Company Name
Size :
>1000
Location :
United States
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Person's name
Title of the person
Partnership Program :
Target Partner Location :
Worldwide
Target Partner Persona :
Integrator, Service Provider, Developer, Advisor, Consultant
Cisco Partner
Are you a company that builds, sells, supports, or advises on networking, cloud, security, collaboration, or other Cisco-based solutions?
You can participate in one or more of the following roles with Cisco, depending on what your business does. As an Integrator, you build solutions that solve customer business problems based on your expertise. As a Provider, you deliver “as-a-service” or managed solutions with flexible consumption options. As a Developer, you create unique applications or solutions using Cisco platforms. Finally, as an Advisor, you provide consulting and advisory services across the sales cycle, including market and business consulting.
🌟 Key Benefits of the Program:
Joining Cisco’s Partner Program gives your company access to:
- Training, certifications, specializations, and other enablement tools to build expertise.
- Marketing & demand generation resources and support.
- Financial incentives: rebates, promotions, discounts, etc., depending on your role and level.
- Support tools including presales technical support, partner-specific resources, access to tools & platforms.
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
- Partner Registration
Cisco User ID (existing Cisco account required).
Legal entity able to sign Cisco’s Partner Agreement / Indirect Channel Partner Agreement.
Physical business location in the country (not just a P.O. box or virtual address).
Valid business email domain (not Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).
Compliance with Cisco’s anti-corruption and ethics requirements.
Proof of relationship with an authorized Cisco distributor (for resellers). - Specializations & Certifications
Employ staff with required Cisco certifications (technical, sales, engineering).
Maintain certifications (renewal required periodically).
Demonstrate expertise in Cisco technology areas or architectures. - Business & Performance Metrics
Meet Cisco revenue or performance thresholds.
Achieve customer satisfaction targets.
Demonstrate service delivery capabilities (implementation, support, post-sales).
Pass audits or service validations if required. - Role / Level-Specific Requirements
Requirements differ for Integrator, Provider, Developer, or Advisor roles.
Higher partner levels (Select, Premier, Gold) require more certifications, revenue, and services capability.
Advanced programs (e.g., Partner Lifecycle Services) have extra requirements such as architecture specializations and performance metrics. - Ongoing Maintenance
Renew specializations and certifications annually.
Maintain compliance with Cisco Partner Agreement.
Provide accurate reporting and cooperate with audits.
Uphold Cisco’s standards for delivery, ethics, and performance.
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