Broadcom has restructured VMware’s Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) program again, and many trusted partners have received termination notices on July 15, 2025, with renewals and new contracts ending on October 31, 2025. Starting November 1, 2025, an invite-only roster of high-scale providers will remain in the program, including ThinkOn—leaving many partners and their customers with an uncertain future. ThinkOn breaks it down for you and provides the answers you need:
Broadcom VMware: What’s changing in the VCSP Program
- Invitation-only partner program effective November 1, 2025.
- Several thousand partners dropped, particularly small and mid-sized firms.
- White-label partner program discontinued.
- Framed by Broadcom as a move toward simplification and consistency, focusing on partners deeply invested in VMware services.
This upheaval raises urgent concerns for MSPs:
- Customers may face service disruptions, renewal delays, or find themselves scrambling to find new providers.
- While existing CSP contracts will be honored to end of the term (March 2027), growth is inhibited after November 1, 2025.
- Now’s the time to act decisively and urgently plan next steps.
ThinkOn stands VMware Broadcom ready
We’re proud to confirm that ThinkOn remains an active and authorized participant in VMware’s VCSP program. Here’s why that matters for you.
Channel focus: There’s no need to question our commitment
While many providers have been abruptly displaced, ThinkOn has maintained its standing—and our dedication to uninterrupted 100 percent channel-only delivery. Unlike many VMware CSPs who sell direct and may have partner programs, we sell exclusively through the channel, ensuring focused support to our MSP partners without divided loyalties. That makes us a uniquely aligned ally for partners who want to continue helping their customers with their portfolio of trusted managed services.
Built-in data sovereignty & Data residency
Trust shouldn’t come at the cost of compliance—or locality. ThinkOn brings:
- Canadian data sovereignty: With multiple Canadian data centers and elevated controls for Canadian public sector customers, our operations are not subject to extra territorial laws or regulations such as the CLOUD Act or the Chinese Espionage Act.
- U.S. data residency: Multi-region support for our American channel partners also ensures operational flexibility.
- Australian data residency: Reliable onshore infrastructure to meet local residency requirements.
The message from your market, mirrored in our strategy
Here’s how ThinkOn’s value stacks up in the current landscape:
| Feature | ThinkOn Advantage |
| VMware VCSP Standing | Fully retained partner status—no upheaval, no interruption. |
| Channel-Only Focus | Dedicated to partners—no conflict, pure alignment with your success. |
| Data Sovereignty & Residency | Data centers in Canada, U.S., Australia and the UK. |
| Complementary Services | Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), backup, Object Storage, Cold Archive—backed by 24×7 support, SLAs, and SOC2 Type 2 Audited Operations. |
A time-sensitive opportunity: Act now to execute new or renew VMware Licensing
Recovery, continuity, and peace of mind matter to your customers. That’s why time is running out:
- As of October 31, 2025, displaced partners can no longer renew or execute new contracts for VMware licensing.
- Starting November 1, 2025, new VMware activity must flow through invite-only CSPs—like ThinkOn.
Here are your next steps:
- Confirm that you’re still partnered with VMware.
- If not, reach out to ThinkOn immediately to ensure your customers face zero disruption.
- Switch now to retain VMware-backed services—without compromise.
- BYOL available: Your existing licenses may be transferable to ThinkOn! Don’t lose out on your investment.
Your next steps with ThinkOn
- Speak with our team. We will map out how your customers can migrate smoothly—no downtime, no surprises.
- Leverage our private cloud tech stack. With flexible financing options on your hardware, we’ll help you transition seamlessly.
- Lean into data sovereignty. Get cross-border confidence with data sovereignty in Canada and data residency in the U.S. and Australia.
In Summary
- November 1 VCSP shake-up poses a serious risk to delisted partners and their customers for future growth and stability.
- ThinkOn remains a committed, channel-only VMware CSP, without interruption.
- Act now so your customers can transition strategically and confidently with ThinkOn and avoid downstream scrambling.
For uninterrupted peace of mind, contact us today: