Marc Surplus

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We just launched a new, intuitive deal registration platform that provides speed without compromise. It saves time during registration and approvals by using a guided experience.

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Marc Surplus unboxes the new Cisco Partner Program and shows you how we're bringing out siloed programs together into a single, cohesive framework structured around the roles you play with your customers, as opposed to how you transact with Cisco.

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Today, we are launching the DevNet Specialization designed for partners with a robust software development practice. It validates and highlights their ability to automate solutions and develop applications on top of Cisco platforms.

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I hope you’re ready for some good news. CRN published their annual Partner Program guide this week. Thanks to you, this is the ninth straight year we have won one of their prestigious Five Star awards. I’m proud to say, for the first time ever, we won three awards.

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In November 2019, we announced Cisco’s Perform Plus rebate program for partners, and I’m happy to say the program is now live globally.

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Read a quick update on Perform Plus, a new program to invest in partners who have a dedicated practice that serves small and mid-size customers.

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Cisco helps you “Own Your Edge” by unveiling two new catalyst Lifecycle Starter programs and a new Lifecycle Incentives program at its annual Partner Summit conference.

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Marc Surplus takes a look back at promises from Partner Summit 2018 and how we've done as we're heading back into this year's partner event.

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I'm excited to announce new changes that are fundamentally evolving our programs to align with Cisco’s strategic tranisiton to software and a focus across the lifecycle of your business.

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Global Gold is for highly-specialized partners who can provide a Gold level experience to their customers globally. That’s a tall order, but our partners decide how they meet the requirements.