Why Broadcom is betting on a private cloud comeback

Broadcom’s VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is evolving from a turnkey infrastructure stack into a modern application platform, balancing simplicity with the flexibility demanded by Kubernetes-driven environments. At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026, Broadcom leaders highlighted how VCF is adapting to support platform engineering teams, cloud-native workloads, and large-scale operations. A key industry shift is the return to private cloud, driven by data sovereignty concerns and the growing impact of AI. Enterprises are bringing workloads back on-premises while still expecting a cloud-like operating model. Broadcom is responding by prioritizing on-prem stability and aligning closely with open source, reflecting its strong contributions to Kubernetes and related projects. Kubernetes is no longer a bolt-on but the core control plane of VCF, enabling unified management of compute, storage, and networking through declarative APIs. At the same time, the distinction between virtual machines and containers is fading. The focus is shifting toward application-centric platforms, where developers interact through consistent abstractions, allowing infrastructure to be provisioned seamlessly behind the scenes. Here's the full article to go along with the video: https://thenewstack.io/broadcom-vcf-kubernetes-platform/ Learn more from The New Stack around the latest with Broadcom: Broadcom ‘Doubles Down’ on Open Source, Donates Kubernetes Tool to CNCF https://thenewstack.io/broadcom-doubles-down-on-open-source-donates-kubernetes-tool-to-cncf/ Why Broadcom gave Velero to the CNCF Sandbox — and what it means for Kubernetes data protection https://thenewstack.io/broadcom-donates-velero-cncf/ Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. https://thenewstack.io/newsletter