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

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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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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Greater Together: Cisco Partner Summit 2023 Global Award Winners

Greater Together: Cisco Partner Summit 2023 Global Award Winners

We come together at Cisco Partner Summit not only to showcase the future but to reflect on the past year and laud the remarkable achievements of our partners. This year, I’m incredibly excited to recognize 21 global partners who excelled in their respective areas. Each partner was selected for their performance and the unique ways they support our customers and communities. From security and software to enterprise networking and IoT; from distribution and collaboration to…

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Leading a new era with the Cisco Partner Program

Leading a new era with the Cisco Partner Program

As we wind down our annual Cisco Partner Summit 2023 event, I want to share some thoughts. As always, it’s been a jam packed few days spent with our amazing partners. Cisco Partner Summit is one of my favorite events because I have the opportunity to connect with so many partners from around the world. I heard feedback on areas where we are hitting the mark – but even more importantly – where we need…

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Cisco Welcomes Rodney Clark to Lead Global Partner Sales

Cisco Welcomes Rodney Clark to Lead Global Partner Sales

Today, I am excited to share that Rodney Clark will be joining Cisco as our new Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Small & Medium Business. In this role, Rodney will empower and enable Cisco’s global ecosystem of partners, strengthen our position in routes to market like Managed Services and Cloud Marketplaces, and help Cisco and our partners maximize the massive opportunities in the Small and Medium Business segment. Approximately 90% of our annual bookings runs…

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6th Annual Partner Innovation Challenge: Remarkable Growth, Outstanding Winners

6th Annual Partner Innovation Challenge: Remarkable Growth, Outstanding Winners

Cisco Partner Summit 2023 marks a significant moment—and the ideal stage for us to proudly unveil the victors of Cisco’s sixth annual global Partner Innovation Challenge. It’s an opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the remarkable innovation flowing from the exceptional talent within our partner community. A Global Phenomenon The Partner Innovation Challenge, which made its debut in 2018, has rapidly evolved into a global sensation. Partners of varying sizes and scopes hailing from…

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