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Realignment Charges
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Realignment Charges
Realignment Charges
During the first quarter of 2015, VMware eliminated approximately 350 positions across all major functional groups and geographies to streamline its operations. As a result of this action, $21 million of realignment charges were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2015, which consisted of severance-related costs. An immaterial credit was recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2015. As of June 30, 2015, $2 million remained in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and is expected to be paid during 2015.
The following table summarizes the activity for the accrued realignment charges for the six months ended June 30, 2015 (table in millions):
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
Balance as of
January 1, 2015
 
Realignment
Charges
 
Utilization
 
Balance as of
June 30, 2015
Severance-related costs
$
8

 
$
21

 
$
(27
)
 
$
2


No realignment charges were recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.