Cisco: tier (high severity)
Why this matters: Full restructuring of partner tiers and qualification criteria directly affects partner status, benefits, and revenue economics.
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Cisco replaced its long-standing Gold, Premier, and Select partner tiers with a new three-level structure under the Cisco 360 Partner Program. The new designations are Registered, Portfolio, and Preferred, with placement determined by a Partner Value Index calculated per portfolio. The change took effect January 25-26, 2026.
What changed
- Gold, Premier, and Select tiers retired
- New tiers introduced: Registered, Portfolio, and Preferred
- Tier qualification now driven by a Partner Value Index score
- Partner Value Index is measured separately per portfolio
- Program transition effective January 25-26, 2026
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