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Sell Cisco Security and Collaboration Solutions and Win Some CASH!!!

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SYNNEX Comstor partners are invited to channel their inner superhero and compete in the Ultimate Secure Remote Showdown!

The Top 10 finishers walk away with some quick cash for their efforts. Do you have what it takes to prevail in the Ultimate Showdown? We think you do. That’s why we’re inviting you to compete for some of the $24K in total prize money.

Earn points for completing specific activities, along with points for qualifying sales that invoice between March 26, 2021 and July 31, 2021, and you will have a chance to cash in.

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If you have questions about the SPIFF or are interested in learning how to become an EDGE Program Partner, please contact us at [email protected].

NEWS

Journey to the Cloud with Cisco Webex Contact Center

Join us to learn how to win more deals with our cloud-based Cisco Webex Contact Center Solution. This sales and technical enablement training is ideal for SYNNEX Comstor partners seeking to expand their product knowledge and refine sales expertise.

Date: Thursday, May 20
Time: 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern

Register

For additional information, please contact Gavin Critchlow, SYNNEX Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Collaboration, at 303-566-2650 or [email protected].


Cisco and SYNNEX Comstor Offer Free Content Marketing Platform

Did you know that there’s a free tool that can help you market and grow your business with just a few clicks a week? Hundreds of Cisco partners are using DEMANDSolv, the free content marketing platform, to raise Cisco visibility among their end users. Partners using DEMANDSolv have reported a 40% increase in sales and a 225% increase in sales leads. They also have shared how the tool is improving relationships and engagement with their customers and prospects, as the automated content provides consistent contact and opportunities for conversations and revenue.

DEMANDSolv sends Cisco content directly to partners every week, complete with reseller branding and ready to share via social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter), email and blogs. There is also a suggested schedule for sharing the content to ensure a steady flow of information.

With only a few clicks per week – or less with the auto-post feature -- resellers can easily and consistently provide their customers and prospects with current and relevant Cisco Public Sector content.

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Questions? Please contact Stacey Cataldo, SYNNEX Comstor Marketing Manager, at [email protected].


Taking Ed-Vantage of the Latest Cisco Meraki Incentives for K-12 and Public Libraries

The 2020-21 school years have been like none other. Since the national shutdown in March 2020, K-12 and public libraries have been forced to make constant changes. School districts and library systems across the U.S. have had to adapt.

Some embraced a full virtual model. Others were forced to open, and still others created a hybrid model. Whatever the case, Cisco Meraki helped manage, secure, and maintain networks and endpoints to support these new models.

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PROGRAMS

EDGE Focus Tool Video

Learn more about the benefits of the SYNNEX Comstor EDGE Focus Tool (EFT) and take control of your Cisco journey today!

EFT is designed to help Cisco Partners maximize their profitability. EFT prioritizes the unique starting point and end goals of each Cisco practice, creating a custom-tailored blueprint to success in the Cisco marketplace.

With EFT, managing your Cisco practice and tracking your partnership has never been easier.

To learn more about the EDGE Focus Tool and to schedule a demo, please reach out to us at [email protected].


One Minute Could Change Your Year

What can you do in one minute? Prepare a cup of coffee? Check the notifications on your phone?

One minute is not a lot of time, but it’s enough to make a difference in your business for 2021. In one minute, SYNNEX Comstor partners can register for Cisco’s award-winning Lifecycle Advantage platform at no cost.

With Lifecycle Advantage, SYNNEX Comstor partners can increase their customer touchpoints and scale their business practices to capture more renewal revenue. SYNNEX Comstor partners who actively use this platform have seen higher renewal rates by engaging customers digitally.

Cisco has found that the top reason customers did not renew is that they simply did not know they had an upcoming renewal. One minute of your time could rectify that problem, increase customer loyalty, and increase efficiency in your current customer experience practices.

If you want to spend one minute today to help build your business for the rest of the year, click here.

For more information, please contact Jayson Lee, Cisco Digital Partner Community Manager or schedule a 1:1 demo here.


EDGE Webinar Series

After a year of widespread success, the SYNNEX Comstor EDGE Webinar Series has returned with a full schedule in 2021.

Join us for these regularly scheduled webinars to stay informed on Cisco product offerings and how to be competitive in today’s market. Learn from Cisco and SYNNEX Comstor experts about how you can adjust your approach to fit today’s virtual business model.

Upcoming sessions:

  • Wednesday, May 12:
Why Cisco for SMB?

Register Here

  • Wednesday, May 19:
Grow your Cisco Managed Services Practice

Register Here


Select Provider Program Offers Discounts

Are you a Managed Service Provider? Be sure you opt in to the Select Provider program to capture better discounts! Cisco has updated the Select Provider program specifically to benefit MSPs.

Select Provider is easy for MSPs to enroll in and offers simplified pricing for Meraki, evolving co-brandable demand-gen campaigns, and other sales and marketing resources. It also confers membership in the 60,000-member Cisco Partner Ecosystem.

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Questions? Please contact Ezequiel Rios, Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Meraki, at 303-222-4744 or [email protected].


