http://www.channelinsider.com Cisco - RSS Feeds en-us Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:58:42 -0500 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:58:42 -0500 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:28:10 -0500 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-EMC-VMware-Take-PrePackaged-Data-Center-Solution-Vblock-to-Channel-Partners-356806/?kc=rss - Cisco has upped its game with the channel, taking its Unified Computing initiative to its partners in a big way. Cisco today announced that together with EMC and VMware in a new alliance its calling the Virtual Computing Environment coalition it has created “Vblock architecture” designed as a quick ...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-EMC-VMware-Take-PrePackaged-Data-Center-Solution-Vblock-to-Channel-Partners-356806/?kc=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:32:32 -0500 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Westcons-Comstor-to-Offer-Ciscos-Unified-Computing-Solutions-228447/?kc=rss - When Cisco Systems first introduced its Unified Computing System a collection of data center products sold as a complete and integrated solution the networking giant said initial sales would be direct only. But the game is changing and on Nov. 2 IT networking distributor Westcon Group announ...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Westcons-Comstor-to-Offer-Ciscos-Unified-Computing-Solutions-228447/?kc=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:51:07 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Buys-ScanSafe-Ups-Security-SaaS-Reach-301708/?kc=rss - Cisco continued its recent shopping spree on Tuesday, snapping up security software-as-a-service player ScanSafe for approximately $183 million in cash and retention-based incentives. The acquisition of the privately held ScanSafe marks the latest in a recent spate of acquisitions made by netw...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Buys-ScanSafe-Ups-Security-SaaS-Reach-301708/?kc=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:15:09 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Overhauls-Router-Family-Touts-10-Billion-Market-229605/?kc=rss - Cisco on Tuesday overhauled its Integrated Services Routers (ISR G2) family for the first time since the flagship products were launched five years ago. The second-generation routers have been rearchitected to address the network demands associated with the expansion of video and on-demand computing...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Overhauls-Router-Family-Touts-10-Billion-Market-229605/?kc=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:24:15 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Partners-Already-Sell-Tandberg-in-the-Middle-394940/?kc=rss - In talking to Cisco partners about the networking giant's plan to acquire video conferencing big-leaguer Tandberg, one thing becomes very clear. Most of these guys already sell Tandberg - a lot. It makes perfect sense that they do. Cisco's Telepresence video conferencing solution, which I've u...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Partners-Already-Sell-Tandberg-in-the-Middle-394940/?kc=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:20:25 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-VARs-Waiting-on-Back-Orders-832671/?kc=rss - For months Cisco Systems has promoted rebates and sales incentives for its core infrastructure products to spur resellers and integrators to sell more switches and routers. Some resellers have gone out and done that only to discover that product was unavailable. Several solution providers have con...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-VARs-Waiting-on-Back-Orders-832671/?kc=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:11:00 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Partners-See-Big-Upside-in-Tandberg-Acquisition-299594/?kc=rss - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) channel partners may be excited about the networking vendors acquisition of video conferencing stalwart Tandberg (OSLO: TAA.OL) and the addition of that companys technologies to their portfolio of products to sell, but Tandberg reseller partners may not get as sweet a deal. Cisc...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Partners-See-Big-Upside-in-Tandberg-Acquisition-299594/?kc=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:12:17 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-to-Buy-Video-Firm-Tandberg-for-3-Billion-215323/?kc=rss - (Reuters) - Cisco has agreed to buy Norwegian videoconferencing company Tandberg for $3 billion, the latest in a series of bets taken on using video to drive demand for its core data transmission gear. The world's dominant maker of Web routers and switches said buying Tandberg would strengthen it...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-to-Buy-Video-Firm-Tandberg-for-3-Billion-215323/?kc=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:06:53 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Westcon-Group-Creates-Comstor-Worldwide-to-Sell-Cisco-Gear-604101/?kc=rss - Looking to sharpen its focus for Cisco products and customers, specialty networking distributor Westcon Group says that Cisco products will now be sold worldwide through the Comstor brand widely known for Cisco sales – creating a Comstor Worldwide organization. The change is expected to enabl...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Westcon-Group-Creates-Comstor-Worldwide-to-Sell-Cisco-Gear-604101/?kc=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:13:24 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Looks-to-Boost-Profits-for-Resellers-Serving-Small-Business-111657/?kc=rss - Looking to improve its relationships with channel partners that serve the small business market, Cisco this week has announced a new partner profitability framework that enhances several financial benefits to better serve the needs of smaller channel partners, plus a new unified threat managemen...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Looks-to-Boost-Profits-for-Resellers-Serving-Small-Business-111657/?kc=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:13:20 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Will-Ciscos-MSP-Program-Boost-Participation-798409/?kc=rss - Cisco learned the hard way that most partners eyeing the managed services game are not in a position to own and operate their own network operating center in order to do so. When it first launched its Managed Services Channel Program in 2007, to much fanfare, Ciscos primary requirement to gain cert...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Will-Ciscos-MSP-Program-Boost-Participation-798409/?kc=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:17:31 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Eyes-SMBs-with-Revamped-MSP-Program/?kc=rss - Cisco Tuesday officially launches its revamped Managed Services Channel Program to feature several changes that the company hopes will boost participation by its partners. The primary change to the program addresses a serious barrier to entry problem Cisco has grappled with since the programs fir...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Eyes-SMBs-with-Revamped-MSP-Program/?kc=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:41:17 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Launches-New-Security-Certification-119739/?kc=rss - Cisco Systems is releasing a new entry-level CCNA Security course through the Cisco Networking Academy. The course will be made available around the world through colleges and universities that are part of the Networking Academy community. It was designed to be the next step for individuals who w...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Launches-New-Security-Certification-119739/?kc=rss Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:20:34 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Exec-Touts-Efforts-to-Keep-Partner-Base-Stable-during-Downturn-773411/?kc=rss - Over the last year, technology vendors with a prominent channel presence have tried to implement ways to help their partners weather the economic recession, either with advice and training or more tangibles such as financing and credit. Ciscos no different. The networking leader put into place a...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Exec-Touts-Efforts-to-Keep-Partner-Base-Stable-during-Downturn-773411/?kc=rss Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:02:40 -0400 http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Quarter-Revenue-Falls-but-Profit-Beats-Expectations-887928/?kc=rss - NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) reported an 18 percent fall in quarterly revenue as customers held back spending on network equipment, but the decline was mostly in line with Wall Street forecasts and its profit was better than expected. Chief Executive John Chambers a...]]> http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Cisco/Cisco-Quarter-Revenue-Falls-but-Profit-Beats-Expectations-887928/?kc=rss