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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Customers are increasingly focused on as-a-Service hybrid cloud environments and the need to ensure that the technology they are investing in today can support the complexity of the technology requirements of tomorrow, driven by AI and the increasing importance of data. To meet this customer need, Hitachi Vantara and Cisco have recently strengthened their partnership, as outlined in the blog, The Superpower of Partnership: Cisco and Hitachi Vantara Deliver Best-in-class Solutions. Bringing together Cisco’s compute…
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In just a few days, we’ll be together for Cisco Partner Summit 2023, in-person in Miami Beach and digitally, November 7-8. I’m so excited for this year’s program, which will be my third time attending Partner Summit in-person. I’m looking forward to connecting and being Greater Together! All global keynotes will be broadcast live on the Cisco Partner Launch Experience, and all Business Impact Sessions, Geo Go-to-Market Sessions, and Global Keynotes will also be available…
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In just a few days, we will all be together for Cisco Partner Summit 2023, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, November 6-9, 2023. I am incredibly excited about this year’s theme of Greater Together, the content we have prepared, and the opportunity to connect with many of you in person again. Today, I will give you a preview of what you can expect for content and updates related to Hybrid Work and Cisco’s focus…
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