LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2019 /CNW/ -- Cisco Partner
Summit – All roads lead to Las
Vegas this year for Cisco's annual Partner Summit event.
Running November 4 through 6 at the
Aria Resort and Casino in Las
Vegas, the 24th annual Partner Summit brings
together more than 2,100 partners from over 80 countries around the
world.
Cisco partners have unique capabilities that already give them
an edge in the marketplace to deliver new solutions and results to
customers. The invitation-only event is for partners to network,
engage in strategy discussions, get technology updates and develop
new business leadership skills to ultimately perform, transform and
own their edge.
"Partners have always been central to our business strategy and
core to who we are as a company," said Chuck Robbins, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Cisco. "They bring diverse talent and expertise to our
collective customers and I am confident that together we will
continue to capture the immense opportunities ahead, deliver the
best solutions and customer experience possible and make a true
impact on the world around us."
Cisco Partner Summit is a critical event because partners are
the heart and soul of the company's business. Every year, nearly 90
percent of Cisco's revenue flows through the partner channel and as
an extension of Cisco's salesforce, Partner Summit is the marquee
event for partners to understand the key strategies and focus areas
for the next year.
"Partners remain our biggest sales engine and we are deeply
committed to helping them perform and transform," said Oliver
Tuszik, Senior Vice President of the Global Partner Organization.
"Our goal is to help our partners differentiate themselves while
ultimately creating value. We want to be more than just the best
technology vendor, but rather an irreplaceable partner to drive
long term success."
Expected announcements at the Partner Summit include a dedicated
focus on Customer Experience and significant investments in
helping partners grow and profit through the lifecycle. Cisco is
also expected to showcase innovations in networking, security,
collaboration and a renewed focus on the Small Business space.
Highlights of Cisco Partner Summit
Virtual Partner Summit
- For those partners who can't make to the fabled Nevada desert in November, Cisco will be
conducting a Virtual Partner Summit.
- Global Insight Sessions will stream live. Geo Connection
Sessions and Impact Sessions will be available the day after they
happen. To learn more about the topics that will be covered or to
view the entire agenda, please visit the event website.
Global Insight Session – Day One
- Tuesday, November 5, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
PT
- Learn how the Internet of the Future will enable our customers
to do things they haven't seen in the past. Join Chuck Robbins, chairman and chief
executive officer, Cisco to hear an update on
Cisco's strategy, how Cisco is aligning to our customer's needs and
the opportunity for partners to help them navigate complex
technology transitions. David
Goeckeler, executive vice president and general manager,
networking and security business, Cisco will also speak about the
technology innovations we are delivering in our networking and
security portfolio and Maria
Martinez, executive vice president and chief customer
experience officer, Cisco will wrap it up by showing Cisco's
commitment to helping partners build a profitable customer
experience practice.
Global Insight Session – Day Two
- Wednesday, November 6,
8:30 am – 10:30 am PT
- Tune in to the second Global Insight session where Amy Chang, executive vice president and general
manager, Cisco collaboration will help say 'hello future' with
Cognitive Collaboration and unveil exciting new solutions. Then,
Oliver Tuszik, senior vice president, global partner organization,
Cisco will provide an update on the latest partner strategy and how
Cisco is helping partners unlock their differentiation.
Gerri Elliott, executive vice
president and chief sales and marketing officer, Cisco and
Jim Walsh, senior vice president,
growth marketing, Cisco will tie it all together with a look into a
portfolio of new sales plays designed for partners to use now, to
meet growth and profitability targets. It's time to Own your
edge!
Partner Hub
- Monday, November 4, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
PT
- Tuesday, Nov. 5, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
PT
- Wednesday, Nov. 6, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
PT
- One of the most valuable aspects of Cisco Partner Summit is the
opportunity to exchange information and ideas with the partners and
Cisco. The Partner Hub is where attendees can connect, share ideas,
build relationships and learn. The focus will be on the customer
experience, with more than a dozen demonstration areas and
TED-style talks covering topics ranging from security and
collaboration to IoT and marketing.
Women in Channels Reception
- Tuesday, November 5, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
PT
- The Women in Channels Reception is an invitation-only event
that recognizes those who support inclusion and diversity across
the partner landscape. It is an opportunity to get together to
expand networks, celebrate success, and inspire to continue to make
an impact.
Social Impact:
- The company's social impact mission at Cisco Partner Summit is
to support the company's commitment to accelerate global problem
solving through technology and expertise and to positively impact
people, society and the planet. Our activities align with Cisco
Corporate Social Responsibility priorities and the goal to
positively impact 1 billion people by 2025.
- Cisco Partner Summit has partnered with the Nevada Homeless
Alliance to offer volunteer activities that will benefit homeless
people in the local Las Vegas
community. Pop-up activations will be around the Aria Convention
Center where attendees will be able to create hygiene kits that
will be donated to the Nevada Homeless Alliance.
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been making the Internet work since 1984. Our people, products and
partners help society securely connect and seize tomorrow's digital
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