ALT Cisco’s latest CPI update isn’t just an expansion — it’s a signal. When you compare February to March, the real story isn’t how many SKUs were added… it’s where Cisco is placing its bets — and what that means for your growth, refresh strategy, and profitability under Cisco 360. In this blog, Netformx breaks down the March 2026 CPI updates and what they actually mean for partners: • Where Cisco is driving adoption • How to align infrastructure refresh • What impacts your lifecycle profitability If you’re still treating CPI as a static list, you’re missing the strategy behind it. 👉 Read the analysis: https://netfx.info/cisco-cpi-march

ALT Powering the Pre-Sales Revenue Engine Under Cisco 360 with Best Practices Cisco partners have entered a new era where pre-sales under Cisco 360 is the primary engine for revenue growth and competitive advantage. The partners winning today leverage full pipeline intelligence—CPI insights, deal modeling, margin optimization, smart SKU selection, and competitive benchmarking—before the quote ever goes out. Read the blog: https://netfx.info/Blog-presales-best-practices

ALT New CISA Edge Device Mandate Creates Urgent Action for Cisco Partners Supporting Government — and a Warning for Every Enterprise Network. Read the Netformx Blog: https://netfx.info/CISA-blog

ALT How Data, Not Deals, Will Now Determine Your Cisco 360 Success The new Cisco 360 Partner Program and its Partner Value Index (PVI) will transition your workflow from how much you sell to recognizing how much customer value you deliver and how consistently you deliver it. Your incentive payouts and profitability are now defined not by volume, but by data. And that data proves you’re managing your customers’ full lifecycle, not just landing the deal.

ALT AI and Predictive Analytics: Better Together A Blog by Jacob Ukelson, D.Sc., CTO of Netformx It’s no surprise that there’s so much excitement around Generative AI (GenAI). Its conversational interface feels almost human, and it excels at tasks like analyzing unstructured data, recognizing patterns, and generating creative content. By applying machine learning to vast amounts of information, GenAI can identify and apply patterns to new situations which is a remarkable leap forward in human-computer interaction. However, GenAI has its limits. It struggles with structured data, like the kind found in spreadsheets, databases, and business systems. And that’s a problem, because most business analytics and forecasting rely on structured data, not chat-based insights. The Role of Traditional Analytics Real business intelligence comes from analyzing and interpreting structured business data. Most organizations rely on three main types of analytics . . .

ALT Netformx Launches Windows-Based Network Discovery to Simplify Assessments for Cisco Partners A blog by Mike Johnson, Netformx Head of Customer Success Netformx, a leader in enterprise network transformation, has released Netformx Collection Engine 2.0 for Windows, making it even easier for Cisco partners to deliver fast, accurate network assessments. This new release complements the existing Docker-based option for Linux and Mac, expanding discovery capabilities to a wider range of customer environments. With the addition of Windows support, Cisco partners can now run or enable customers to run discoveries in environments where Docker is restricted or unfamiliar, ensuring broader adoption and faster sales cycles. Read the Blog: https://netfx.info/ce2-0-Blog

ALT Executive Summary As digital transformation accelerates, Cisco customers are facing rising pressure to strengthen network security and prepare for the demands of AI workloads. For Cisco Partners, this presents a timely opportunity to deliver enhanced value through comprehensive, insight-driven network assessments. This solution paper explores how Partners can leverage network assessments to uncover vulnerabilities, validate infrastructure readiness for AI, and position themselves as trusted advisors—while also aligning with Cisco’s evolving 360 strategy and unlocking incentive rewards. Read the Solution Paper: https://netfx.info/brief-ai-ready

ALT Try the New C360Advisor: Your Cisco 360 AI Assistant Cisco 360 isn’t just a shift—it’s a shake-up. And if you’re like most Cisco partners, you’re asking: Why do I need to get started today? What does this mean for my business? My margins? My future? We’ve built something to help you find answers fast: The Netformx C360Advisor—an AI-powered assistant trained on everything we could get our hands on about Cisco 360 and packed with 25+ years of Netformx expertise. As Cisco keeps evolving the program, this bot keeps getting smarter. No fluff. Nothing to purchase. Just Straight answers on Cisco 360, Partner Value Index (PVI) scoring, Cisco Partner Incentives (CPI), and the concrete steps you need to take now to be ready for the February 2026 launch. You can even ask it about VIP. Ready to test it out? First time users will need to create a login for this complimentary service. https://netfx.info/360Questions

ALT This latest update reinforces It may be late in the VIP 45 season, but Cisco’s June 19th SKU update added significant rebate opportunities. With just weeks remaining in the period, there’s still time to adjust your sales strategies and start to profit from these changes. Cisco’s strategic focus: doubling down on enterprise hardware and driving adoption of security software through Enterprise Agreements (EAs).

