VMware Fast Facts
VMware is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter. Customers of all sizes rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen security and go green.
Founded:
1998
Headquarters:
Palo Alto, California, USA – 40+ offices worldwide
Ticker Symbol:
NYSE: VMW
Revenue:
2008: $1.9 billion
2007: $1.3 billion
Employees:
7,000+ worldwide
Customers:
150,000+ organizations of all sizes across all industries including all of the Fortune 100, 96% of the Fortune 1,000 and small and medium businesses
Technology Partners:
1,500+ including leading server, processor, storage, networking, software and consulting companies
Channel Partners:
22,000+ including distributors, resellers, x86 system vendors and systems integrators – VMware derives 75%+ of its revenues from its channel partners
VMware Certified Professionals:
35,000+
