Cisco partners drive innovation through Purpose

Cisco partners drive innovation through Purpose

The innovative ways Cisco and our partners are coming together to power an inclusive future for all were on full display during this years’ Partner Summit. Last year, we announced Partnering for Purpose, a new platform designed to make it easy for partners to leverage the work Cisco and our partners are doing to positively impact communities around the world and the planet. This year, we were excited to introduce a new Partnering for Purpose…

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The Call to Fuel Partner Success

The Call to Fuel Partner Success

This year’s Cisco Partner Summit was filled with announcements, awards, and portfolio updates. I am thrilled by how Cisco continues to come together, especially at Cisco Partner Summit 2023, to truly Fuel Partner Success and drive an increase in productivity and profitability. The theme of Greater Together is one that draws us away from individual silos and toward a common cause. Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care…

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Cisco and Our Partners: We Are Greater Together!

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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Partner Summit 2023: Partner managed services is at the heart of transformation!

Partner Summit 2023: Partner managed services is at the heart of transformation!

Cisco Partner Summit 2023 was last week, and I’m still feeling the excitement! We had a record number of attendees and gorgeous Miami beaches to take in (what a great new location!). The whole experience was powered by information, inspiration and connection. “We didn’t just perform this year—we transformed!” I love the way Jeff Sharritts, EVP and Chief Customer and Partner Officer, captured the essence of what Cisco and our partners accomplished this past year….

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Cisco Partner Summit 2023: Cisco and Partners Truly are Greater Together

Cisco Partner Summit 2023: Cisco and Partners Truly are Greater Together

We just wrapped up an amazing few days in Miami Beach at Cisco Partner Summit 2023, where we had the opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate all of the amazing things our partners are doing to help our mutual customers achieve their business transformation goals. There were so many moments last week that stood out to me, from spending time with other marketing leaders to all of the keynotes. Here are my key takeaways from…

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Sunshine, Miami Vice, and an amazing amount of interest in IoT

Sunshine, Miami Vice, and an amazing amount of interest in IoT

After nearly 12 years, I always come away from the annual Cisco Partner Summit event energized and excited. In fact, this year, I ran into one of our Vice Presidents here at Cisco who stated, “This has been the most impactful set of partner meetings I’ve ever had in my 19-years at Cisco…the discussions and business opportunity has me super excited.” Part of that excitement is on the heels of some great news and announcements…

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Speeding to Growth: Greater Together with Cisco Security

Speeding to Growth: Greater Together with Cisco Security

2000 partner attendees. 3 humid Miami Beach days. 1 powerful security message. Last week, I got to join my colleagues on stage at my very first Cisco Partner Summit, or as I like to call it “Partner Super Bowl.” It was an invigorating event for our teams and global partners, only validating that Cisco is the place to be and partner with right now. When off the stage, I was scurrying between 45+ partner meetings…

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Simplified Partner Tools: Cisco’s First-Ever MSP Support for Exceptional Customer Experiences

Simplified Partner Tools: Cisco’s First-Ever MSP Support for Exceptional Customer Experiences

At Cisco we are creating more business value by customizing Cisco tools and services for our partners. In a recent survey 82% of Cisco Partner Summit attendees said they’re growing their managed services practice and it’s their top priority to meet customer needs. So it is with great excitement that we are announcing Cisco Partner Advanced Support to create a premium support experience specifically geared to the needs of Managed Services Providers (MSPs). With Cisco…

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Unlocking New Opportunities: Cisco Capital’s Next Wave of Partner Innovations

Unlocking New Opportunities: Cisco Capital’s Next Wave of Partner Innovations

Today, we’re thrilled to present several game-changing initiatives geared towards driving greater partner profitability, enhancing your customer engagement, and fortifying our shared commitment to sustainable technology. Here’s what you need to know: 1. NEW Cisco Lifecycle Pay with Trade-In Incentive: Innovation and sustainability meet financial flexibility. By trading in legacy Cisco or third-party equipment, customers can realize up to a 10% off the monthly payment, facilitating a shift to the newest Cisco technologies. Not only…

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Key Announcements from Cisco Partner Summit 2023

Key Announcements from Cisco Partner Summit 2023

We have an exciting summary of announcements for our partners this year at Cisco Partner Summit 2023. The exciting aspect of these announcements is the broad portfolio they represent with products, programs, platforms, and tools to assist with partner productivity and profitability. These are aligned to Customer Priorities and incorporated throughout Partner Summit Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, Press Releases and more. The Partner Launch Experience will be a great resource for you to explore. AI-Ready Infrastructure:…

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