The new program helps customers reach transformative AI outcomes faster<\/p>\n
News summary:\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now live, the Cisco 360 Partner Program, designed to deliver outcomes that only Cisco and its ecosystem can achieve together,\u00a0showcases\u00a0the power of partnering with Cisco in the AI era.\u00a0<\/p>\n
New partner designations and tools\u00a0make it easier for\u00a0customers\u00a0to\u00a0find and\u00a0build partner teams for today\u2019s needs: AI-ready data centers, future-proofed workplaces, and digital resilience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At launch, new resources help partners differentiate and grow their offerings for customers.<\/p>\n
Today, Cisco (NASDAQ:\u00a0CSCO) announced the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Program after fifteen months\u00a0of co-design\u00a0with partners.\u00a0Cisco\u2019s success is built on close collaboration with its partners to meet customer needs in the fast-changing AI world. Now,\u00a0Cisco is boosting how it supports partners\u00a0while making it easier for them to help customers. The new program, built for developers, consultants, managed services providers, resellers, and other partner business models, better equips Cisco partners to deliver customer outcomes in the areas of AI-ready data centers, future-proofed workplaces, and digital resilience.<\/p>\n
The Cisco 360 Partner Program is designed to provide clarity and empower partners to drive more predictable profitability. At the same time, with the\u00a0new Cisco Partner Locator tool,\u00a0customers can now search for the right partner across key Cisco portfolios like Security, Networking, Collaboration, Services, Splunk, and Cloud and AI Infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith our partners, we\u2019ve strengthened what is already a world-class ecosystem to deliver even greater value and help our mutual customers connect, protect and thrive,\u201d said Tim Coogan, Senior Vice President of Global Partner Sales at Cisco.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Cisco 360 Partner Program helps us differentiate based on our expertise. We appreciate that we\u2019re measured on the value we bring; that only benefits our mutual customers,\u201d said Nicko Roussos, Senior Vice President, Cisco Strategy & Transformation, TD Synnex.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cisco\u2019s recent AI Readiness Index\u00a0shows that being AI ready is a competitive advantage for companies. Meeting these needs relies on expert partners collaborating to provide essential infrastructure, services, and AI-native capabilities. The Cisco 360 Partner Program recognizes partner expertise and rewards value creation across the customer lifecycle\u2014empowering partners to provide secure, agile solutions that support customers through transformation.<\/p>\n
The Cisco 360 Partner Program evolves\u00a0Cisco\u2019s program to align with partner and customer priorities:<\/p>\n
Clearer, more predictable earnings for partners with the Cisco Partner IncentiveNow live, the Cisco Partner Incentive (CPI) streamlines past program elements; offers partners clearer, more predictable earnings across Cisco\u2019s portfolio; and helps partners plan for growth by aligning sales focus and go-to-market strategies with Cisco\u2019s roadmap.<\/p>\n
Helping customers find the right expertiseCisco\u2019s new partner designations help customers easily identify partners with the right capabilities. All participants are recognized as registered Cisco Partners. Cisco Portfolio Partners demonstrate proven sales and technical expertise, practice maturity, and a strong commitment to customer engagement. Cisco Preferred Partners go even further, offering advanced technical skills, robust lifecycle and adoption practices, and the capability to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions.<\/p>\n
Enhanced resources: New Rebates, Partner Value Indexes, Development Fund, and AI AssistantPartners have access to new resources to help differentiate and grow their offerings for customers:<\/p>\n
Cisco Partner Incentive (CPI)\u00a0\u2013 Cisco is introducing CPI bonuses to increase partner earning potential, focusing on One Cisco including the new Secure Networking and Secure AI Infrastructure specializations. These temporary bonuses will expire at the end of July 2026.<\/p>\n
Partner Value Indexes (PVI)\u00a0\u2013 Cisco\u2019s main measurement framework will soon add dedicated indexes for Developers\/Advisors, Mass-Scale Infrastructure and Distributors with tailored learning paths and opportunities for these different types of partners to boost value and profitability.<\/p>\n
Distributor Development Fund\u00a0\u2013 This new fund is designed to drive stronger alignment and success between Cisco and distributor, focusing on partner growth and enablement.<\/p>\n
Enhanced Cisco AI Assistant\u00a0\u2013 A more intuitive Cisco AI Assistant for the Partner Experience Platform (PXP) helps partners work smarter and focus on delivering value to customers.<\/p>\n
More information is available in an overview of the\u00a0Cisco 360 Partner Program. Partners can learn additional details on the\u00a0Cisco 360 Partner Program website. Customers can find Cisco partners at the\u00a0Partner Tool locator.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Cisco 360 Partner Program was designed with partners\u00a0to foster collective success, enable differentiation, and help partners scale with confidence. It\u2019s about making our ecosystem\u2019s unique value clear to the market and our customers.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Elisabeth De\u00a0Dobbeleer, Senior Vice President, Cisco Partner Program\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cInsight is fully aligned with the Cisco Partner 360 Program and its focus on delivering meaningful customer outcomes. This approach reflects how we engage every day \u2014 leaning in to solve complex business challenges and accelerate transformation. Together, we are positioned to create even greater impact and measurable value for our shared customers.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Kevin Brown, Vice President, Partner Management, Insight<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve already actively engaged in the Cisco 360 Partner Program leading up to the launch and are already seeing the benefits of the Cisco Partner Incentive Estimator for planning. This insight plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver the most competitive solutions to our customers.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u2013Lane Irvine, Director, Strategic Alliances, Long View Systems<\/p>\n
\u201cCisco has invested significant time and effort in the redesign of this program. While there was understandable hesitation at the start, it\u2019s clear that the refinements made along the way have strengthened the overall approach. I especially appreciate that partner feedback was actively listened to and thoughtfully actioned throughout the process.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Alex Schank, Senior Partner Operations, Pomeroy Technologies, LLC\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCisco 360 is\u00a0a\u00a0bridge to\u00a0the\u00a0new partner model: high-touch, high-value, outcome-based, and AI-ready. The partners who embrace the Partner Value Index not as a scorecard but as a business plan will find that 2026 is not a year of consolidation but of unprecedented profitability.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Anurag Agrawal, Founder and Chief Global Analyst,\u00a0Techaisle\u00a0
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