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TelePresence

The Cisco TelePresence ATP program is focused on bringing Cisco TelePresence products and solutions to the market. The goal of the program is to develop a global VAR/systems integrator channel focused on generating Cisco TelePresence revenues, using highly experienced channel partners to implement world-class "face-to-face" meeting experience over the network.

Announcement: Retirement of Cisco TelePresence ATP Program
Announcement Date: October 15, 2010
Retirement Date: December 31, 2010
Program End Date: December 31, 2011


Program Participation

The ATP Program is an invitation-only program. To participate in the ATP Program, you must already possess relevant job, industry, and market credentials in the ATP technology. Before engaging with potential ATP partners, a Cisco sponsor or channel account manager (CAM) must proceed to the ATP Instruction Page for nomination, approval, and partner invitation instructions. You should take the following steps:

  1. Read the requirements for participation in the ATP Program.
  2. If identified as a participating partner/provider, complete the Cisco ATP application and review it with your CAM. If you meet all criteria, your CAM will submit a request for invitation to the ATP Theater Lead contact. Note: filling out an application does not guarantee an invitation.
  3. Once invited, visit the Certification and Specialization Application (CSApp)/Invitation tool to complete the Program Requirements Checklist (PRC) online. The Word version file can be downloaded and used to track completion of program requirements.

Partner Profile

Cisco is looking to partner with established storage VARs and service providers with excellent unified communications technical capabilities that have the ability to order direct from Cisco.

Restricted Products

New partners may prospect leads and develop quotes for Cisco TelePresence products and solutions during the qualification period, but cannot purchase Cisco TelePresence products and begin deployments until they have successfully met the defined requirements for this ATP.

Restricted Product List

The following links are helpful to achieve ATP qualification. They provide access to additional training and resources.

TelePresence Overview
Learn about TelePresence

For more information, please contact your Cisco channel account manager.


The TelePresence Global ATP program is focused on allowing partners that have made a significant investment in the TelePresence ATP program worldwide obtain a global title, and sell and deploy Cisco TelePresence solutions across all five theaters.

Program Participation

The ATP Program is an invitation-only program. To participate in the ATP Program, you must already possess relevant job, industry, and market credentials in the ATP technology. Before engaging with potential ATP partners, a Cisco sponsor or channel account manager (CAM) must proceed to the ATP Instruction Page for nomination, approval, and partner invitation instructions. You should take the following steps:

  1. Read the requirements for participation in the ATP Program.
  2. If identified as a participating partner/provider, complete the Cisco ATP application and review it with your CAM. If you meet all criteria, your CAM will submit a request for invitation to the ATP Theater Lead contact. Note: filling out an application does not guarantee an invitation.
  3. Once invited, visit the Certification and Specialization Application (CSApp)/Invitation tool to complete the Program Requirements Checklist (PRC) online. The Word version file can be downloaded and used to track completion of program requirements.

Partner Profile

Cisco is looking to partner with established storage VARs and service providers with excellent unified communications technical capabilities that have the ability to order direct from Cisco. Potential TelePresence Global ATP partners must also have obtained the Global Commerce Specialization as a prerequisite.

Restricted Products

New partners may prospect leads and develop quotes for Cisco TelePresence products and solutions during the qualification period, but cannot purchase Cisco TelePresence products and begin deployments until they have successfully met the defined requirements for this ATP.

Restricted Product List

The following links are helpful to achieve ATP qualification. They provide access to additional training and resources.

TelePresence Overview
Learn about TelePresence

For more information, please contact your Cisco channel account manager.


The TelePresence Satellite ATP Program is focused on bringing Cisco TelePresence products and solutions to the market. The goal of the program is to enable partners to be providers of Cisco TelePresence technology in a second country after becoming an approved TelePresence ATP partner in one country ("host") within a theater.

Program Participation

The ATP Program is an invitation-only program. To participate in the ATP Program, you must already possess relevant job, industry, and market credentials in the ATP technology. Before engaging with potential ATP partners, a Cisco sponsor or channel account manager (CAM) must proceed to the ATP Instruction Page for nomination, approval, and partner invitation instructions. You should take the following steps:

  1. Read the requirements for participation in the ATP Program.
  2. If identified as a participating partner/provider, complete the Cisco ATP application and review it with your CAM. If you meet all criteria, your CAM will submit a request for invitation to the ATP Theater Lead contact. Note: filling out an application does not guarantee an invitation.
  3. Once invited, visit the Certification and Specialization Application (CSApp)/Invitation tool to complete the Program Requirements Checklist (PRC) online. The Word version file can be downloaded and used to track completion of program requirements.

Partner Profile

Cisco is looking to partner with established storage VARs and service providers with excellent unified communications technical capabilities that have the ability to order direct from Cisco.

Restricted Products

New partners may prospect leads and develop quotes for Cisco TelePresence products and solutions during the qualification period, but cannot purchase Cisco TelePresence products and begin deployments until they have successfully met the defined requirements for this ATP.

Restricted Product List

The following links are helpful to achieve ATP qualification. They provide access to additional training and resources.

TelePresence Overview
Learn about TelePresence

For more information, please contact your Cisco channel account manager.


The Managed Services ATP Remote: TelePresence program, currently in pilot, focuses on managed services providers who have invested in a resale ATP host in the same theater as their network operations center (NOC). Participation in this program allows managed services providers access to Cisco TelePresence products. Providers can also deploy fully managed solutions to end customers in other theaters.

Program Participation

The ATP Program is an invitation-only program. To participate in the ATP Program, you must already possess relevant job, industry, and market credentials in the ATP technology. Before engaging with potential ATP partners, a Cisco sponsor or channel account manager (CAM) must proceed to the ATP Instruction Page for nomination, approval, and partner invitation instructions. You should take the following steps:

  1. Read the requirements for participation in the ATP Program.
  2. If identified as a participating partner/provider, complete the Cisco ATP application and review it with your CAM. If you meet all criteria, your CAM will submit a request for invitation to the ATP Theater Lead contact. Note: filling out an application does not guarantee an invitation.
  3. Once invited, visit the Certification and Specialization Application (CSApp)/Invitation tool to complete the Program Requirements Checklist (PRC) online. The Word version file can be downloaded and used to track completion of program requirements.

Partner Profile

Cisco wants to collaborate with established service providers who have excellent unified communications technical capabilities and can order directly from Cisco. Potential Managed Services ATP Remote: TelePresence Partners must also meet all program prerequisites, including:

  • Full Cisco TelePresence host ATP requirements at NOC site
  • Cisco Advanced Unified Communications Specialization
  • Cisco Managed Services TelePresence designation

Restricted Products

New partners may investigate leads and develop quotes for Cisco TelePresence products and solutions during the qualification period, but they cannot purchase Cisco TelePresence products and begin deployments until they have successfully met the defined requirements for this ATP program.

Restricted Product List

More Information

The following links provide access to additional training and resources to help you achieve ATP qualification:

Cisco TelePresence Overview
Learn about TelePresence

For more information, contact your Cisco channel account manager.