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• Partner Study Shows a Maturing AI Market, Expanding Opportunity for Partners
  

  The 2026 Global AI Partner Study reveals how 1,702 partners are navigating the rise of agentic AI. From security gaps to a surge in advisory services, discover the strategies required to help customers build, govern, and trust AI at scale.

• What’s Next for Cisco + Splunk: Insights from Our Partners at .conf26
  

  The convergence of Cisco's secure networking and Splunk's data analytics highlights new opportunities in the AI era. Key insights include the strategic importance of data ownership, value-driven innovation, and a unified ecosystem.

• The Patch Window Just Closed. Here’s What Comes Next.
  

  Time-to-exploitation just went negative. Here's why MSPs who run the NOC are best placed to close the network's vulnerability gap with VulnOps.

• Five Midsize CIO Blueprints Built for Lean IT Teams
  

  Cisco’s Midsize CIO Blueprint series offers lean IT teams phased, practical plans for security, AI, and operations. Designed for your existing environment, these guides help you address critical priorities without requiring a full transformation.

• How Identity Drives MSP Profitability: An Analyst’s Perspective
  

  Identity is the new perimeter. Discover how Cisco’s Secure MSP Center and Duo help MSPs simplify operations, reduce vendor sprawl, and drive recurring revenue by delivering essential, identity-first security for SMB and midmarket customers.

• FY26 In Review: A Year Momentum Cisco’s Collaboration Partners
  

  As Cisco closes FY26, I’m reflecting on a year of massive innovation—from WebexOne and the Cisco 360 launch to our new partner profitability programs. We’ve built the foundation; now, as we head into FY27, it’s time to go all in on AI-powered growth.

• Antares and the Partner Opportunity: Local, Efficient, Trusted AI for Security
  

  Cisco just launched Antares — open-weight small language models that localize known vulnerabilities inside your own infrastructure at a fraction of frontier-model cost. Code stays put. For partners, it's a foundation for durable security services.

• The Last Mile of AI Is a Room
  

  The network supercycle is transforming business. As customers modernize for AI, Cisco devices provide the "last mile" of value. Learn how to simplify your sales motion, drive profitability, and lead with the workplace in every conversation.

• Powering Partner Growth Through Skills-Based Talent Connections
  

  Tired of hiring noise? Cisco Talent Bridge is transforming partner recruitment with a skills-focused approach. By integrating learning data and hands-on experience, we help you find the right talent to drive innovation and growth with confidence.