I’ll be at Cisco Partner Summit in Boston, today through June 4. In addition to MSPmentor’s managed services industry coverage (here are some stories we’re working on), we’ll spend considerable time this week exploring Cisco’s managed services strategy. And our sister site, The VAR Guy, takes a look at Cisco Channel Chief Keith Goodwin’s response to the HP-Microsoft Unified Communications partnership. If you have questions for Cisco’s channel team, feel free to email me (joe [at] NineLivesMediaInc.com).
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Hey, take a minute to congratulate Cisco!
GM is being removed from the Dow Jones 30 Industrials and Cisco is being added.
This is true reflection of what drives our economy today. And truth be told, it’s ten years overdue.
– karlp
Karlp: Great point. Ironically, I think CSCO stock is trading at about the same level as 10 years ago. But that’s pretty darn good considering… … …
Hi Joe,
For your readers who may not be aware… the Cisco Partner Summit that you’re attending in person can also be attended virtually. Cisco’s May 22nd blog posting explains how…
http://blogs.cisco.com/channels/comments/become_a_virtual_attendee_of_the_virtual_partner_summit/
Here is an overview from that posting…
Become a Virtual Attendee of the Virtual Partner Summit
Though Partner Summit is being held in Boston June 2-4 this year, you can attend the event no matter where you are in the world—no need to pack a suitcase or even book your airline tickets to attend. Simply log in, put your feet up, grab a coffee, and catch the event virtually from the comfort of your own home or office.
At Cisco, we’re doing our part to make this a greener planet. One way to reduce our own carbon footprint is to go virtual. Cutting back on travel and opting for WebEx or TelePresence are two obvious examples. A not-so-obvious example is Cisco Virtual Partner Summit. That’s right: Partner Summit will be expanded to all worldwide channel partners through this virtual event that begins on June 2 and extends through June 30.
Cisco Virtual Partner Summit offers free access to live streaming video of keynotes from John Chambers, Padmasree Warrior, Keith Goodwin, and other Cisco senior executives; Webcast sessions and booths to learn about the latest programs and technologies; are staffed with experts ready to chat with you. Go to the Lounge (virtual drinks not included) and network with fellow attendees or join an executive chat session. Earn points toward prizes like Flip cameras, just by attending a webcast or chatting with a booth rep.
Learn more and take a virtual tour of the virtual event…
Signing up for Virtual Partner Summit also means you’ll gain access to a thriving social media site called The Vibe with a growing community that’s already begun networking, posting videos, chatting, learning about breaking news as it happens, and sharing stories. Sign up now so you don’t miss any of the action. Plus, you’ll avoid the airport security lines and tiny bags of peanuts. And, you get to brag that you did something good for the environment.
Cisco partners can register for the Virtual Partner Summit by clicking here; https://www.ciscopartnerspace.com/virtualpartnersummit/
** Note that Nimsoft has a virtual booth at this event to showcase our MSP wares. A colleague and I will be staffing our booth all day June 2-4 from our offices in CA and NY.
Ken Vanderweel
Product Marketing Director
http://www.nimsoft.com/mspzone
Hey Ken: Thanks for the perspectives. Building a bit more on your thoughts, here is some background on Cisco’s virtual conference and social media strategy for the conference: