--- title: Partner-Managed Services for VMware Cloud Foundation url: https://www.vmware.com/solutions/partner-managed-services description: Learn about partner-managed service offerings for VMware Cloud Foundation. --- # Partner-Managed Services for VMware Cloud Foundation Secure the quickest path to the cloud, with the least amount of risk. ## Fast Lane to Private Cloud ### Flexibility and Choice A diverse network of partners with a range of deployment options and managed services for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including on-premises, off-premises, sovereign cloud, industry-regulated, bespoke solutions, and public cloud. ### Modernization and Innovation Proven VCF solutions delivered by cloud experts ensure a robust secure foundation for infrastructure and application modernization, AI adoption, and improved employee productivity. ### Attractive TCO Solutions Partner-managed VCF can deliver compelling TCO by reducing infrastructure costs through IT integration, consolidation, and automation. ## Boosting Efficiency with Managed Services 73% of customers anticipate greater reliance on managed services in the future. 45% higher utilization, with IT expertise and knowledge gained through a provider, with optimization resulting in over 30% in infrastructure savings. 60% more productivity is reported by IT departments that use a provider. Activities like scaling resources and updating systems become more efficient and streamlined. ## Key Benefits of Partner-Managed Services ### Simplifies Path to VCF Technology Keep current with the latest VCF and cloud technology, tools, software, and innovations without high upfront costs. Leverage top technical cloud experts without the need for training or additional in-house resources. ### Puts Focus on Core Business Free internal teams from IT burdens - skip costly migrations, navigate technology disruptions, and keep teams focused on business growth and strategic priorities. ### Ensures Business Agility with VCF License Portability Adapt to changing market and business dynamics with VCF license portability, enabling a seamless pivot to a partner-managed environment when adjusting strategy, processes, or operations to meet evolving needs. ## Choose the Best Approach for Your Business ### Managed Private Cloud Services Experience how expertise of a VMware Cloud Service Provider can accelerate your path to IT modernization with best practices, better TCO, and faster integration of a tailored solution that scales with your business. ### Public Cloud Services Simplify your cloud journey with VCF as a Service turnkey offering from your preferred public cloud partner and the flexibility of portable VCF licenses. Integrate native public cloud services to innovate and scale. - [Download Solution Brief](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vcf-powered-public-cloud-solutions-brief) ### Co-Engineered Solutions Reduce time and cost of optimizing on-premises infrastructure with co-engineered solutions from Value-Added OEMs (VAO). A VAO integrates VCF with their hardware, software and services to deliver a turnkey solution from a single vendor. - [DOWNLOAD VAO BRIEF](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-vao-customer-solution-brief) ## Choices to Fit Your Needs ### Managed Cloud Services Experience how expertise of a VMware Cloud Service Provider can accelerate your path to IT modernization, offset technical debt, with best practices, better TCO, and faster integration of a tailored solution that scales with your business. - Managed Private Cloud - [Sovereign Cloud Services](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/sovereign-cloud) - Monitoring Services - Advanced Load Balancer Services - Modern Applications Services - SAP S/4HANA Services - Private AI Services ### Public Cloud Services Extend your on-premises VMware environment with VCF as a Service offerings for turn-key scalability, access to specialized services, global resources, and more. - [Azure VMware Solution](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/partner-managed-services/azure) - [Google Cloud VMware Engine](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/partner-managed-services/google-cloud) - [VMC on AWS Solutions](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/partner-managed-services/vcf-solutions-for-aws) ### Co-Engineered Solutions Deploy on-premises co-engineered solutions from Value-Added OEMs (VAO). Benefit from the reduced time and cost of VCF integrated with hardware, software and services for a turnkey solution from a single vendor. - [HPE GreenLake for VCF](https://www.hpe.com/us/en/software/marketplace/vmware.html) - [VCF on Dell VxRail](https://www.dell.com/en-us/dt/converged-infrastructure/vxrail/index.htm?hve=explore#tab0=0&tab1=0) - [Lenovo ThinkAgile VX with VCF](https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/servers-storage/solutions/vmware/?