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Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the changes to the billing and cost structure for VMware Cloud on AWS:

1. Current vs Future Cost Structure:

* Currently, customers are billed separately by VMware and AWS for their respective services.

* In the future, customers will be billed as one combined invoice from VMware for all services, including both VMware and AWS components.

2. MSP Integration:

* Currently, MSP integration is not available for VMware Cloud on AWS.

* In the future, MSP integration will be available, allowing customers to manage their VMware and AWS services through a single interface.

3. Cost Structure Changes:

* The cost structure for VMware Cloud on AWS will change from a separate billing system for each service to a combined billing system with a single invoice.

* Customers will continue to use the existing AWS services, but the billing and cost structure will be combined with VMware’s services.

4. Impact on Existing Customers:

* Existing customers who are already using VMware Cloud on AWS do not need to take any action, as their current services will continue unchanged.

* However, when their subscriptions expire, they will need to renew their subscriptions through VMware to continue using the service.

5. Impact on New Customers:

* New customers will not be able to sign up for VMware Cloud on AWS under the current pricing model.

* Instead, they will need to wait for the future pricing model to be implemented before they can sign up for the service.

6. Timeline:

* The exact timeline for the implementation of the new cost structure and MSP integration is not yet clear, but it is expected to happen in the near future.

In summary, the billing and cost structure for VMware Cloud on AWS will change in the future to a combined billing system with a single invoice from VMware, and MSP integration will become available. Existing customers do not need to take any action, but new customers will need to wait for the future pricing model to be implemented before they can sign up for the service.