VMware impact on CSPs

04/30/2024 6:39 AM By Chuck F

Impact on VMware Cloud Service Providers

Broadcom + VMware BIG Partner changes

The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom has left many scratching their heads and customers very concerned for many reasons. Not to worry Cloud 9 has you covered. Our experts and Supplier Portfolio are ready to help. 


One of the many changes have led to tension within the VMware partner community, with reports of numerous terminated reseller and cloud service provider agreements.


VMware’s cloud service provider program is being reduced from approx. 4500 service providers globally to about 400 on May 1, 2024. There will be two Partner/CSP tiers going forward under the new program:


  • Pinnacle – 100 globally partners and only 12 in the US

    • 6 of the 12 providers are currently in our portfolio


  • Premier – 400 globally, approx. 135 in the U.S.

    • Numerous suppliers already portfolio members


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