{"id":14121,"date":"2026-05-05T15:39:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/?p=14121"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:41:29","slug":"combell-vmware-pinnacle-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/combell-vmware-pinnacle-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Combell, via team.blue, is a VMware Pinnacle Partner – what does that mean for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good news: team.blue, of which Combell is a part, has been recognized as a VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Pinnacle Partner<\/a>. This is the highest partner status within Broadcom\u2019s redesigned partner program. For you as our partner, it mainly means one thing: stability in a cloud landscape that is rapidly evolving.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TL;DR<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What makes team.blue a Pinnacle Partner?<\/h2>\n

team.blue\u2019s (and therefore Combell\u2019s) status as a VMware Pinnacle Partner is no coincidence. Broadcom recognizes partners who:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Have deep expertise in VMware technologies<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Have a proven track record in implementation and support<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Operate at a European scale<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n

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Within Belgium, I can\u2019t imagine a better hosting provider than Combell.<\/p>\n

Stefan Venken \u2013 Marketing Director at Bioracer<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Read the success story of Bioracer and Combell<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A partner that stands by your side<\/h3>\n

The changes at VMware have caused many partners to lose or reconsider their position.<\/p>\n

Combell and team.blue deliberately choose a supportive role: that of a partner.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>We look for the best solution for both partners and their customers<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>You remain the point of contact<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>We support where needed<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This way, you can continue serving your customers without disruption.<\/p>\n

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What does our Pinnacle Partner status mean for you in practice?<\/h2>\n

1. Continued access to VMware<\/h3>\n

As a Pinnacle Partner, team.blue has access to the full VMware Cloud Foundation portfolio.<\/p>\n

This means:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>You can keep your existing environments running<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>You can continue to scale<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>You don\u2019t have to switch platforms unexpectedly<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2. Fast support and escalations<\/h3>\n

You gain access to the highest level of support:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Direct lines to VMware specialists<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Greater reliability for critical environments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3. Guidance on licensing and strategy<\/h3>\n

The new licensing models make VMware more complex.<\/p>\n

We help you to:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Understand the impact on your costs<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Evaluate your current setup<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Develop a future-proof strategy together<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For every partner, we look at what works long term, both technically and commercially.<\/p>\n

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Let's explore what this means for you<\/h2>\n

Every situation is different. That\u2019s why we look at your specific context together:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Your customers<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Your environment<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Your plans<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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No one-size-fits-all approach, but a solution that works for you. Want to know what this means in your specific case?<\/p>\n

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Contact Combell<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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and discuss your options with your account manager\/klein<\/p>\n

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