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To empower global businesses with cutting-edge solutions by becoming the world's leading infrastructure technology company by 2030

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To empower global businesses with cutting-edge solutions by becoming the world's leading infrastructure technology company by 2030

Strengths

  • PORTFOLIO: Comprehensive VMware + semiconductor portfolio creates complete tech stack
  • ECOSYSTEM: 300,000+ enterprise customers providing stable revenue base
  • FINANCIALS: 60%+ gross margins with strong FCF generation ($18B+ annually)
  • TALENT: Deep engineering expertise across both hardware and software
  • LEADERSHIP: Proven executive team with successful M&A integration track record

Weaknesses

  • INTEGRATION: VMware acquisition still requires full operational integration
  • AWARENESS: Brand perception remains fragmented across business units
  • MARKETING: Limited coordinated GTM strategy across portfolio offerings
  • COMPLEXITY: Product portfolio messaging lacks cohesive narrative
  • DIGITAL: Insufficient digital engagement and demand generation capabilities

Opportunities

  • AI: Exponential growth in AI infrastructure driving demand for solutions
  • CLOUD: Growing hybrid cloud adoption rate among enterprise customers
  • PARTNERSHIPS: Strategic alliances with hyperscalers for software sales
  • VERTICALS: Targeted industry-specific solution marketing opportunities
  • SERVICES: Expansion of high-margin professional services offerings

Threats

  • COMPETITION: Intensifying competitive landscape in semiconductor space
  • ECONOMIC: Potential enterprise IT spending slowdown in uncertain economy
  • REGULATORY: Increased scrutiny of M&A activity and operational practices
  • TALENT: Fierce competition for specialized technical marketing talent
  • DIVERSIFICATION: Customer base concentration risks in key segments

Key Priorities

  • INTEGRATION: Accelerate VMware portfolio integration with cohesive messaging
  • AI-FOCUS: Develop comprehensive AI-enabled solutions marketing strategy
  • DIGITAL: Transform digital marketing capabilities for demand generation
  • PARTNERSHIPS: Expand strategic alliance marketing with key cloud providers
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To empower global businesses with cutting-edge solutions by becoming the world's leading infrastructure technology company by 2030

INTEGRATE BRILLIANCE

Unify our portfolio into a compelling market narrative

  • MESSAGING: Develop and launch integrated VMware + Broadcom value proposition with 85% field adoption
  • PLAYBOOKS: Create 15 cross-portfolio marketing playbooks for key customer segments by end of Q2
  • ENABLEMENT: Train 100% of marketing team on full portfolio positioning with 90% certification
  • CONTENT: Produce 25 new case studies demonstrating integrated portfolio value with measurable ROI
AI LEADERSHIP

Establish undisputed AI infrastructure leadership

  • NARRATIVE: Launch comprehensive AI infrastructure narrative with 10M impressions and 65% recall
  • EVENTS: Execute 5 major AI-focused industry events with 5,000+ qualified enterprise attendees
  • CONTENT: Develop AI infrastructure thought leadership series generating 15K marketing qualified leads
  • ANALYSTS: Achieve leader position in 3 key analyst reports for AI infrastructure by Q3 2025
DIGITAL EVOLUTION

Transform digital marketing for maximum pipeline impact

  • PLATFORM: Implement unified marketing automation platform with 95% data integration by Q3
  • ANALYTICS: Deploy AI-powered attribution model improving campaign ROI by 35% over baseline
  • ENGAGEMENT: Increase digital campaign engagement rates by 40% through personalization
  • PIPELINE: Generate $250M in net-new pipeline through digital channels with 22% conversion rate
ALLIANCE POWER

