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Partner Profitability Is Changing — Are You Building for Durability?
Jeff EdwardsFebruary 05, 2026
Stop building for the next transaction and start building for the next decade. Discover how the Cisco 360 Partner Program helps partners unlock a $6.06 revenue multiplier by mastering managed services, customer lifecycle practices, and recurring revenue streams to drive long-term, predictable growth.
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The Leaders Who Make Partnership Real
Tim CooganFebruary 02, 2026
Congratulations to Cisco’s 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs—exceptional leaders recognized for their commitment to building enduring partnerships, driving innovation, and delivering trusted results for our partners worldwide.
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Is the Cisco 360 Partner Program Good for Small and Mid-Sized Partners? An Analyst’s Perspective
Andrew SageDecember 16, 2025
Cisco 360 represents a major structural shift for 2-tier SMB partners, replacing legacy volume-based incentives with a value-driven model that rewards capabilities, engagement, and managed services maturity. This analysis explains how SMB-focused integrators and MSPs can leverage Meraki certifications, Customer Success tiers, and the Partner Value Index to unlock higher margins, reduce growth penalties, and build profitable lifecycle-focused practices.
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Unlocking Profitable Growth: Cisco’s 2025 Partner Summit Reinvents the Collaboration Journey
Kristyn HoganDecember 15, 2025
Cisco's Partner Summit 2025 introduces a streamlined approach for partners to achieve profitable growth by guiding customers through their complete collaboration journey. Discover new tools, incentives, and resources designed to simplify your work, strengthen your business, and deliver impactful outcomes with Cisco Collaboration solutions from awareness to adoption.
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The Power of Listening: Building Community through Co-Design
Gary WolfsonDecember 11, 2025
Discover how the Cisco 360 Partner Program was built through deep listening, co-design, and collaboration with partners, fostering a stronger, more committed community and transforming relationships.