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Oct, 2016 : VMware Government Cloud Business Sold to QTS
📅 - VMware recently announced an agreement with QTS Realty Trust for their government cloud business. This deal comes on the heels of VMware announcing a shift in cloud strategy. The company is majority-owned by Dell.
QTS Realty Trust is one of the largest data center providers in the United States. This acquisition means they will be able to sell services under their own brands instead of using VMware. Carpathia Hosting was acquired by QTS last year and has been providing services to government clients for VMware.
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