By Maria Armental

VMware Inc., a software company that is majority-owned by Dell Technologies Inc., reported first-quarter results on Thursday, showing the early impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know:

PROFIT: Net income rose to $386 million, or 92 cents a share, from $380 million, or 89 cents a share a year earlier. On an adjusted basis, profit rose to $1.52 from $1.25 a share.

REVENUE: Total revenue rose to $2.73 billion from $2.45 billion a year earlier.

PANDEMIC: "In these unprecedented times, we delivered solid performance and strong execution," Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger said, adding: "We serve as an essential digital service to those customers who provide essential services, helping them scale efficiently and more securely." 



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