Video Library Focuses on Security

Need to add a little punch to your sales pitch? Check out the video library from SYNNEX Comstor that focuses on Cisco Security offerings and learn how to get your deals across the finish line.

From firewalls to analytics, these quick-hit videos will show you why Cisco is the leader in cybersecurity. You’ll learn when to bring up the specific solution, details on its impact on your customers’ businesses, and how to overcome common objections.

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For additional information, please contact Evan Bell, SYNNEX Comstor Product Manager, Cisco Security, at 303-566-2628 or [email protected].


Cisco Designed Secure Remote Work

Small and midsize businesses require the same level of capabilities as large enterprises do. But since IT expertise is a scarce commodity among SMBs, however, simplicity is critical. For this reason, Cisco has created the Cisco Designed Secure Remote Work offer for small and midsize businesses of up to 250 users.

A simple, single offer, Cisco Designed Secure Remote Work combines meetings, messaging, multi-factor authentication, secure internet access, and email protection for each named user. It qualifies for up-front discounts through Small Deal Accelerator (SDA), as well as other programs such as VIP and Lifecycle Incentive. For Flex 3.0, there is also a 12% Multi-Year Incentive for subscriptions of 36 months or longer.

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For additional information, please contact Gavin Critchlow, SYNNEX Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Collaboration, at 303-566-2650 or [email protected].


Trusted Workplace: Get Back to Business with Cisco DNA Spaces

Get a free 30-day trial of Cisco DNA Spaces with your Cisco Catalyst, Aironet, or Meraki access points. Cisco DNA Spaces can help you create a trusted workplace, conducive to the safety and well-being of your employees and customers.

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For additional information on Cisco Enterprise Networking solutions, please contact Ryan Gies, SYNNEX Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Enterprise Networking, at 303-222-4708 or [email protected].


Intersight Workload Optimizer for Partners

Intersight Workload Optimizer uses intelligent automation to streamline manual processes and free IT teams to focus on innovation. The software proactively ensures performance of critical workloads while maximizing efficiency and minimizing cost across on-premises and public clouds, delivering top-line and bottom-line business results.

The links accessible below share information on the opportunity of Cisco Intersight Workload Optimizer, as well as all the tools needed for successful sales.

Cisco SalesConnect - Partner Launch Hub - Cisco dCloud - IWO - Cisco SalesConnect - IWO

For additional information on Cisco Data Center solutions, please contact Anthony Rosati, SYNNEX Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Data Center, at [email protected] or 720-355-3269.


Cisco Security Business Rebranded as ‘Cisco Secure’

Cisco’s security business has been rebranded as Cisco Secure. Accordingly, security products have been renamed to begin with “Cisco Secure,” such as Cisco Secure Email (formerly Email Security) or Cisco Secure Endpoint— formerly AMP for Endpoints.

These changes are meant to simplify things for partners by increasing clarity and consistency, and improving understanding around the outcomes that the products deliver.

For additional information on Cisco Security Solutions, please contact Evan Bell, SYNNEX Comstor Product Manager, Cisco Security, at 303-566-2628 or [email protected].

SECURITY

Cisco Security platform protects your digital business

Protect the digital business of your customers with continuous threat protection from one of the largest security teams in the world. With Cisco’s Security platform, you can block the latest web-based threats with Cisco Umbrella.

Instead of passwords, authenticate users attempting to access the network using Cisco Duo. Prevent cyberattacks with Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), the world’s largest Security Intelligence platform. And guard network entry points with the Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls.

Please click below link to download the Cisco Security E-book for partners.

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For additional information, please contact Evan Bell, SYNNEX Comstor Product Manager, Cisco Security, at 303-566-2628 or [email protected].

TRAINING

SECURITY

Fire Jumper Security SecureX Mission - Stage 1 FY21

Learn how to communicate the value and capabilities of the Cisco SecureX platform effectively and confidently. Get to know how to use this security platform, as well as its benefits to the market, our customers, and you as a seller.

This video-based, five-part training takes you through the Stage 1 of the SecureX Mission and culminates with a brief, 10-question verification quiz.

Register

For additional information, please contact Evan Bell, SYNNEX Comstor Product Manager, Cisco Security, at 303-566-2628 or [email protected].


Cisco Security Platform Protects Your Digital Business

Protect the digital business of your customers with continuous threat protection from one of the largest security teams in the world. With Cisco’s Security platform, you can block the latest web-based threats with Cisco Umbrella.

Instead of passwords, authenticate users attempting to access the network using Cisco Duo. Prevent cyberattacks with Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), the world’s largest Security Intelligence platform. And guard network entry points with Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls.

Please click below link to download the Cisco Security E-book for partners.

Learn More

For additional information, please contact Evan Bell, SYNNEX Comstor Product Manager, Cisco Security, at 303-566-2628 or [email protected].


MERAKI

Meraki360

Want to learn how to build a better network and a stronger cloud practice? SYNNEX Comstor has opportunities every month for you to join one of our Meraki360 trainings.

Meraki360 is a half-day training program designed to get reseller SEs up to speed on Cisco Meraki. You’ll learn how to configure and sell the complete end-to-end solutions, including security, switching, wireless, and mobile device management.

Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 19: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Eastern
Wednesday, June 2: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM Eastern

Learn from our specially trained Meraki-certified instructor in a hands-on lab format while you configure and test real devices.

Register

For additional information, please contact Ezequiel Rios, Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Meraki, at 303-222-4744 or [email protected].


Do You Qualify for Free ECMS1 Training?

SYNNEX Comstor now offers the Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part I (ECMS1) and you may qualify to participate for free.

EXMS1 is an introductory course designed to equip you with the technical knowledge and skills to operate Cisco Meraki solutions as a unified management system of an entire network from a centralized dashboard.

Through a full day of instruction, including live demos and guided lab practice, you will learn how to implement core configurations for a full-stack solution in the Meraki Dashboard. You will learn to leverage essential Meraki Dashboard tools to enforce device security policies, deploy software and apps, and perform remote, live troubleshooting on managed devices.

To determine if you qualify for the free training, please contact Ezequiel Rios, ITIL V4, CMNA, Product Business Manager, Cisco Meraki for SYNNEX Comstor, at [email protected] or 303-222-4744.

PROMOTIONS

Boost Your Sales with Cisco Refresh

Boost profitability and maximize customer relationships with competitive pricing on industry-leading network solutions.

Cisco Refresh helps you make the most of your sales with increased discounts on select switching, routing, collaboration, and other certified remanufactured products. Customers get all the performance and reliability they expect from Cisco, at a price they can afford.

Don’t delay -- take advantage of Cisco Refresh pricing today!

For information on how SYNNEX Comstor can help with your Cisco Refresh, please contact us at [email protected].


DATA CENTER

HyperFlex and Intersight: Margin Value Pilot (MVP)

Significantly boost partner profitability by earning up to 20% partner gross margin for new HyperFlex and Intersight deals not already tracked by Cisco.

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SmartPlay Compute: Cascade Lake Bundles

Simplify, enhance, and improve. SmartPlay Compute offers to reduce transaction friction and increase velocity of business.

DCN Software License Offerings, Cisco ACI, Nexus 9000, 7000, 3000 Series

Help customers achieve business goals while maximizing partner profitability by leveraging special Nexus, ACI, and MDS bundle promotions. Nexus Promotions.

Cisco Remote Worker VDI Bundle Offers

With Cisco HyperFlex pre-configured VDI Bundles, you can rapidly deploy a VDI solution that easily meets the increasing demand for remote workers.

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For additional information on Cisco Data Center solutions, please contact Anthony Rosati, SYNNEX Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Data Center, at [email protected] or 720-355-3269.


ENTERPRISE NETWORKING

First Year on Us: Cisco DNA Advantage for Wireless

Get one year free on a Cisco DNA Software for Wireless subscription when you purchase one or more Cisco Catalyst 9100 Series Access Points or Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers.

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Cisco Remote Workforce Network Solutions for Business Resiliency

Cisco Remote Workforce Network solutions offer an enterprise-class experience for remote employees and IT administrators. Get centralized management, monitoring, and troubleshooting in two discounted solution bundles, for wireless and routing.

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Cisco Business Offer

From connectivity to cloud applications, networking plays a crucial role in every business transaction. Now there is a small business networking solution that's simple, flexible, and secure, through the Cisco small business offer.

For a limited time, buy one Cisco small business switch and get one Cisco Business Wireless access point for free.

Learn more

For additional information on Cisco Enterprise Networking solutions, please contact Ryan Gies, SYNNEX Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Enterprise Networking, at 303-222-4708 or [email protected].


COLLABORATION

Collaboration Promotions Quick View

Now there’s one document to help you understand current Cisco collaboration promos, as well as benefits, requirements and links to the specific promotional content for more details.

Click below and look under Promo Overviews for information on:

  • Flex Partner Pricing Program
  • Collaboration Migration Incentive Program
  • Ignite the Mid-Market: Partner Profitability Program
  • Better Together: Headset + Phones Promotion

Learn more

For additional information on Cisco Collaboration solutions, please contact Gavin Critchlow, SYNNEX Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Collaboration, at 303-566-2650 or [email protected].


MERAKI

Extended: Make Remote Work Easy and Secure with Meraki

  • Cisco Meraki partners will receive additional discounts on MX, Z3, Z3C, SM, MI bundles, hardware, and licensing (subject to regional availability)
  • Expires: July 31, 2021
  • Meraki Remote

Extended: Meraki Ed-Vantage – Best-in-Class Pricing

  • Cisco Meraki channel partners can receive additional discounts for any K-12 or public library customers.
  • Expires: July 31, 2021
  • Meraki Ed-Vantage

For additional information, please contact Ezequiel Rios, Comstor Product Business Manager, Cisco Meraki, at 303-222-4744 or [email protected].

Support in Times of Pandemic

SYNNEX Comstor and Cisco stand ready to support our partners in their efforts to conduct business in these challenging times. Please click on the links below to access information on current promotions.

Cisco COVID-19 Solutions
Cisco Collaboration
Cisco Security

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