Cisco updates partner program for AI-ready infrastructure

Cisco has announced updates to its partner program, customer experience offerings, and AI-ready infrastructure portfolio at Cisco Partner Summit 2026.

• Cisco introduced Ecosystem Deal Registration, expanded Cisco 360 Partner Program incentives, and made Cisco IQ for Partners generally available to support partner growth and recognition across the deal lifecycle.
• The company also expanded Cisco Cloud Control capabilities, including Model Foundry, ThousandEyes integration, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and said support for Cisco 8000 Secure Routers and Cisco Firewalls under Live Protect is intended by the end of 2026.
• The release is a product-and-program announcement, not a financial deal announcement; it includes partner testimonials and a media contact, and references the event location as Vancouver, BC.