VMware drops the lowest tier of its partner program

Broadcom’s VMware business unit has dropped the lowest tier of its channel program, a move one analyst told The Register will benefit its rivals.

The virtualization pioneer currently operates a four-tier channel program spanning Pinnacle, Premier, Select, and Registered partners.

On Sunday the business unit announced the retirement of the Registered tier.

A blog post written by Brian Moats, Broadcom’s Senior Vice…