The content team at MSP 501 Newsletter tracks stories of interest to the managed services provider community. Anyone selling managed services or partnering with MSPs will want to stay abreast of these developing stories or catch up on ones they have missed. We are tracking—with the help of ChatGPT along with AI tools our parent Informa has developed—a roundup based on story traffic, mentions, impressions, reposts, social media engagement. All links are current as of July 28, 2025.

VMware partner upheaval: Broadcom slashes VCSP program

Broadcom is restructuring its VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) channel effective November 2025. The new program is invitation‑only, eliminating many current partners and ending the white‑label option introduced last year. Affected partners must cease onboarding new clients after October 31, 2025, though existing contracts continue until their terms end. This shift is part of Broadcom’s strategy to standardize its partner ecosystem around fewer, higher‑volume providers. This may force MSPs relying on VMware to switch vendors or renegotiate partnerships. Partners excluded from the VCSP program may be forced into mass migrations. Read the Register story.

What public cloud gets wrong with AI

Despite spending billions of dollars on artificial intelligence, this expert writes that they are not offering the things enterprises care about most. Here are the important questions to ask. Read the InfoWorld story.

LevelBlue acquires MDR provider Trustwave

LevelBlue—formerly AT&T Cybersecurity—is acquiring Trustwave, integrating its MDR (Managed Detection and Response) platform into LevelBlue’s Fusion Platform. The deal aims to combine LevelBlue’s AI‑driven risk management with Trustwave’s cloud-native MDR for enhanced MSSP offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition makes LevelBlue the largest managed security services provider, and the combined entity will offer cyber consulting, managed detection and response, and incident response services. Smaller MSSPs may need to evaluate how this consolidation reshapes competitive dynamics in managed security. Read it on Dark Reading.

Inforcer Secures $35 Million in Funding

Microsoft-focused MSP platform Inforcer closed a significant funding round of $35 million. The investment is expected to accelerate the development of their MSP platform and expand market reach, highlighting continued investor confidence in the MSP sector. Read the ChannelE2E story.

Cloudelligent Ranks 6^th on Channel Partner' 2025 MSP 501 List

Cloudelligent made an impressive debut on the Channel Partners MSP 501 list at No. 6 among global managed service providers. The company was recognized for its strong recurring revenue, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in delivering AI-powered, cloud-native services. This prestigious list has been ranking top-performing MSPs worldwide for 18 years through rigorous, data-driven evaluation. Read the press release.