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Cisco is committed to making training and enablement a competitive differentiator for partners.<\/p>\n
What makes the difference between partners who thrive and those who struggle comes down to partner readiness: the right information, at the right time, delivered in a way that actually helps partners win deals and grow their business.<\/p>\n
In recent months, Cisco\u2019s leadership team has fundamentally rethought how the company enables its entire partner ecosystem. What emerged from these conversations is both a recognition of where Cisco can improve and a clear roadmap for where the company is heading.<\/p>\n
The Challenge Cisco Is Solving Together With Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn some cases, Cisco doesn\u2019t always get partners what they need to plan, sell and deliver in the timeframe that partners need it. Information comes out, and it doesn\u2019t always align with where business needs. Partners have been asked to become experts on everything, all the time, and that\u2019s not realistic for their teams.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the pace of innovation isn\u2019t slowing down. AI is reshaping customer expectations. Product launches happen faster than ever. Partner customers are asking questions about technologies that didn\u2019t exist six months ago.<\/p>\n
There is a better way.<\/p>\n
A New Framework: Three Motions That Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\nCisco has built its partner training and enablement framework around three core motions that align with how partner businesses actually operate.<\/p>\n
Company-Wide Alignment<\/strong> means when Cisco launches major innovations, the Tier 1 and Tier 2 launch-related partners get more information sooner, instead of after the product announcement. Cisco is working directly with its product teams to ensure partners have early access to what\u2019s coming, so partners can build technical skills and go-to-market capabilities before their customers start asking questions.<\/p>\nSales-Aligned Enablement<\/strong> recognizes that Cisco\u2019s global sales team is focusing more proactively on education and enablement than ever before. When these business plans align with partner businesses, partners will get the advanced training, competitive intelligence, and sales tools they need to win and grow alongside Cisco account teams.<\/p>\nTailored Enablement<\/strong> acknowledges that not every training and enablement initiative needs to be global. Competitive threats vary by region. Customer needs and market access differ across geographies. The ideal customer profile determines who gets access to which training. Enablement must be relevant to help partners grow where they compete.<\/p>\nFive New Capabilities Announced at Partner Summit
<\/strong><\/h2>\nAt Partner Summit, Cisco announced five major partner enablement capabilities that bring this framework to life. This is Cisco delivering on its promise to make partnering with Cisco simpler and more profitable.<\/p>\n
AI Assistant for Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\nPartners have said for years: navigating the Cisco ecosystem can be complex. Finding the right information, understanding how to maximize partnership, figuring out the next best action takes time partners don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n
Cisco built something specifically for partners. Not a generic AI tool. Not another portal to learn. An intelligent assistant that knows the partnership, understands the business, and gives partners exactly what they need. This isn\u2019t a concept. It\u2019s live today in the Partner Experience Platform.<\/p>\n
Cisco\u2019s AI Assistant in the Partner Experience Platform (PXP) delivers real-time support and insights to empower partners for growth and success. Watch the video: Introducing Cisco\u2019s AI Assistant for Partners in PXP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPartner Learning Journeys<\/strong><\/h2>\nCisco delivered over 1.6 million training hours to partners last year, but partners told the company it felt overwhelming. Where do I start? What is the path?<\/p>\n
Learning Journeys provide curated, step-by-step paths where partners go from zero to proficient in key areas of the portfolio. Whether it\u2019s networking, security, collaboration, or AI, Learning Journeys make it simple. Partners follow a clear path, see progress along the way, and earn Partner Value Index credit. It\u2019s available now.<\/p>\n
Enhanced Demo Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\nPartners have been asking for this for years: customers buy solutions, not products. Cisco heard that feedback. The company is now opening up the same solution demo environments that Cisco uses internally. Partners can now show customers technology working together in environments that look like their actual business. This will be available later this month to Preferred Partners in the Cisco 360 Partner Program.<\/p>\n
Cisco AI Assistant for Partner Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis tool is an AI assistant built into Webex. Imagine a partner team has a customer meeting tomorrow about a new product. They go to Webex, ask the AI assistant in natural language what training they need, and instantly get access to exactly the relevant training. No searching through catalogs. Simple and fast, and available now.<\/p>\n
Quarterly Development Focus<\/strong><\/h2>\nCisco is shifting to quarterly development cycles so partners get fresher, more relevant content aligned to what\u2019s actually launching in the market right now. The company is moving at the speed business demands.<\/p>\n
One more thing: One Cisco training for partners is now available on Cisco Black Belt Academy. Partners can now learn how to position the full Cisco portfolio paired with the Cisco 360 Partner Program, all in one place.<\/p>\n
These capabilities are rolling out now. This is Cisco delivering on its promise to make partnering with Cisco simpler and more profitable.<\/p>\n
What This Means for Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\nThese five capabilities represent a fundamental shift in how Cisco enables its partner ecosystem. Partners get access to the right information sooner. Training is organized around actual learning paths instead of random courses. Demo environments show solutions, not just products. And AI makes it faster to find exactly what partners need.<\/p>\n
For partners who\u2019ve invested in building deep capabilities across Cisco\u2019s portfolio, this means better tools to win. For partners focused on specific technologies, this means clearer paths to expertise. For all partners, this means enablement that actually helps grow business.<\/p>\n
