Combell, via team.blue, is a VMware Pinnacle Partner – what does that mean for you?

Good news: team.blue, of which Combell is a part, has been recognized as a VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Pinnacle Partner. This is the highest partner status within Broadcom’s redesigned partner program. For you as our partner, it mainly means one thing: stability in a cloud landscape that is rapidly evolving.

TL;DR

The VMware landscape has changed significantly: fewer partners, new licensing models, and increased complexity. team.blue, the European group behind Combell, has been recognized as a VMware Pinnacle Partner. Globally, this status is reserved for a select group of around 100 partners. For you, this means continued access to VMware, strong support, and a partner who both assists and advises you so your customers receive the best possible service.

What makes team.blue a Pinnacle Partner?

team.blue’s (and therefore Combell’s) status as a VMware Pinnacle Partner is no coincidence. Broadcom recognizes partners who:

Have deep expertise in VMware technologies
Have a proven track record in implementation and support
Operate at a European scale

This recognition confirms that we can support partners across Europe, combining local expertise with the strength of scale. Today, many leading organizations trust Combell with their IT environments.

Within Belgium, I can’t imagine a better hosting provider than Combell.

Stefan Venken – Marketing Director at Bioracer

A partner that stands by your side

The changes at VMware have caused many partners to lose or reconsider their position.

Combell and team.blue deliberately choose a supportive role: that of a partner.

We look for the best solution for both partners and their customers
You remain the point of contact
We support where needed

This way, you can continue serving your customers without disruption.

What does our Pinnacle Partner status mean for you in practice?

1. Continued access to VMware

As a Pinnacle Partner, team.blue has access to the full VMware Cloud Foundation portfolio.

This means:

You can keep your existing environments running
You can continue to scale
You don’t have to switch platforms unexpectedly

2. Fast support and escalations

You gain access to the highest level of support:

Improved issue resolution
Direct lines to VMware specialists
Greater reliability for critical environments

3. Guidance on licensing and strategy

The new licensing models make VMware more complex.

We help you to:

Understand the impact on your costs
Evaluate your current setup
Develop a future-proof strategy together

For every partner, we look at what works long term, both technically and commercially.

Let's explore what this means for you

Every situation is different. That’s why we look at your specific context together:

Your customers
Your environment
Your plans

No one-size-fits-all approach, but a solution that works for you. Want to know what this means in your specific case?

and discuss your options with your account manager/klein