A new chapter for Cisco partnership
On 25 January 2026, Cisco officially launched the Cisco 360 Partner Program, a complete transformation of how partner expertise, customer impact and value are recognised.
The traditional Gold, Premier and Select tiers have been retired and replaced with a modern, outcome focused framework designed to better connect partners with customer needs.
This new model places greater emphasis on lifecycle value, technical capability and client outcomes rather than legacy tiering.
For our clients, this is a significant and positive shift. It means partner designations now reflect real capability across Cisco’s key technology portfolios, giving buyers clearer insight into which partners are best equipped to support their strategy.
Cisilion’s new Cisco partner statuses
We are proud to confirm that Cisilion has achieved multiple Preferred and Portfolio Partner designations under the new Cisco 360 framework.
These designations reflect our proven delivery, technical depth and continued investment in Cisco centred solutions. They sit directly within Cisco’s new three level model: Cisco Partner, Cisco Portfolio Partner and Cisco Preferred Partner.
A Closer Look
Cisco Powered Services
In addition to our partner designations, Cisilion holds seven Cisco Powered Services accreditations, demonstrating deep operational capability across Cisco’s managed and cloud delivered portfolio:
- Cloud Calling
- Meraki Security and SD WAN
- Campus Access
- Webex Contact Centre
- Meraki Access
- Observability
- Intelligent Workspace
These accreditations showcase our ability to design, deliver and support outcomes built on Cisco technology with repeatable quality.
Cisco Solution Specialisations
Cisilion also holds six Cisco Solution Specialisations, representing advanced technical capability and proven customer delivery:
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Hybrid Cloud Computing Solution
- Hybrid Cloud Networking Solution
- Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Solution
- Secure Enterprise Infrastructure Competency
- Secure Network Management Solution
These specialisations further validate our ability to support customers across full stack Cisco architectures.
What This Means For Our Clients
The Cisco 360 transformation makes it easier for clients to choose the right partner for their needs.
With Cisilion’s new Preferred and Portfolio designations, you benefit from:
Greater confidence in expertise Our status spans Cloud and AI Infrastructure, Networking, Collaboration, Security and Services, ensuring deep technical capability across your entire Cisco stack.
A lifecycle focused approach Cisco’s updated model rewards meaningful adoption, expansion and renewal outcomes, aligning perfectly with Cisilion’s lifecycle led delivery.
Access to advanced Cisco Powered Services Our competencies include areas such as Webex Contact Centre, Meraki Access, Meraki Security and SD WAN and Observability, extending the value clients receive from these solutions.
Future ready investment protection Cisco has guaranteed an 18 month protection window on partner benefits during the transition to ensure stability for clients.
Next steps
1. Review your Cisco roadmap with our experts
Our new designations strengthen our ability to support secure, scalable and cloud ready transformation across Cisco’s entire portfolio.
2. Explore opportunities to modernise your infrastructure
With recognised capability in Cloud and AI Infrastructure, Security and Networking, we can help you adopt architecture that supports AI era workloads, zero trust security and modern hybrid work.
3. Use our Client Experience Centre to shape your strategy
Speak with our specialists and experience Cisco technologies in action at our London CEC.
4. Accelerate lifecycle value
Whether you are planning a migration, expanding services or refreshing infrastructure, our Cisco aligned lifecycle approach ensures consistent outcomes.
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Partner with Cisilion for your next Cisco initiative
Cisilion’s enhanced Cisco partner statuses provide stronger assurance that we are equipped to help you deliver innovation, resilience and long term value.
If you would like to understand what these changes mean for your organisation or discuss your 2026 roadmap, our experts are here to help.