Cisco Partner Ecosystem

Celebrating Connections and Launching the New Cisco 360 Partner Program

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Celebrating Connections and Launching the New Cisco 360 Partner Program

What an incredible week we had in Los Angeles at Cisco Partner Summit 2024! It was fantastic to connect with so many partners and colleagues, sharing ideas and building relationships that drive our collective success. Thank you to everyone who participated—whether in person or virtually. Your dedication brought us here, and your continued support will keep us moving forward on this exciting journey. Forward as One was our theme this year, focused on how we…

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Changing the Game for our Customers and Partners with One Cisco

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Changing the Game for our Customers and Partners with One Cisco

For forty years, customers and partners alike have trusted Cisco to deliver great quality and innovative products across our individual business areas of networking, security, observability, and collaboration. The result: recognized market leadership across each. However, what got us here won’t get us there. A New Day Today is a new day and the technology landscape has changed. Organizations no longer want to transact with a vendor to buy products. Rather they want to engage…

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Forward as One: Cisco Partner Summit 2024 Global Award Winners

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Forward as One: Cisco Partner Summit 2024 Global Award Winners

Each year at Cisco Partner Summit, we come together to highlight exclusive updates, insights, and industry trends, and most importantly, to celebrate the achievements of our partner ecosystem. Partners have an extraordinary impact on both customers and communities, and I am excited to recognize those who have excelled this past year. Though they come from different areas of the business and over diverse solutions, each of these award winners have demonstrated outstanding performance and unwavering…

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Partnering for Success in an Evolving Technology Ecosystem

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Partnering for Success in an Evolving Technology Ecosystem

In today’s dynamic business landscape, success transcends individual company actions, hinging instead on the collective strength of interconnected ecosystems. The digital age demands more than traditional partner programs; it calls for a paradigm shift that elevates our focus from mere transactions to transformative outcomes. Navigating this new reality requires embracing a vision rooted in customer-centricity, ecosystem collaboration, and shared value creation. To thrive in this era of partnership, we propose five fundamental principles that will…

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Forward as One: Embracing the Future of Partnering with Cisco

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Forward as One: Embracing the Future of Partnering with Cisco

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive market, our customers face new challenges. They’re not just looking for products—they want outcomes, experiences, and solutions that are fast, flexible, and simple. As they seek to modernize their infrastructure, leverage AI and data, and improve cybersecurity, all while keeping their digital footprint resilient, we must adapt to meet their evolving needs. To stay ahead, it’s critical that we align with these market shifts. This means evolving our approach…

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The Giro Effect: Transforming Partnerships in the Ecosystem Era

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The Giro Effect: Transforming Partnerships in the Ecosystem Era

As the cycling world catches its breath after the thrilling conclusion of the Giro d’Italia, one of the most prestigious and challenging races on the calendar, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable parallels between the strategies and dynamics that unfolded on the roads of Italy and the principles that guide our partner ecosystem strategy. Just as the Giro showcases the evolution of cycling from a simple test of individual endurance to a complex, multi-faceted…

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Cisco and Our Partners: We Are Greater Together!

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Cisco and Our Partners: We Are Greater Together!

Co-authored by Rodney Clark, SVP of Partnerships and Small & Medium Business Thank you to all of our Partners who joined us digitally or traveled to Miami Beach for Cisco Partner Summit 2023. This event is one we look forward to all year–and what an amazing week it was. From the global keynotes, leader insight sessions, carefully curated breakout sessions, and extensive 1:1 meetings and networking opportunities, we organized around one goal–to be Greater Together….

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Cisco Learning Partners Recognized for Excellence at the 2023 Cisco Learning Partner Awards

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Cisco Learning Partners Recognized for Excellence at the 2023 Cisco Learning Partner Awards

Last week, I had the pleasure of recognizing the accomplishments of our Learning Partner community and celebrating the 2023 Cisco Learning Partner Award winners.   Our Cisco Learning Partners are instrumental in upskilling individuals and teams at scale to meet our customers where they are. Each year, they deliver skills to our joint customers that close the IT skills gap, propel careers, and upskill enterprise teams to drive business outcomes.  As an example, customers are continuing…

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Learning Partner Strategies Can Add Movement and Balance on Your Journey

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Learning Partner Strategies Can Add Movement and Balance on Your Journey

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein You don’t have to be a genius to know that getting and staying certified is in your best career interest. In my last blog, I talked about how Cisco Learning Partners resemble travel agents who can help you better plan your Cisco certification journey. Now, let’s take a look at how Learning Partners can help you keep moving,…

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