Vmware (VMW) 8-K VMware Reports Preliminary Q3 2015 Results

Exhibit 99.2

VMware Announces That David N. Strohm

Has Resigned From The Board of Directors

Palo Alto, CA - October 12, 2015 -VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility, today announced that David N. Strohm resigned from the board of directors effective Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Mr. Strohm indicated that his resignation was due to increasing conflict with other business and personal obligations.

Joseph M. Tucci, chairman of VMware said, “On behalf of the board of directors, we thank Dave for his selfless service to VMware during the past eight years. Dave’s counsel and advice to all of us has been invaluable. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”

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