"On December 11, 2023, VMware by Broadcom announced its simplified licensing model and solution portfolio. Broadcom and VMware are driven by technology and innovation and have a shared passion for, and commitment to, partner profitability and success. You are now well positioned to capture substantial growth opportunities for delivering advanced, innovative cloud infrastructure and associated services wherever your customers need." The big news, which took the form of a termination notice, can be found in the next paragraph, which stated Broadcom would be "transitioning" all of the VMware's partner programs to the "by-invitation only award winning Broadcom Advantage Partner Program, effective Feb. 5, 2024. "Effective today, we are also announcing changes to VMware's partner programs which will exist through February 4, 2024. Please refer to the VMware partner program operative changes on the VMware by Broadcom Essential Partner Information page. "Also, effective today, all VMware Partner Incentive programs will end on or before February 4, 2024."