Partnering for Purpose

Cisco and Orange Business have at the heart of their business a drive to power an inclusive future. We create the space for our employees to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to create a positive impact, not only for customers and partners, but also for wider society and the planet. Recently, we partnered together to host a Green Day event in the French countryside.

We were excited to introduce a new Partnering for Purpose category in our 6th annual global Partner Innovation Challenge. The new category awards $25K (USD) prizes to partners that best showcase how they are integrating innovation with purpose within four areas of focus.

As part of Cisco’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Channel Leader, Stacy Betts, explores the importance of these initiatives from the partner perspective.

Cisco Partner Summit 2023 marks a significant moment—and the ideal stage for us to proudly unveil the victors of Cisco's sixth annual global Partner Innovation Challenge. It's an opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the remarkable innovation flowing from the exceptional talent within our partner community.

Cisco provides a platform that bridges the gap between candidates and employers, in doing so we support a more inclusive experience for those seeking employment through the Talent Bridge program.

Cisco is committed to leveraging our unique strengths to power an inclusive future for all. And together, Cisco and our partners can work together for a more sustainable--and regenerative--future.

In April 2023, the Cisco Vietnam DPSE team collaborated with distributors M.Tech, Synnex, and TechData, along with Cisco Black Belt to launch the “Black Belt Certification for a Reason” campaign.

The annual global Cisco Partner Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for partners to highlight their technical and software skills in developing innovative solutions based on Cisco technologies.

With the Aeta children in mind, VST ECS created a plan to "do good" while motivating the partner community. In November 2022, they launched a month-long “Black Belt Certification for a Cause” contest for their partner community.