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2026
Broadcom introduces VMware HyperArmor for hypervisor security and virtual patching
Broadcom introduced VMware HyperArmor, a new software solution that protects the VMware ESX hypervisor component of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) against increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. The product delivers host-layer virtual patching without requiring reboots or upgrades, positive host security guardrails that automatically block unauthorized executables or scripts, and hypervisor-level multi-factor authentication integrated into the ESX SSH login path.
2026
Applied Materials launches EPIC Center in Sunnyvale, California with $5 billion initial investment
Applied Materials launched its Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialisation (EPIC) Center in Sunnyvale, California with an initial $5 billion capital investment. The 600,000-square-foot facility, featuring nearly four acres of advanced cleanroom space, opens with a founding roster of semiconductor majors including TSMC, Intel, SK Hynix, Micron and Samsung Electronics, alongside innovation partners Broadcom, Advantest, SCREEN, KIOXIA and Besi, and is designed to bring together chipmakers, systems companies, equipment vendors and university researchers to accelerate semiconductor process technology and equipment R&D.
2026
Broadcom working to arrange more than $50 billion in financing tied to custom AI chips developed with OpenAI
Broadcom is working to arrange more than $50 billion in financing tied to the custom AI chips it is developing with OpenAI, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Broadcom shares traded nearly 2% lower in the premarket.
2026
Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42 billion to lease its chips
A filing reported by Reuters shows Broadcom is to lend Anthropic up to $42 billion, which Anthropic will use to lease Broadcom's chips.
2026
China surveys use of Broadcom switches in state data centers, FT reports
According to a Reuters report citing the Financial Times, China has surveyed the use of Broadcom switches in state data centers.
2021
Broadcom forecasts first-quarter revenue above expectations
Broadcom forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations, citing a rebound in enterprise spending and sustained demand from cloud computing companies.
2021
Broadcom to acquire AppNeta
AppNeta announced that it will be acquired by Broadcom. The announcement described combining AppNeta with Broadcom DX NetOps to provide enterprise IT teams with a single platform for network performance visibility.
2021
Perforce completes acquisition of BlazeMeter
Perforce Software announced that it had completed its acquisition of the BlazeMeter Continuous Testing platform from Broadcom. The source says BlazeMeter would expand Perforce’s application quality and testing portfolio.
2021
Broadcom agrees to FTC settlement in monopoly case
Broadcom agreed to a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission in a case involving alleged monopoly practices. The article says the settlement requires changes to Broadcom's sales tactics and that the company will cease the challenged practices.
2021
Broadcom provides third-quarter fiscal 2021 outlook
Broadcom provided third-quarter fiscal 2021 guidance, including revenue of approximately $6.75 billion and adjusted EBITDA of approximately 60 percent of projected revenue.
2021
Samsung and Broadcom announce collaboration to support SAS-4 upgrades
Samsung said it would collaborate with Broadcom to help customers upgrade server storage systems to SAS-4.
2020
EU accepts Broadcom settlement in antitrust case
The European Commission accepted a settlement from Broadcom in an antitrust investigation into alleged uncompetitive sales practices involving TV and modem chipsets. The Commission had accused Broadcom of practices including exclusive purchasing requirements, rebates, bundling, and undermining interoperability.
2020
USI and Broadcom develop a Wi-Fi 6E SiP wireless module
USI said it was combining its miniaturization technology with Broadcom's BCM4389 wireless chip to develop the WM-BAX-BM-62 SiP wireless module. Samples were planned for evaluation by leading mobile-phone brands during the quarter, with availability to other customers planned from the fourth quarter.
2020
Nokia and Broadcom announce 5G chipset collaboration
Nokia and Broadcom announced a collaboration to develop custom system-on-chip processors for Nokia’s 5G Powered by ReefShark portfolio.
2020
Broadcom prices $4.5 billion senior notes offering
Broadcom announced that it had priced an offering of $2.25 billion of 4.700% senior notes due 2025 and $2.25 billion of 5.000% senior notes due 2030. It said it intended to use the net proceeds to repay certain existing indebtedness, including funding purchases under its tender offers.
2020
Synopsys and Broadcom expand collaboration on 5nm designs
Synopsys and Broadcom expanded their collaboration to include creating 5nm designs using Synopsys' Fusion Design Platform, building on their work on 7nm designs.
2020
Broadcom sues Netflix over alleged patent infringement
Broadcom filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging that Netflix infringed eight patents related to video playback and data transmission. Broadcom also claimed Netflix's use of the technology harmed its ability to sell set-top-box semiconductor chips.
2020
TSMC and Broadcom team up on 5nm development
TSMC joined forces with Broadcom to develop the advanced 5nm process and bolster TSMC’s CoWoS IC packaging platform supporting 5nm technology. TSMC said the cooperation would provide Broadcom services from IC packaging to pure wafer foundry services.
2020
Court orders Apple and Broadcom to pay Caltech $1.1 billion in patent damages
A California court ordered Apple and Broadcom to pay a collective $1.1 billion in damages for patent infringement. Apple and Broadcom denied infringement and said they would appeal the verdict.
2020
Apple and Broadcom sign two multi-year agreements
Broadcom said it signed two new multi-year agreements with Apple, under which Broadcom components would appear in Apple products starting that month. Broadcom said the new agreements and previously disclosed contracts would bring it a total of $15 billion in revenue.