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Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announced that EVP and CFO Tom Sweet will retire by the end of Q2 fiscal 2024. Yvonne McGill, currently the corporate controller, has been appointed as the new CFO, effective Q3 fiscal 2024. Both executives will collaborate for a seamless transition over the next two quarters. Additionally, Dell's commitment to delivering innovative technology and services remains steadfast, aimed at aiding organizations and individuals in building their digital future.
VMware reported a strong FY23 with a total revenue of $13.35 billion, marking a 4% increase from FY22. Subscription and SaaS revenue reached $4.01 billion, up 25% year-over-year. In Q4, revenue was $3.71 billion, a 5% rise from Q4 FY22. However, GAAP net income for FY23 fell 28% year-over-year to $1.31 billion or $3.09 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income also decreased by 10% to $2.78 billion. The company is optimistic about its merger with Broadcom and growth in multi-cloud offerings, targeting an increase in customer demand.
Dell Technologies reported a record full-year revenue of $102.3 billion, marking a 1% increase from the previous year. However, fourth quarter revenue saw an 11% decline to $25 billion. Operating income for the full year rose 24% to $5.8 billion, while diluted earnings per share from continuing operations dropped 48% to $3.24. The company announced a 12% increase in its annual cash dividend to $1.48 per share. Key performers included the Infrastructure Solutions Group, achieving $38.4 billion in revenue, up 12%, while the Client Solutions Group revenue decreased 5% to $58.2 billion.
At Mobile World Congress 2023, VMware announced significant innovations aimed at enhancing service providers' networks to harness the benefits of 5G and improve edge connectivity for enterprises. Senior VP Sanjay Uppal emphasized the need for secure and reliable applications. Key highlights include the introduction of the Service Management and Orchestration framework and advancements in VMware NSX, promising accelerated networking and security for VNFs and CNFs. The firm also unveiled the VMware SD-WAN Client, expected in Q1 FY24, enhancing application quality. VMware's multi-cloud solutions were also showcased at its stand during the event.
At Mobile World Congress 2023, VMware (NYSE: VMW) showcased advancements in its Telco Cloud platform, demonstrating how it aids global communications service providers (CSPs) in modernizing networks and enhancing 5G capabilities. Key developments include partnerships with SoftBank and Vodafone Qatar, who are leveraging VMware's solutions for increased efficiency and service innovation. VMware also introduced Project Kauai, aimed at deploying flexible 5G RAN functions on bare metal servers, and hosted a developer challenge to foster Open RAN applications.
VMware unveiled new remote connectivity solutions at Mobile World Congress 2023, enhancing its SD-WAN and SASE offerings. This includes the VMware SD-WAN Client and advanced 5G edge devices developed with Intel. These innovations aim to improve application reliability and enhance performance by utilizing various transport services like LTE, satellite, and wired options. The SD-WAN technology reportedly shows a 40% improvement in user experience for voice and video applications. The SD-WAN Client is set to launch in Q1 FY24, and VMware is also introducing a certification program for professionals in this space.
At Mobile World Congress 2023, VMware (NYSE: VMW) announced its partnership with Vodafone Qatar to deploy the VMware Telco Cloud Platform-5G Edition and VMware Cloud Foundation, enhancing its modern cloud platform. The initiative aligns with Qatar's National Vision 2030 and aims to bolster 5G and cloud capabilities. As of December 2022, Vodafone Qatar serves over two million mobile customers and seeks to innovate 5G services amidst ongoing economic diversification.
VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) has announced an expanded collaboration with Samsung, integrating Samsung’s O-RAN compliant virtualized RAN solutions with VMware Telco Cloud Platform for the DISH Wireless 5G network. This integration aims to optimize the deployment of Open RAN networks for Communication Service Providers (CSPs), enhancing network flexibility and reducing costs. The companies are focused on advancing a cloud-native architecture to simplify 5G network evolution. VMware is also developing 5G Core functionalities within the Telco Cloud Platform to support CSPs effectively. This collaboration aims to leverage a fully cloud-native infrastructure, facilitating cost-effective scaling of telecom networks.
NTT DATA and VMware (NYSE: VMW) have expanded their collaboration to enhance large-scale Open RAN deployments, aiming to transform Communications Service Providers (CSPs) operations toward agile, cloud-smart models. Their partnership focuses on the Telco Cloud ecosystem, integrating enhanced support for VMware's Telco Cloud portfolio and optimizing service management. Both companies are part of the 5G Open RAN Ecosystem eXperience (OREXTM) to facilitate testing for CSPs. This strategic alliance aims to help CSPs adopt cloud-native functions swiftly while reducing costs and complexity in network management.
Secureworks (NASDAQ: SCWX) announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2023 financial results on March 23, 2023, before the market opens. A conference call will be held at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results, with a live audio webcast available on the company's website. Secureworks is a leading cybersecurity firm, known for its cloud-native security analytics platform, Secureworks Taegis™, which leverages over 20 years of cybersecurity expertise to enhance threat detection and response.