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August 12, 2025
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On July 15, 2025, Broadcom announced a major consolidation of the VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Program that has sent shockwaves across the IT ecosystem. As your trusted technology consulting partner, we want to ensure you’re fully informed about these changes and understand how they may impact your business operations.
The immediate impact centers around the significant reduction in the amount of providers who will be allowed to continue in the VCSP program long term. It will shrink from a few hundred providers, to a few dozen.
Providers who are not in the long-term plans will be able to add to their agreements with their clients until October 31st, 2025, and beyond that date, will only be allowed to manage their existing contracts for the remainder of that term, and will not be allowed to renew the contracts for their existing clients.
Another notable shift is the sunsetting of all abilities for current providers using the recently created White Label model. This change will impact the smaller CSP’s who’s clients will now be forced to find another provider remaining in the VCSP program, or find a replacement for VMware.
Under Broadcom’s new consolidated model, the implications are significant:
For affected VMware Cloud Service Providers:
For Your Business: This creates potential risks to your VMware infrastructure and operations and leaves little time to find alternative solutions. Many service providers now face uncertainty about their ability to continue supporting and scaling VMware environments long-term.
If you’re currently using a VMware service provider, this situation requires your immediate attention. Your provider may be impacted by these changes, which could affect:
If you’re considering VMware solutions, the landscape has become more complex. It’s crucial to understand which providers will maintain their ability to deliver VMware services and which alternative solutions might better serve your needs.
For Current LAVA Clients: Review your current VMware arrangements, including 3rd parties that may be utilizing VMware, and the LAVA team will be reaching out to discuss any potential impacts and recommended actions. Your business continuity is our priority, and we’re here to ensure you have a clear path forward.
For Organizations We Don’t Currently Support: Now is the time to assess your VMware strategy and provider relationships. Consider these critical questions:
Whether you’re already our client, considering our services or simply want more information in order to de-risk your business, we’re here to help you navigate this challenging situation by offering consulting expertise in a few different ways:
Assessment & Strategy:
Implementation & Migration:
Ongoing Support:
The VMware ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented change, and organizations that act proactively will be best positioned for success. Whether you’re our client or not, we believe every business deserves to understand how these changes might impact their operations.
Don’t let uncertainty about your VMware environment create business risk. The sooner you assess your situation and develop a strategic response, the more options you’ll have available.
Need guidance on how these VMware changes might affect your business? Contact LAVA Technology Services for a confidential consultation. We’re here to help you navigate these challenges and ensure your technology infrastructure continues to support your business goals
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