Partner

Our annual Partner Summit kicks off November 13th in Las Vegas. And you’ll want to catch this one, as we’ve transformed many facets of the Partner Program this year—with more exciting things in the works for FY19. Can’t make it in person? You can also stream it live. Before you attend, let’s take a…

Energy. Networking. Exclusives. Announcements. Idea Sharing. Inspiration. Excitement. Momentum. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when I think about Cisco’s premier partner event of the year. Cisco Partner Summit 2018 is just one week away and I am looking forward to joining the Ci…

I live in the city of Phoenix (cacti everywhere!) which is part of Maricopa County, Arizona, USA.  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Maricopa County was the fastest growing county in the U.S. in 2017. Over 70K people moved in last year – maybe this is why it seems I am complaining about the traff…

First Interstate Bank just celebrated their 50th birthday. They started as a single branch in Sheridan, Wyoming and, now, half a century later, they have over 2,000 employees in 120 offices across the Northwest. And that growth shows no sign of slowing down. To support their growth, First Interstate…

Cisco Partner Summit is around the corner, and we have assembled a few key learnings and thoughts to help you with your conversations regarding the business model transition to recurring offers that is underway. It’s all about software and subscriptions Gartner analysts predict $3.7 Trillion in 20…

This summer, whenever my daughter and I wanted to get some quality time, we’d drive into Bar Harbor to Jordan’s Restaurant for breakfast (served all day, which is key, because we didn’t always make it in the AM).  It’s a little out of the way, and often the line is out the door, but there’s a reason…

You put on the parachute before you leave the plane. The helmet before the bike ride. In much the same way, the key to staying cyber-safe is assessing risk long before anything scary happens. Safety can’t be an afterthought. Though we’re approaching the end of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month,…

In the digital world, growth is more than just increasing the top line. For our partners who serve small to mid-sized (SMB) customers, growth can mean anything from reaching new markets to extending their relevance. In order to succeed, these partners need a knowledgeable and trusted supplier who ca…

At the foothills of Kentucky’s Daniel Boone national forest, you’ll find Morehead State University (MSU). Every fall, 10,000 students make the campus their home. And that campus comes with quite a view—a stunning backdrop of wildlife, wilderness, and changing leaves. MSU wanted their technology to b…