Channel Programs
Editor’s Notebook: Random tidbits from the Cisco braintrust
Short hits from Chuck Robbins et al on how Cisco thinks about change, SMB, new partner types, cloud agnosticism, acquisitions, and more.
Cisco Partner Summit
Channel Programs
Cisco Partner Summit Preview with Mark Collins [Podcast]
Cisco Canada channel chief Mark Collins joins the podcast to tee up next week’s Partner Summit in San Francisco and discuss the Canadian market.
Channel Programs
Cisco Canada looks within for new sales teams
A new program at Cisco Canada is encouraging staff from other parts of the business to try their hand at selling the networking giant’s offerings.
Distribution
Video: Recapping Cisco Partner Summit with Avnet
Avnet Technology Solutions’ Phillip Privett recaps the highlights of Cisco’s Partner Summit 2015 and discusses the distributor’s relationship with Cisco.
Networking
Thoughts on Chuck Robbins’ ascension and the channel
How Cisco previewed Chuck Robbins’ introduction as CEO last week, and what the new boss means to the channel, and potentially to the channel chief role.
Networking
Podcast: Cisco Partner Summit 2015
Cisco Canada president Bernadette Wightman, channel chief David De Abreu, and Westcon North America EVP Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy recap Cisco Partner Summit.
Channel Programs
Cisco looks to cement software rep with new partner program
With a growing software portfolio and a new partner program on the way, the networking giant calls on partners to get serious about software lifecycle.
Channel Programs
Podcast: Cisco Partner Summit 2015 Preview
Cisco global channel chief Bruce Klein and Canadian counterpart David De Abreu join the podcast to preview Cisco Partner Summit, April 27 to 30 in Montreal.
Featured Post
Can network intelligence make networks money-makers?
HP and Cisco demonstrate to partners who increased network intelligence can lead to apps that will make network upgrades interesting to the C-suite.
Cloud
10 (more) things to know about Cisco’s Intercloud
Cisco says details of its Intercloud strategy will be announced at Cisco Live in May. Here are some facts gleaned at Partner Summit in the meantime.
Featured Post
Simple the Best: Presenting our Canadian Cisco Partner Summit 2014 Award winners
Cisco Canada channel chief David De Abreu on the company’s award winning Canadian partners
Channel Programs
Cisco plans recruiting binge for solution partners
Under its new Solution Partner Program, Cisco will aim to connect ISVs, consultants, and other solution builders with its broad base of resellers.
Channel Programs
Cisco to scrap silver tier in next channel program
New program to roll out over 24 months, will introduce new Cisco partner requirments for Gold around Hybrid IT, cloud, and managed services.
Channel Programs
Liveblog: Kicking off Cisco Partner Summit 2014
Liveblogging the kickoff keynotes for Cisco PArnter Summit 2014, including CEO John Chambers and channel chiefs Bruce Klein and Edison Peres.
Channel Programs
HP and Cisco: Head-to-Head Again in Las Vegas
HP and Cisco once again plan their partner confabs for the same time. In 2014, both will descend on Las Vegas for a busy week of channel news.
Featured Post
Cisco Earnings Reflecting Another Tech Bubble
Cisco beat estimates and improved profits, but is still slashing 4,000 jobs because of economic inconsistency. Could this be another tech bubble?
Channel Programs
Andrew Sage to Head Cisco Americas Distribution
Cisco has tapped 14-year Cisco veteran Andrew Sage to be the new vice president for Americas distribution at the vendor.
Featured Post
Cisco’s Internet of Everything Is Just Too Big
Is Cisco’s $14.4 trillion opportunity the next big thing, or something that’s been here a long time?
Channel Programs
Cisco Shifts from Supply to Demand in Cloud
Having built up its cloud builders and cloud providers, networking giant looks build an ecosystem
Featured Post
No More Mr. Nice Chambers
Cisco CEO comes out swinging at competition, proclaims drive to be number-one in both communications and IT