This week, we continue with our coverage of XChange 2012, where UBM Channel presented the Annual Report Card Awards. While on site at the event in Texas, we had a chance to talk about cloud with our partners as well as trends they’re seeing.

In this video, we chat it up with Cisco partners Ed Greenberg of Alliant Technologies, Mont Phelps of NWN, David Powell of TekLinks, and Peter Valters of Empowered Networks. Watch as they share their thoughts about the rush to the cloud—including the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

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Tags: alliant technologies, ARC Awards, Cisco Hosted Collaboration Solution, ciscochannels, empowered networks, nwn, TekLinks, UBM, XChange 2012

You’ve seen a number of posts on the Channels blog recently about cloud and the growing opportunity. But don’t just take our word for it. Several of our Cisco Master Partners took time to tell their stories. Specifically, how embracing the world of many clouds is helping them expand their value to customers—and increase their bottom line.

Those generously sharing their insights today include:

• NIL Data Communications, Klemen Štular, CEO
• OnX Enterprise Solutions, Chris Sator, CTO, Cloud Services
• TekLinks, David Powell, VP of Managed Services

But before you dive in and read their stories, the Channels blog wants to say, “Thank You!” We truly appreciate and value our partners’ insights. And for the rest of you, don’t forget to visit the new cloud content on Cisco.com and learn more about Cisco Collaborative Professional Services.

Meanwhile, let the cloud journey continue! Read More »

Tags: channel partners, Chris Sator, cloud, collaborative professional services, David Powell, Flip IT, Klmen Stular, NIL Data Communications, NIL Hypercenter, OnX Enterprise Solutions, TekLinks