Key Points
- Broadcom and Kyndryl launched a joint consulting service for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) aimed at AI workloads.
- Thousands of Kyndryl consultants will be trained on VCF 9.1 and agentic workflow automation.
- Analysts praise the skills investment but some note the partnership is not new.
What is changing
According to a report from Network World, Kyndryl and Broadcom have introduced new consulting services for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) that are positioned as an AI program. The offering is designed to help enterprises build private clouds that can run artificial intelligence workloads. It includes automated deployment templates and policy based controls for data sovereignty. The service is intended to simplify the adoption of AI workloads in regulated environments.
The initiative will certify thousands of Kyndryl consultants on VCF 9.1 and related automation tools to support agentic workflows. These consultants will be trained to configure, operate, and secure the platform across hybrid environments. The program also promises to accelerate migration of legacy applications to the private cloud.
Why it matters
The change is most relevant to IT leaders who are evaluating private cloud strategies for AI deployment. These professionals are responsible for choosing platforms that can support both current workloads and emerging AI tasks. The new consulting services may help them reduce the learning curve for VCF.
Enterprises with existing VCF environments may see a skills gap addressed by the expanded consultant base. Having more certified professionals can shorten migration timelines and improve operational stability. However, the impact is likely limited to organizations already using VMware private cloud solutions.
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