VMware-routes
The market around VMware is changing. Not everyone is affected in the same way, and not everyone starts from the same position. Some organizations have their own hardware and a proposition they want to safeguard. Others want to take the step to VCF 9 but are not yet sure how. And for many end customers, the question is simply: what does this mean for my environment, and am I still in good hands?
There is no single route that works for everyone. What does work is starting with insight into what is currently in place.
Migrate
For organizations that want to strategically consolidate or whose hardware is end-of-life, Fundaments supports the transition to a VCF 9 environment on the Fundaments platform. This can be done for both shared and dedicated scenarios.
The transition is carried out in phases and in a controlled manner. Existing services to customers remain intact. Fundaments takes over the infrastructure as the underlying layer, while the customer relationship and proposition remain with the service provider.
Embedded
For organizations that want to retain their existing infrastructure but need support within the new partner landscape, Fundaments offers a hybrid approach. The existing environment remains in place. Fundaments ensures lifecycle management, support, and compliance from its Pinnacle partner status, enabling services to customers to continue in a controlled manner.
This is the route for those who want to continue offering VMware without a full platform migration and without transferring their own hardware or customer relationships.


Background
In the blogs below, we dive deeper into what is happening and what it means for service providers and end customers.
- Why VMware became the standard — On the architectural principles that made VMware strong and how they relate to current changes.
- Multi-tenant options for VMware CSPs — Three directions for parties using shared VMware and what each means for the business model.
- The importance of local expertise — Why proximity, market knowledge, and direct access to engineers make the difference in a changing market.


Would you like to know where you stand?
Whether you serve shared customers or run dedicated workloads, the first step is gaining insight into your current situation. We are happy to clarify what the new partner structure specifically means for your environment.
Contact us for an exploratory discussion or request our VCF 9 Readiness Assessment.