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Justin Fox on How ValorC3 Adapted to Broadcom’s VMware Licensing Deadline
The episode reveals infrastructure dependence and vendor consolidation risks in the IT channel, illustrated by Broadcom’s abrupt closure of the VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) program. This move eliminated license access for numerous MSPs, disrupting established practices reliant on VMware platforms and forcing providers into accelerated, unplanned migrations. The event highlights the vulnerability of service provider business models when built on external vendor programs without autonomy or long-term contractual assurance.
The most consequential development discussed is the forced…
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