with Cisco’s Nexus One fabric solution to create unified network operations across data centres.
Murali Gandluru, Vice President for Data Centre Networking at Cisco, said the collaboration “demonstrates a shared commitment to open standards” and will give customers more flexibility in connecting and managing workloads.
Broadcom said VMware Cloud Foundation Networking (NSX) now supports Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC), a Linux-based network operating system designed for multi-vendor environments, helping reduce infrastructure costs through the use of commodity hardware.
The company added that VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) has been certified under the new Kubernetes AI Conformance Programme, aimed at standardising AI workloads.
Chris Aniszczyk, Chief Technology Officer at the Linux Foundation, said Broadcom’s continued contribution to open-source projects such as Kubernetes strengthens the broader cloud-native ecosystem.
Broadcom said it will continue to work with partners including Cisco, Intel, OVHcloud, Supermicro and SNUC to promote interoperability and expand options for organisations adopting VMware Cloud Foundation.
