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From Trend to Mainstay: The Unstoppable Force of Managed Services

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From Trend to Mainstay: The Unstoppable Force of Managed Services

Partners, we are counting down the days to Cisco Live Las Vegas. Get ready to go beyond and explore new paths to success with partner managed-ready solutions designed to enable greater efficiency, operational scale, innovation, and open new market opportunities! There’s no denying that IT managed services are being embraced across businesses of all sizes as a path to achieve business goals.  As technologies becomes increasingly complex and the lines between siloed architectures become blurred,…

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Maximize Managed Services: Cisco ThousandEyes Drives MSPs Towards Outstanding Client Experiences 

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Maximize Managed Services: Cisco ThousandEyes Drives MSPs Towards Outstanding Client Experiences 

IT related outages and performance issues can inflict significant financial and operational harm on businesses, especially in critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. These IT disruptions not only impact productivity potentially costing enterprises billions annually, but also negatively affect end-users through poor experiences like delays and inaccessibility. The vitality of business applications is crucial, as their availability and performance directly influence stakeholder impact, operational continuity, and profitability. Resolving these issues is often complex…

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Redefining Network Management: The Advantages of Cisco Managed Campus for MSPs

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Redefining Network Management: The Advantages of Cisco Managed Campus for MSPs

In an era where the digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are facing the challenge of keeping up with complex networking demands while ensuring top-notch service delivery. Enter the Cisco Managed Campus—a revolutionary Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solution provided through the powerful Cisco Catalyst platform. This offering is not just a response to the growing needs of modern businesses and their increasingly remote workforces; it’s a leap forward, redefining the very…

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Going the Distance: What Channel Women Can Learn From Marathon Swimmer Diana Nyad

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Going the Distance: What Channel Women Can Learn From Marathon Swimmer Diana Nyad

This year, International Women’s Day and the Oscars are within two days of each other. Which is a happy accident, since 2023 saw the release of many films featuring incredible actresses in strong female lead roles. Among the nominees for Best Actress is a movie that speaks directly to IWD’s 2024 theme, #InspireInclusion. In fact, I think it speaks to all women of the channel. I’m talking about Nyad, the account of long-distance swimmer Diana…

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The Managed Services Surge: Insights from Cisco Live EMEA

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The Managed Services Surge: Insights from Cisco Live EMEA

Cisco Live EMEA 2024 is now in the books—what an incredible four days! The atmosphere was alive with the anticipation of the innovation and opportunity that lies ahead of us. Our partners are introducing new services to the market, customers are ready to double down on digital transformation, and we are continuously strengthening our offerings. We’re excited about the growth opportunities ahead for Cisco Powered Partner Managed Services, as nearly one in two customers will…

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Cisco User Protection Suite Provides MSSPs a Comprehensive and Compelling Package

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Cisco User Protection Suite Provides MSSPs a Comprehensive and Compelling Package

In August 2023, I authored a blog on Cisco Secure Access, where I discussed the advantages of utilizing a comprehensive, single vendor, Security Service Edge (SSE) packages for both customers and Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs). Since then, Cisco has launched three security-focused suites that address key customer use cases for the user, for the cloud, and for breach protection. In this blog, we’ll explore the Cisco User Protection Suite, specifically, to understand what it…

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Breaking the code: new models for today's outcome-based partnerships

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Breaking the code: new models for today's outcome-based partnerships

Everyone loves the movies. But whether we go out or stay in, we’re relying on countless, mostly invisible pieces of technology that create and coordinate our every experience. The theater complex where you saw Oppenheimer and Barbie (maybe in one day) this past year? Lights, temperature control and air circulation, complex systems for optimal screen resolution and surround sound in a dozen or so small theaters—not to mention making sure that the hot dogs, popcorn,…

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MSSPs: Differentiate your Managed Security Offerings with Cisco XDR

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MSSPs: Differentiate your Managed Security Offerings with Cisco XDR

As an MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider), there is no overstating the intense and well-founded focus on pervasive network security. Whether an organization is looking to secure the network, endpoint, email, cloud, applications, identity, or anything in between, security professionals are overwhelmed with the sheer volume of tools, technologies, and security methodologies that need to be considered. This is only exacerbated by the increasing number of complex threats and techniques being employed by bad actors…

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Grow and Differentiate Your Business with Expanded Managed Security Solutions

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Grow and Differentiate Your Business with Expanded Managed Security Solutions

Digital transformation and new hybrid work models have created a highly distributed and diverse IT landscape. Organizations must run applications on-premises, in public and private clouds, and as SaaS to support the hybrid workforce. As a result of working across different types of environments, organizations may face multiple operating models, disparate management domains, and vendor sprawl, which can lead to uncontrollable TCO and lack of a holistic IT strategy. Security continues to be top-of-mind for…

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The Momentum, the Margin and the “Magic” with Cisco MSP Partners

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The Momentum, the Margin and the “Magic” with Cisco MSP Partners

The momentum of Cisco’s Managed Service Provider (MSP) partners is undeniable. Despite global economic uncertainty, the projected 2023 outlook for managed services indicates a worldwide growth of 12.7 percent, reaching a total value of US$472 billion. In 2022, total managed services revenue saw a remarkable 12% growth, reaching US$419 billion. A recent Canalys study¹ indicates that a striking 79% of partners anticipate growth in this sector in 2023, with 56% expecting growth rates to exceed 10%….

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