Navigating Private Cloud After Broadcom Partner Changes

This guide provides practical information for VMware customers in Europe regarding the changes in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program. It outlines the timeline of events, including the confirmation on January 26, 2026, that Broadcom would not renew partner contracts for many providers, transitioning to a smaller set of retained partners. It details the implications for current VMware customers as existing VCSP hosting agreements reach their end terms by March 31, 2027, and the requirement that all workloads must transition to authorized platforms by April 2027. The guide discusses the broader market trends influencing this shift towards private cloud solutions and the need for organizations to adapt their cloud strategies. It emphasizes the advantages of leveraging existing VMware Cloud Foundation capabilities and the importance of making informed decisions about transitioning to modern private cloud architectures amidst these industry changes.