VMware is a company that provides virtualization technologies for computer systems. Founded in 1998 in California, it is one of the leading global players in the fields of virtualization and cloud computing. VMware develops software for server, workstation, and network virtualization. Some of its most well-known products include VMware vSphere, VMware Workstation, and VMware Fusion.

Virtualization technologies allow a single physical machine to be divided into multiple virtual machines, enabling more efficient use of resources and simplified management.