Ignite Update: Virtualization Changes and New Horizons for Hosters

On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Adam Burke and Mike Hartman are joined by Fernando Peoples for a fast-paced recap of key insights from Microsoft Ignite. They discuss how Broadcom’s VMware licensing changes are pushing partners to seek a clear modernization roadmap and how Microsoft’s adaptive cloud approach across Azure Native, Azure Local, and Azure Arc supports that journey. The conversation highlights opportunities to move from SPLA to CSP, unlock value through Cloud Ascent, and leverage Azure migration investments, all framed through the Three Horizons model that helps partners strengthen current offerings, adopt AI and Copilot, and build toward long-term cloud-focused growth.  In this episode you’ll learn:       How partners are responding to Broadcom’s VMware licensing changes Why becoming customer zero for AI and Copilot strengthens partner capabilities How hybrid cloud providers can position themselves for long-term success in Azure   Some questions we ask:     What are the major Broadcom licensing changes partners need to understand? How does the Cloud Accelerate Factory help with migrations? What incentives and investments are available for partners in CSP?  Resources:       View Fernando Peoples on LinkedIn   View Adam Burke on LinkedIn  View Mike Hartman on LinkedIn   Related Microsoft Podcasts:                     No Slides Attached Podcast The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast   The BlueHat Podcast                   Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts  Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.