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F&srsltid=AfmBOorDFZnZ_u3OGQKKtsaXOIWcbOy36wjTFZc2bPKbRle5qPAabEKT) - [Hitachi Unified Compute Platform RS, powered by VCF](https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/integrated-systems/reference-architectures/vmware-cloud-foundation) ## Key Use Cases - Scale On-Premises Resources With Hybrid Cloud - Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity - Resolve VCF Resource and Skillset Gaps - Exit Data Center or Avoid Hardware Refresh - Leverage Specialized Services for Innovation - Set-up of Remote Site ### Scale On-Premises Resources With Hybrid Cloud Extend on-premises VMware environment(s) to a VMware Cloud Service Provider or Public Cloud provider using VCF as a Service providing a flexible, agile and scalable solution. ### Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Affordable, reliable disaster recovery and ransomware protection without data center investment, an easy OpEx model with validated testing. ### Resolve VCF Resource and Skillset Gaps Leverage VCF and provider expertise to avoid learning curves, fill skillset and resource gaps, boost productivity, and keep the focus on business innovation. ### Exit Data Center or Avoid Hardware Refresh Move to a partner-managed, consumption-based solution, use license portability to move your VCF licenses to a certified endpoint, and shift spend from CapEx to OpEx while reducing the need for long-term capital expenses. ### Leverage Specialized Services for Innovation Access the latest technologies, like AI, ML, IoT, and big data analytics, to enable innovation and avoid the need to invest in on-premises solutions. ### Set-up of Remote Site Managed solutions offer the broadest global coverage, pre-packaged hardware, and streamlined deployment for fast remote data center setup. ## Case Studies ![Achmea](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltb733ee1d734df30e/67f615ff61ba904d18f3661c/achmea-350-150.png) Azure VMware Solution gives us the same management experience across on-premises and Azure. It greatly simplifies the migration process. — Wilbert Van Vilsteren, Senior Manager of Infrastructure Delivery and Cloud Transformation Achmea ![Mitel](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blt0b4fc266f5b45f8a/660d3a074925375194349a0a/vmware-mitel-logo.png) Google Cloud VMware Engine migration translated to faster time to market and higher revenues. We could scale to quadruple our monthly completed units of work. — Rick Cirigliano, SVP, Cloud Operations, Mitel ![Quality Bicycle Products](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltdd57d16dfacc27d1/660d5819a57fb695055b54e6/logo-quality-bicycle-products-350x150.png) VMware Cloud on AWS was the perfect way to accelerate our move to the cloud. We could move existing applications without refactoring or rearchitecting them and have native cloud services live on the same infrastructure. — Joe Van Ert, Systems Architect, Quality Bicycle Products - [VIEW CASE STUDY](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-quality-bicycle-products-case-study) ## Resources ### [Primark Fuels Growth with Azure VMware Solution](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/customers/primark-fashions-cloud-future-with-broadcom) ### [VCF Extend Data Center Solution Brief](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vcf-extend-data-center-solution-brief) ### [VCF-Powered Public Cloud Solution Brief](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vcf-powered-public-cloud-solutions-brief) - [SEE ALL RESOURCES](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/partner-managed-services/resources) ## Find a Partner That Meets Your Needs Are you ready for the fast path to private cloud, with less stress and more success? Choose a deployment model, then find the best partner to support your business needs and get started. - [Public Cloud Partners](https://www.broadcom.com/how-to-buy/software-partners/hyperscalers) - [VCSP Partners](https://expert.broadcom.com/cloud_svcs) - [Value-Added OEM Partners](https://www.broadcom.com/how-to-buy/software-partners/value-added-oem-partners) ## Ready to Get Started? - [CONTACT SALES](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/contact-us) [Partners share their insights and expertise with our private cloud platform technology.](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6372016099112) — 2:13, published 2025-05-08 ## Also of Interest - [VMware Cloud Foundation](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vmware-cloud-foundation) - [Partner-Managed Services for VMware Cloud Foundation Resources](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/partner-managed-services/resources) - [VMware Cloud on AWS | Deeply Integrated Hybrid Cloud Service](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/partner-managed-services/vcf-solutions-for-aws)