Nirav Sheth

This week marks a historic time for Cisco. And for you, our partners. A new era of networking is here, and I couldn’t be more excited! We are leading a breakthrough from the traditional, manual “set and forget” network to a new intuitive network that’s more agile, intelligent, automated, and secure.…

According to IDC, companies with modern networks and digital initiatives realize 2-3 times the rate of growth in revenue, customer retention, and profit. In order to reap the benefits of digitization, companies need the right foundation in their enterprise. However, 63% of companies have not yet mad…

One of the things I value most about Cisco Partner Connection week is the in-depth conversations I get to have with many of our top partners across the globe. I heard from many of you about the customer conversations you are having about operational efficiency, risk management, and customer and work…

During the many events I attend each year, we hear one consistent piece of feedback from Cisco partners: to get a better understanding of the solutions that will make them more profitable. The great news? Opportunities are limitless, particularly in our three core focus areas – security, data center…

At Cisco, the success of our customers and partners is what drives us – it’s core to who we are as a company. As longstanding Cisco employees, our roles have spanned services, sales, and support, and this cross-functional view has given us an unwavering customer-centric mindset. We also believe stro…

Last week, I discussed the NetAcademy and Talent Bridge program from the student’s perspective. But really, that is only half of the story. I believe it’s essential to understand the NetAcademy program from an educator’s perspective, too. Why, you ask? Because who knows students better than their ow…

  At Cisco Partner Summit in November, a hot topic when talking with many of you was talent. How do you make sure you have the right people with the right skills for the digital economy? As I mentioned in my blog last week, Cisco Networking Academy is all about developing the best IT students f…

Business and IT continue to change more rapidly than ever, yet as a manager I remain committed to one consistent thing – hiring the best talent and arming them with the skills for a successful future. Whether you are growing your own career, or building a team, Cisco can help. So, how can Cisco help…

Cisco Partner Summit is one of my favorite times each year. It’s kind of like the World Cup for our team, where we go all-out to help our partners accelerate their business opportunities. We come together, get creative, make big investments, and strengthen relationships built around our strategic pi…