“We have Preferred Status and strong PVI [partner value index] scores across all the Cisco portfolios, that’s breadth and depth of capability all in one place. “The new partner program, while initially a little daunting, has arrived at the ideal time for our business,” he explained. However, “the only programmatic change which may be difficult is for smaller or less committed partners,” he said. “Cisco 360 rewards partners who invest in skills, managed services maturity, and lifecycle engagement, rather than simply volume. “It offers equal opportunities for committed partners of all sizes and emphasises and rewards partners who provide client value across each technology domain throughout the entire lifecycle.