VMware has changed. The way you approach renewal should too.
Over the past few weeks, many organisations have been notified that their VMware partner can no longer support their renewal.
This follows updates from Broadcom on their VMware partner ecosystem. As VMware continues to evolve with its ongoing innovations and changes to its portfolio, this is introducing new opportunities, but also new considerations.
Natilik proudly continues to hold VMware partner status in the UK, able to continue to support clients going through renewals so you can move forward with confidence.
It’s important to know you have more flexibility, control and choice than you may think.
What’s changed
The VMware landscape has evolved. Licensing models have been updated. And renewal is no longer just a continuation of what came before. It’s an opportunity to optimise and maximise your investment.
For CIOs and technology leaders, this introduces a new level of complexity.
- Who can support your renewal?
- How do the updated licensing models impact your environment?
- And how do you make the right decision early, with enough time to assess your options properly?
If your current partner can no longer support or transact your renewal, this can be more than a change in supplier. It can be a moment to reassess how to get the most value from your VMware investment.
The organisations seeing the best outcomes are not waiting until renewal is due. They’re starting earlier to:
→ understand what’s changed
→ assess their current environment
→ identify opportunities to optimise before they commit
Because the earlier you start, the more control and flexibility you retain.
“We see some organisations approach VMware renewal as something to complete, rather than something to consider. The real value comes from taking a step back, understanding what’s changed, and optimising your environment before you commit. That’s what we have been doing here at Natilik, helping organisations truly realise the most from their investment.”
— Nick Diesel, Solutions Architect, Multi-cloud, Natilik
Why Natilik for your VMware partner?
Natilik is more than a transactional partner. We work with clients as a confident guide through their VMware journey, supporting far more than just a renewal.
Specialists in VMware adoption: Our team has a proven track record in VCF 9 adoption, helping organisations adopt, optimise and reuse existing investment to realise greater value. We ensure your architecture is aligned to both current and future requirements.
End-to-end VM expertise: We support organisations across the full VMware lifecycle, from assessment through to optimisation, renewal, and ongoing support.
Our role is simple. To help you navigate complexity and make the right decisions with clarity and control.
Start conversations early. Move with confidence.
As renewal dynamics shift, new licensing and commercial models are opening up more flexibility in how and when organisations renew. The organisations that act early create space to assess, optimise, and plan. Those that wait are often forced into faster, less informed decisions.
If your VMware renewal is approaching, now is the time to start the conversation.
→ Book a VMware assessment with Natilik to understand your options here
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