Broadcom is cutting back on the VMware partner channel. European cloud providers fear forced customer migrations.
Broadcom has once again made sweeping changes to the VMware partner ecosystem. This time, it is mainly European cloud service providers that are feeling the impact. Many parties that provide VMware services through the VMware Cloud Service Provider (VSCP) program are losing their partner status. This means that they can fulfill their existing contracts, but are no longer allowed to enter into renewals or new long-term commitments. Moreover, the time to complete ongoing deals is limited.
According to The Register, this affects hundreds of cloud providers across Europe. For customers, this could result in a forced reorientation of their supplier, with potentially significant consequences for existing environments, contracts, and long-term plans.
The move is part of a broader course correction that Broadcom had already initiated after the…
