How 11:11 Systems Supports Displaced Partners After VMware Program Changes
Broadcom’s restructuring of the VMware Cloud Service Provider Program has left many MSPs and customers uncertain about the stability of their VMware environments. In this Partner POV interview, host Katie Bavoso talks with Dante Orsini, Chief Revenue Officer at 11:11 Systems, about how the company is helping displaced partners maintain continuity, support existing VMware workloads, and explore new revenue opportunities.
Channel Insider: Partner POV · Dante Orsini, Katie Bavoso
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Show Notes
Dante explains how 11:11 Systems’ integrated global platform can help partners transition without disruption, deliver services at scale, and maintain compliance under Broadcom’s evolving program rules—all while preserving customer investments and preventing costly re-platforming.
⏱️ Time Codes & Topics
0:00 – Intro Overview of the VMware/Broadcom restructuring and its impact.
0:37 – What Is 11:11 Systems? Dante introduces the company’s background, VMware history, and global platform.
1:54 – Bringing Stability to the VMware Ecosystem How 11:11 Systems supports customers and partners during disruption.
3:34 – Options for Displaced VMware Providers Wholesale reselling, operational leases, and acquisition pathways.
5:01 – How the “Bridge” Works for Partners Ways partners can continue supporting VMware services with 11:11 Systems.
6:49 – Customer Migration & Cost Control How customers can preserve investments and avoid disruptive re-platforming.
8:10 – Revenue Opportunities for MSPs Additional services, global reach, and improving margins through scale.
9:57 – Why Not Switch to a VMware Alternative? Dante explains the challenges of re-platforming and value of continuity.
11:31 – Compliance, Portability & Longevity How 11:11 Systems maintains compliance with Broadcom’s changing requirements.
13:13 – Who’s Eligible? Support for both small MSPs and large regional or global providers.
14:00 – Migration Without Downtime How 11:11 Systems delivers seamless transitions and DR/migration services.
15:10 – Short-Term vs. Long-Term Market Shift Why this moment represents both immediate opportunity and lasting change.
16:37 – Dante’s Advice to Partners Now Cut from VMware The single most important step MSPs should take this week.
17:30 – Where to Learn More 1111systems.com and Dante’s LinkedIn.
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