{"id":14131,"date":"2026-05-05T16:07:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/?p=14131"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:07:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:07:36","slug":"what-if-your-vmware-license-disappears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-if-your-vmware-license-disappears\/","title":{"rendered":"What if your VMware license disappears? Your options as a reseller"},"content":{"rendered":"

Broadcom has thoroughly reshaped the VMware partner program. For many IT resellers, this means one thing in practice: they lose their license and with it the ability to sell, support, and manage VMware solutions. This goes beyond a technical change. It affects the core of your business and, therefore, what your customers expect from you. That\u2019s why we\u2019re walking you through your options.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Combell: your VMware Pinnacle Partner<\/h2>\n

Following the acquisition by Broadcom, the partner network has been significantly reduced. Only a select number of players retain full access to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).<\/p>\n

Combell, as part of team.blue, is one of them.<\/p>\n

As a VMware Pinnacle Partner, we can help you continue your VMware activities, even if your own license is not renewed.<\/p>\n

You can keep offering VMware solutions to your customers through us, while fully preserving your customer relationship.<\/p>\n

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What we offer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Licenses, management, and support<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>White-label solutions where you remain the customer owner<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>A dedicated VMware team with certified access and extensive experience<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A market in full transition<\/h3>\n

When resellers lose their VMware licenses, it doesn\u2019t just affect them - it impacts their customers too. Suddenly, those customers are faced with a choice they may not have previously considered.<\/p>\n

This brings both practical and strategic uncertainty. One question keeps coming up:<\/p>\n

\"Now that Broadcom has acquired VMware, is it still wise to build your future on it?\"<\/em><\/p>\n

A fair question, and one we take seriously.<\/p>\n

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A critical view, including of VMware<\/h3>\n

We understand the concern. We\u2019ve been working with VMware for years and know how vendor decisions can directly impact partners and the trust of end customers.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019re very clear about our position: we stand by our partners.<\/p>\n

If we can\u2019t recommend a solution with full confidence, it makes no sense to build a business around it. Our assessment of VMware is not driven by loyalty to Broadcom, but by direct experience and a thorough analysis of the alternatives.<\/p>\n

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Why customers still choose VMware<\/h2>\n

When customers look at the full picture, many still choose VMware - not out of habit, but because the platform offers something few alternatives can match today.<\/p>\n

VMware is a mature, thoroughly tested, and operationally stable platform at scale. Its ecosystem is extensive, and the required expertise is already present within internal teams and partner networks.<\/p>\n

With VMware Cloud Foundation, the platform has also become more consolidated and more automated.<\/p>\n

Compute, storage, networking, security, and automation come together in one integrated stack, reducing complexity and making operations more predictable.<\/p>\n

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Alternatives? Yes, but consider the total cost<\/h3>\n

Exploring alternatives makes sense. But the biggest costs rarely lie in the license itself. They are found in:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Migration projects and the associated risks<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Restructuring applications and networks<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Time investment and building new competencies<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A VMware environment your customers can rely on<\/h2>\n

Combell offers a virtual data center (private cloud) based on VMware, which you can resell under your own brand:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Flexible and scalable; from a few virtual machines to hundreds<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Managed by us, administered by you or the other way around<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Full VMware compatibility, without the operational headaches<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Let's talk<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ll support you if you lose your VMware license, with solutions that fully respect your customer relationships and business model.<\/p>\n

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Schedule your meeting<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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