Cisco\u2019s commitment is clear: make partnering simpler, more profitable, and built around how partners actually work. These four capabilities are proof of that commitment in action.<\/p>\n
Thanks for an incredible Cisco Partner Summit. Now let\u2019s go build.<\/p>\n
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Cisco has built its partner training and enablement framework around three core motions that align with how partner businesses actually operate.<\/p>\n
Company-Wide Alignment<\/strong> means when Cisco launches major innovations, the Tier 1 and Tier 2 launch-related partners get more information sooner, instead of after the product announcement. Cisco is working directly with its product teams to ensure partners have early access to what\u2019s coming, so partners can build technical skills and go-to-market capabilities before their customers start asking questions.<\/p>\n Sales-Aligned Enablement<\/strong> recognizes that Cisco\u2019s global sales team is focusing more proactively on education and enablement than ever before. When these business plans align with partner businesses, partners will get the advanced training, competitive intelligence, and sales tools they need to win and grow alongside Cisco account teams.<\/p>\n Tailored Enablement<\/strong> acknowledges that not every training and enablement initiative needs to be global. Competitive threats vary by region. Customer needs and market access differ across geographies. The ideal customer profile determines who gets access to which training. Enablement must be relevant to help partners grow where they compete.<\/p>\n At Partner Summit, Cisco announced five major partner enablement capabilities that bring this framework to life. This is Cisco delivering on its promise to make partnering with Cisco simpler and more profitable.<\/p>\n Partners have said for years: navigating the Cisco ecosystem can be complex. Finding the right information, understanding how to maximize partnership, figuring out the next best action takes time partners don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n Cisco built something specifically for partners. Not a generic AI tool. Not another portal to learn. An intelligent assistant that knows the partnership, understands the business, and gives partners exactly what they need. This isn\u2019t a concept. It\u2019s live today in the Partner Experience Platform.<\/p>\n Cisco\u2019s AI Assistant in the Partner Experience Platform (PXP) delivers real-time support and insights to empower partners for growth and success. Watch the video: Introducing Cisco\u2019s AI Assistant for Partners in PXP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cisco delivered over 1.6 million training hours to partners last year, but partners told the company it felt overwhelming. Where do I start? What is the path?<\/p>\n Learning Journeys provide curated, step-by-step paths where partners go from zero to proficient in key areas of the portfolio. Whether it\u2019s networking, security, collaboration, or AI, Learning Journeys make it simple. Partners follow a clear path, see progress along the way, and earn Partner Value Index credit. It\u2019s available now.<\/p>\n Partners have been asking for this for years: customers buy solutions, not products. Cisco heard that feedback. The company is now opening up the same solution demo environments that Cisco uses internally. Partners can now show customers technology working together in environments that look like their actual business. This will be available later this month to Preferred Partners in the Cisco 360 Partner Program.<\/p>\n This tool is an AI assistant built into Webex. Imagine a partner team has a customer meeting tomorrow about a new product. They go to Webex, ask the AI assistant in natural language what training they need, and instantly get access to exactly the relevant training. No searching through catalogs. Simple and fast, and available now.<\/p>\n Cisco is shifting to quarterly development cycles so partners get fresher, more relevant content aligned to what\u2019s actually launching in the market right now. The company is moving at the speed business demands.<\/p>\n One more thing: One Cisco training for partners is now available on Cisco Black Belt Academy. Partners can now learn how to position the full Cisco portfolio paired with the Cisco 360 Partner Program, all in one place.<\/p>\n These capabilities are rolling out now. This is Cisco delivering on its promise to make partnering with Cisco simpler and more profitable.<\/p>\n These five capabilities represent a fundamental shift in how Cisco enables its partner ecosystem. Partners get access to the right information sooner. Training is organized around actual learning paths instead of random courses. Demo environments show solutions, not just products. And AI makes it faster to find exactly what partners need.<\/p>\n For partners who\u2019ve invested in building deep capabilities across Cisco\u2019s portfolio, this means better tools to win. For partners focused on specific technologies, this means clearer paths to expertise. For all partners, this means enablement that actually helps grow business.<\/p>\n Cisco\u2019s commitment is clear: make partnering simpler, more profitable, and built around how partners actually work. These four capabilities are proof of that commitment in action.<\/p>\n Thanks for an incredible Cisco Partner Summit. Now let\u2019s go build.<\/p>\n Want to learn more about how these changes might<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>impact<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>your business? Reach out to your Partner Account Executive or<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>connect with<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>me directly. This is a conversation<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>we\u2019re<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>having with partners across our ecosystem, and your perspective matters.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n We\u2019d love to hear what you think. Ask a Question, Comment Below, and Stay Connected with #CiscoPartners on social!<\/p>\n Cisco Partners Facebook\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0@CiscoPartners X<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Cisco Partners LinkedIn<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nFive New Capabilities Announced at Partner Summit
<\/strong><\/h2>\nAI Assistant for Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Partner Learning Journeys<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Enhanced Demo Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cisco AI Assistant for Partner Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Quarterly Development Focus<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What This Means for Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\n