Broadcom’s VCF 9.0 Expands Support for AI, Containers, and Cost Control

Broadcom has rolled out VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0, marking a shift toward a more unified private cloud stack built for AI, containerized apps, and traditional workloads, reports Channel Futures. The release follows months of closed testing and comes as enterprises look for alternatives to rising public cloud costs without sacrificing flexibility or scale.

At the center of VCF 9.0 is a revamped architecture that simplifies how operators manage infrastructure across on-prem, edge, and cloud environments. A new centralized UI, identity access controls, and policy-driven automation are aimed at reducing operational overhead while improving governance and cost visibility. Developers, meanwhile, get access to pre-built infrastructure templates and self-service IaaS designed to speed delivery cycles.

Workload support is another key area of focus. VCF 9.0 introduces unified management for VMs, containers, and AI/ML pipelines, driven by the embedded vSphere Kubernetes Service. It’s a clear attempt to bridge traditional enterprise infrastructure with modern application demands, all under one platform.

Also notable: deeper investments in cost modeling and security. The new release brings predictive TCO metrics, automated resource optimization, and compliance tools, along with upgrades to disaster recovery, AI services, and network segmentation. It’s a broad update, reflecting Broadcom’s intent to make VCF a viable long-term option for private cloud operations across verticals.