Maximize strategic partnership marketing impact

  • PROGRAMS: Establish joint marketing programs with 5 key cloud providers generating 8K leads each
  • FUNDING: Secure $15M in partner MDF commitments for joint AI infrastructure campaigns
  • EVENTS: Execute 25 joint customer events with strategic partners reaching 7,500 decision-makers
  • CONTENT: Create 30 partner-validated solution briefs generating 12K qualified opportunities
METRICS
  • Revenue Growth: 16% YoY
  • Marketing Qualified Pipeline: $1.2B
  • Brand Perception Index: 85/100
VALUES
  • Innovation Excellence
  • Customer-First Mindset
  • Operational Discipline
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Collaborative Growth
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Align the learnings

Broadcom Marketing Retrospective

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To empower global businesses with cutting-edge solutions by becoming the world's leading infrastructure technology company by 2030

What Went Well

  • REVENUE: Exceeded quarterly forecasts by 6% with strong VMware adoption
  • MARGINS: Improved gross margins to 76% through operational efficiencies
  • ENTERPRISE: 15% growth in enterprise software subscription revenue stream
  • PARTNERSHIPS: Successfully launched joint GTM initiatives with major clouds
  • RETENTION: Achieved 95% customer retention rate across software portfolio

Not So Well

  • MARKETING: Insufficient pipeline generation for new integrated offerings
  • AWARENESS: Limited progress on unified brand awareness metrics & sentiment
  • DIGITAL: Below-target engagement rates on digital marketing campaigns
  • ENABLEMENT: Slow rollout of cross-portfolio sales enablement materials
  • SEGMENTATION: Inconsistent customer segmentation across business units

Learnings

  • INTEGRATION: Marketing integration timelines need greater prioritization
  • MESSAGING: Clearer articulation of AI value proposition driving engagement
  • COORDINATION: Cross-BU marketing coordination critical for success
  • DATA: Unified customer data platform essential for effective targeting
  • DIGITAL: Digital-first approach resonates better with technical audience

Action Items

  • PLATFORM: Implement unified marketing automation platform by Q3 2025
  • CONTENT: Develop comprehensive AI infrastructure content strategy
  • BRANDING: Launch refreshed brand identity reflecting full portfolio
  • PIPELINE: Establish cross-portfolio demand generation program by Q4
  • TRAINING: Complete cross-portfolio product training for all marketers
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To empower global businesses with cutting-edge solutions by becoming the world's leading infrastructure technology company by 2030

Strengths

  • PORTFOLIO: Extensive AI-ready networking and security infrastructure
  • EXPERTISE: Strong engineering talent base with deep AI/ML knowledge
  • DATA: Access to vast enterprise customer data for AI application insights
  • SOLUTIONS: VMware's AI-ready virtualization platform for enterprise AI
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: End-to-end solutions spanning silicon to software for AI

Weaknesses

  • MARKETING: Limited AI-specific marketing narratives and campaigns
  • TALENT: Insufficient specialized AI marketing expertise and resources
  • CONTENT: Inadequate thought leadership content on AI infrastructure
  • TOOLS: Underutilization of AI in internal marketing operations
  • MESSAGING: Fragmented AI value proposition across business units

Opportunities

  • POSITIONING: Establish leadership in enterprise AI infrastructure space
  • PERSONALIZATION: Deploy AI for hyper-personalized customer engagement
  • EFFICIENCY: Transform marketing operations with AI-driven automation
  • INSIGHTS: Leverage AI for improved customer behavior analytics
  • CONTENT: Scale high-quality marketing content creation using AI tools

Threats

  • COMPETITION: Pure-play AI companies with focused marketing narratives
  • PERCEPTION: Risk of being seen as follower rather than leader in AI
  • SPEED: Slower GTM execution compared to nimble AI-native competitors
  • INVESTMENT: Insufficient marketing investment relative to AI competitors
  • TALENT: Difficulty attracting top AI marketing talent amid fierce demand

Key Priorities

  • AI-NARRATIVE: Develop unified enterprise AI infrastructure narrative
  • TALENT: Build specialized AI marketing team with technical expertise
  • OPERATIONS: Implement AI-driven marketing automation and analytics
  • CONTENT: Create comprehensive AI thought leadership content strategy