- In November 2024, VMware announced that its Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro virtualization software would be free for both personal and commercial use. This move simplifies licensing and broadens access to advanced virtualization tools, aligning with VMware's strategy to streamline its product offerings post-Broadcom acquisition.
- In December 2024, Red Hat signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance the availability of Red Hat's open-source solutions in the AWS Marketplace. This partnership aims to support application modernization, virtual machine migration, and AI deployments across hybrid cloud environments
- On September 10, 2024, Oracle announced new AI capabilities to accelerate application development on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The introduction of Oracle Code Assist, an AI code companion, and enhancements to OCI Kubernetes Engine aim to boost developer productivity and support AI workload deployments at scale.
- In August 2024, IBM highlighted the role of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization in achieving hybrid cloud success. IBM Consulting, in collaboration with Red Hat, focuses on providing scalable and efficient solutions to clients, addressing disruptions caused by VMware's acquisition by Broadcom and supporting hybrid cloud transformations
