Partner

Play and work are all integrated and cloud-based in our day-to-day lives, and we expect the same in our work environment.

Starting today, we are working with Intelisys, a leading master agent, and their 1,700+ channel sales professionals. Intelisys agents are now authorized to offer Webex Meetings, Webex Calling and a select group of Webex Devices to their customers who are interested in cloud collaboration products and services for an inclusive hybrid workplace.

The future of work is hybrid, the data is hard to ignore. As employees head back to the office, 77% will embrace a flexible style and 98% of meetings will include at least one remote participant. Such is the new way of life.

Cisco partners continue to tell us that one of the most valuable ways Cisco can help them to be successful, is to facilitate their meeting with other partners in the broad Cisco partner ecosystem.

Cisco's strategy has evolved for many years and this week we have solidified our Hybrid, Multicloud, and App-centric cloud strategies with our Future Cloud launch. The span of opportunities has never been greater.

This past quarter was just as much of a challenge as the two before, but we have seen outstanding results from our collective hard work, and I thank you for it. There is no way that we could have made this kind of progress alone.

Equinix and Cisco have partnered to help enterprises deploy and interconnect Cisco HyperFlex™ on Platform Equinix®, where they can gain access to an essential HCI foundation and agile hybrid/multi-cloud services at the edge. I’ve spoken of Cisco SD-WAN deployment options through Equinix in a previous blog. Here, I’ll focus on Cisco’s Cloud Architecture at the Edge.

To help accelerate the safe return to office we’re simplifying offers and investing in programs that will make it easier for partners to deliver hybrid experiences and keeping profitability top of mind. Here are three resources that will enhance your go-to-market efforts:

As companies seek guidance and help to navigate their IT journey post-COVID, the role of partners has become more vital. Guest blogger Steve White, Program Vice President at IDC, discusses how the Cisco Partner Program can help companies adapt and evolve by using iDC's five-stage model for enterprise recovery.