Cisco Networking App Marketplace Partners at Cisco Live 2026

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Cisco Live US 2026 is just around the corner, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. We’re bringing together an impressive lineup of 24 Cisco Networking App Marketplace partners who are ready to showcase cutting-edge solutions, share real-world expertise, and connect with the Cisco community.

Whether you’re looking to explore new integrations, discover AI-powered automation tools, or learn how leading organizations are transforming their networks, our marketplace partners have something for everyone.

Who’s Attending CLUS 2026?

Our ecosystem spans multiple solution areas:

Wireless & Network Optimization: Ekahau, Wyebot, 7SIGNAL, and Hamina are bringing Wi-Fi design precision, client-side intelligence, network visibility, and advanced wireless planning solutions to enhance performance and troubleshooting across Meraki and Catalyst Center environments.

Network Operations & Automation: Red Hat, NetBox, Auvik, NetOp, IP Fabric, Zabbix, ManageEngine, ElastiFlow, and Progress Software are demonstrating how to simplify operations through intelligent automation, network documentation, infrastructure intelligence, and comprehensive monitoring.

Security & Policy Management: ORDR, Claroty, BackBox, Firemon, AlgoSec, and Tufin are highlighting zero-trust architectures, AI-driven threat detection, policy automation, and network security management.

Infrastructure & Connectivity: Megaport, BlueCAT, and Efficient IP are presenting solutions for network infrastructure management, DNS/DHCP, service delivery, and network telemetry.

Specialized Solutions: SingleWire brings modern critical communication capabilities, while OnStak delivers computer vision and IoT management.

What to Expect On-Site

Live Demonstrations & Booth Experiences: Partners like Ekahau will run multiple daily demos with dedicated demo stations. Wyebot is bringing interactive booth experiences with giveaways and exclusive swag. Many partners are hosting private meeting suites for one-on-one conversations.

Expert-Led Speaking Sessions: Over 15 dedicated sessions featuring partner experts and Cisco customers discussing real-world use cases:

Monday, June 1

  • 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM PDT: How Megaport Built the World’s Largest NaaS by Partnering with Cisco [CSSMSI-2000]
    Speakers: Alex Mitev (Cisco SE) & Cameron Daniel (Megaport CTO)
  • 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM PDT: The Unified Edge: Orchestrating Cisco Meraki, Catalyst, and Intersight with Ansible [WOSPAR-2014]
    Speaker: Steve Fulmer, Product Manager, Red Hat
  • 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM PDT: Building the Future: Scalable Wireless Designs for the Wi-Fi 7 Era [WOSPAR-1007]
    Speaker: Matt Starling, Sr. Director Product Marketing, Ekahau
  • 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM PDT: Modern Network Operations: Staying in Control with AI-Guided Action from Auvik Aurora [WOSPAR-2036]
    Speaker: Hao Zhang, Manager Sales Engineering, Auvik
  • 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM PDT: From AI-Driven Insights to Action: Automating Network Resilience at Scale [WOSPAR-2039]
    Speaker: Irfahn Khimji, Field CTO, BackBox
  • 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM PDT: Beyond Observability: Agentic AI for Network Operations [WOSPAR-2050]
    Speaker: Bibi Rosenbach, CEO, NetOp CLD Ltd

Tuesday, June 2

  • 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM PDT: ORDR AI for Total Cisco Visibility and Zero Trust Policy Automation [WOSPAR-2037]
    Speaker: Craig Hyps, Fellow Solutions Architect, ORDR
  • 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM PDT: Backbone to the Future: Scaling AI with Megaport’s Global NaaS [CENSPG-1021]
    Speakers: Guru Shenoy (SVP Product Management, Cisco), Michael van Rooyen (EVP Global Innovation, Megaport), Bill Gartner (SVP/GM Optical Systems, Cisco)

Wednesday, June 3

  • 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM PDT: Precision Performance: Navigating End-to-End Connectivity Troubleshooting [WOSPAR-1008]
    Speaker: Matt Starling, Sr. Director Product Marketing, Ekahau
  • 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM PDT: Seconds Matter: Enhancing Safety with Cisco and Modern Critical Communication Solutions [WOSPAR-2006]
    Speaker: Ken Rosko, Channel Manager, SingleWire Software
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM PDT: Lead in 15 – The Visibility Imperative: Using Personal Branding to Unite Distributed Teams [ITLGEN-2503]
    Speaker: Alexis Bertholf, Megaport
  • 12:30 PM – 12:50 PM PDT: Solving the Network Visibility Gap With AI-Driven Experience Insights [WOSPAR-2035]
    Speaker: Eric Camulli, 7SIGNAL, Inc.
  • 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM PDT: Transforming Cisco Network Operations with Ansible Automation Platform: From Playbooks to Intelligent Automation [DEVNET-2838]
    Speaker: Sagar Paul, Senior Software Engineer, Red Hat
  • 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM PDT: Authenticity in Action: How Adaptability and Advocacy Shape Tech Careers [CENLTF-1026]
    Speakers: Nicole Soloko (Director Strategy & Planning, Cisco), Marc Moffett (VP Solutions Engineering Americas, Cisco), Alex Sapiz (SVP Corporate Marketing, Cisco), Alexis Bertholf (Megaport)
  • 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM PDT: The Small Wins That Save Millions: How Under Armour Uses IP Fabric to Keep Big Projects Moving [WOSPAR-2046]
    Speakers: Chris Dooly (Sr Lead Network Engineer, Under Armour), Lauren Malhoit (Global Director Solution Architecture, IP Fabric)
  • 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM PDT: Simplifying Network Operations: Cisco Catalyst Center & Meraki Integrations with NetBox [CISCOU-2640]
    Speaker: Ben Bowling, Solutions Engineer, NetBox Labs

Complete Partner Lineup at CLUS 2026

Gold Sponsors: Red Hat, Ekahau, BlueCAT

Bronze Sponsors: Hamina, AlgoSec, Wyebot, IP Fabric, Efficient IP, ManageEngine, Tufin, Netbox, Progress Software

Copper Sponsors: ElastiFlow, Zabbix, OnStak, Megaport

Village Sponsors: SingleWire (Collaboration Village), Auvik (Networking Village), 7Signal (Networking Village), ORDR (Security Village), Claroty (Security Village), BackBox (Security Village), Firemon (Security Village), NetOp (Networking Village)

How to Connect

Find Your Partners: Look for our partners across the World of Solutions sponsorship areas, Security Village, Networking Village, and Collaboration Village. A visual guide will be available on-site to help you navigate.

Attend Sessions: Review the Cisco Live Session Catalog and add partner-hosted sessions to your schedule before you arrive.

Schedule Meetings: Many partners have dedicated meeting spaces available. Connect with them in advance to lock in time for deeper conversations about your specific needs.

Why Partner Solutions Matter

The Cisco Networking App Marketplace is home to over 350 applications purpose-built to extend Cisco’s capabilities. From AI-driven troubleshooting to automated compliance, from wireless optimization to infrastructure visibility, these solutions help organizations accelerate digital transformation and maximize their Cisco investments.

At CLUS 2026, you’ll see firsthand how these partnerships are driving innovation across industries.

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