ALT In today’s rapidly shifting landscape, where security concerns are intensifying and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business priorities, Cisco Partners are uniquely positioned to ensure their customers can meet these challenges. But how? The answer lies in comprehensive, insight-driven network assessments. As we approach the era of Cisco 360, the expectation isn’t just to sell technology—it’s to help customers succeed with it. That means aligning network infrastructure to business goals like digital transformation, AI-readiness, and risk reduction. It also means elevating your value as a partner through strategic guidance. Let’s break down why this matters—and how you can capitalize on it. Read the Blog: https://netfx.info/ai-ready

ALT I want to take a moment to share some news—Mark Bickerstaffe has officially retired from Netformx. We’re incredibly grateful for his leadership and wish him all the best in this next chapter. Since joining Netformx as CEO 16 months ago, I’ve been working with our team to modernize the way we support Cisco partners. That journey led to AssetXpert, our streamlined, cloud-based tool that’s already helping many of you deliver deeper, data-driven assessments. Now, we’re turning our focus to Cisco 360. As always, our goal is to simplify Cisco programs and provide guidance as changes roll out. Our experts are already preparing to help you navigate what’s ahead—starting with smarter customer conversations, which AssetXpert can help with today. Cisco 360 Work Starts Now! This newsletter includes helpful reads on Docker security, Wi-Fi 7, and how to get even more from AssetXpert as part of your Cisco 360 transition. Thanks for being part of our community. Gilad Hellerman CEO, Netformx

ALT Why You Should Be Thinking About Wi-Fi 7 in Your Next Technology Refresh When it comes to planning a technology refresh, Wi-Fi is often overlooked — especially if things seem to be “working fine.” But with the arrival of Wi-Fi 7, that mindset could mean missing out on major performance, efficiency, and security gains. Wi-Fi 7 isn’t just a speed bump. It’s a leap forward — and it’s worth paying attention to, even if a full upgrade isn’t on your immediate roadmap. Netformx helps Cisco partners and IT teams with their tooling to assess where they are today, and more importantly, spot opportunities to modernize where it makes the most impact. Read the Blog: https://netfx.info/wi-fi-7

ALT Read the blog on how at Netformx, we use Docker for Network Discovery, but rather than just throwing something together and publishing it to Docker Hub, we took a step further to ensure a more secure method for gathering data to perform assessments.

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ALT I've always appreciated a good Top 10 list—it helps me focus and prioritize. As someone who’s spent years in tech sales, I know that constantly reaching out to customers just to hit quota isn’t always the best approach. But what if your outreach wasn’t about selling, but about protecting? Imagine being the hero who ensures your customer’s network won’t fail them at a critical moment—whether in daily operations, integrating AI, or scaling for growth. The truth is, most customers don’t truly know the state of their network infrastructure without a thorough assessment. Simply sending over a list of serial numbers won’t cut it. That’s why I encourage you to check out my latest blog or download our PDF to learn why a Network Assessment should be your next move. Plus, Cisco is offering $7,500 per customer when you sign them up for the Customer Assessment Incentive Program and meet the minimum requirements. Read the Full Blog: https://netfx.info/GM-2-25

ALT Cisco 360 represents the most significant transformation in Cisco’s incentive programs since the introduction of the Value Incentive Program (VIP). This new model shifts the focus from pure sales volume to rewarding partners for driving business outcomes and ensuring long-term customer success. We are definitely seeing some partners embracing the shift, while others are unsure if they will be able to maintain their rebates. In his February 13, 2025, blog, Jason Gallo discusses Maximizing Impact with the Cisco 360 Value Index, emphasizing the critical role of collaboration, trust, and innovation in preparing customers for the future. At Netformx, we’re committed to helping partners navigate this transition and foster more strategic, outcome-driven conversations with their customers. Read more to hear how Netformx helps Cisco Partners to adapt to Cisco 360. https://netfx.info/360-roadmap

ALT As Cisco embarks on the second half of its Fiscal Year, they’re not just launching VIP 45—they’re also rolling out the beginnings of the Cisco 360 program, with a spotlight on Security Value Index. Here’s why it matters and how it can help you build stronger customer relationships.

ALT A network assessment is much more than a routine diagnostic run—it’s a strategic opportunity to gain actionable insights into an organization’s IT infrastructure. When customers partner with you as a Trusted IT Solution Provider, network assessments unlock critical advantages that help future-proof their digitization journey. Read the Blog: https://netfx.info/case-for-assessments