Flexential

Hosted VMware · Colocation

VCF 9: rolling out Moving its Hosted Private Cloud onto VCF 9 (announced September 2026). [4]

Pinnacle-tier VMware Cloud Service Provider with US data centers and colocation, offering multi-tenant and hosted private VMware cloud. A fit for buyers staying on VMware who also want colocation and connectivity from the same provider.

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Where Flexential fits

Path 1Renew directAdjacent
Path 2Hosted VMwarePrimary
Path 3Proxmox VE—
Path 4ANutanix—
Path 4BMicrosoft on-prem—
Path 5Hyperscaler—
Path 6Cloud-native—
CyberResilienceAdjacent

Strengths

VMware Cloud Service Provider, Pinnacle tier, in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program (North America). [1]
VMware cloud offerings include multi-tenant cloud, hosted private cloud and hosted private cloud with advanced access. [2]
Supports VMware Cloud Foundation 9 and offers a free Fast-Track Cloud Assessment. [3]
Capacity on Demand: keep a minimal VMware environment and add compute or storage only when needed. Supplier-stated
Hosted Private Cloud Advanced Access: dedicated environment with direct vCenter access for the customer's team. Supplier-stated
40+ data centers in about 18 US markets; backup and DR are a core strength. Compliance includes HIPAA/HITRUST, PCI, NIST 800-53 and ITAR. Supplier-stated

Fit constraints

Still VMware: pricing follows Broadcom VCF terms through the provider. IQ4hire view
US-centric footprint; confirm coverage if you need international regions. IQ4hire view
Not positioned for a Broadcom exit; compare Paths 3 and 4 if that is the goal. IQ4hire view
Not FedRAMP authorized; for federal workloads compare DataBank. IQ4hire view

Best for

Buyers staying on VMware who also need colocation
Customers whose current provider is no longer an authorized VCSP
Teams that want a no-cost assessment before choosing a direction

Look elsewhere when

FedRAMP ATO is a hard requirement — compare DataBank
The goal is to exit Broadcom licensing entirely

Ask before you sign

Available capacity today, and whether it runs on VCF 9 hardware. If you land on older hardware, get a written commitment to move you to VCF 9 before October 11, 2027 at no cost.
Total term cost vs. renewing direct with Broadcom
Which metros, and whether colocation and cloud can be on one contract
Exit terms at end of contract

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Sources

Flexential press release — Pinnacle Partner in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program · 2024-04-09
Flexential press release — Pinnacle status with VMware by Broadcom · 2024-02
Flexential — Partner VMware conversation guide · 2026-01
VMblog — Flexential advances private cloud with VMware Cloud Foundation 9 · 2026-09-22

Last verified November 13, 2026 · Not yet reviewed by the supplier. · Flexential website ↗

How to read these briefs. "Strengths" and "fit constraints" describe fit for a VMware or Broadcom decision, not overall quality. Numbered items link to a dated public source. "Supplier-stated" items are the supplier's own description. "IQ4hire view" items are our independent positioning. Supplier capabilities, pricing and partner status change often — confirm directly before contracting.

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