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Cisco Powered Transition into MSCP

Managed Services Channel Program

Supporting the unique needs of managed service providers, the Managed Services Channel Program (MSCP) helps partners grow their managed services practice through consistent global terms and discount rights, a focus on more profitable advanced technologies and Cisco IP transport, and by sharing Cisco tools and expertise to help create tangible differentiation for Cisco Powered managed services.

Key Trends in Managed Services:

  • Economic: Accelerated growth due to capital budget pressures and the need to align investment to customer demand
  • Industry: Changing application models and new technologies speed the creation of new, innovative services
  • Market: Globalization creates new competitive pressures as end users expect “always on” access to applications and services - any time, any place, anywhere, on any device
How to Migrate to MSCP
Integrated Program Benefits
Your Subscription for MS Insights

Follow these steps to migrate from the Cisco Powered Program to the Managed Services Channel Program (MSCP)

  1. Determine if the MSCP is right for you:
    • Review the Cisco Powered Integration into MSCP presentation (PDF – 807 KB)
    • View the Managed Services Channel Program On-Boarding Training (Flash – 2.6 KB)
  2. Develop a transition plan with your Cisco account manager:
    • Meet with your account manager to review your current services designations
    • Determine which services might qualify for a designation under the MSCP
  3. Complete the prequalification worksheet
  4. View and begin the enrollment process
  5. Be aware of the following important dates:
    • November 15, 2009: Last date to apply to join the MSCP for enrollment by January 15, 2010
    • January 15, 2010: Cisco Powered designations reach end of life

Program Transition Timeline
March 18, 2009: New applications to the Cisco Powered Program suspended; services receive the Cisco Powered designation via the Managed Serivce Channel Program only
March 18, 2009: End of life of Cisco Powered Service designations announced effective September 15 (now extended to January 15, 2010)
June 2-August 31, 2009: The Managed Services Channels Program requirements are redefined; new applications suspended
September 1, 2009: Applications to MSCP resume; new program requirements announced
November 15, 2009: Last date to apply to the MSCP to be enrolled by January 15, 2010
January 15, 2010: Cisco Powered service designations reach end of life

 







Automatic Access to Managed Services Insights

Interested in Hosted Unified Communications services? Wondering how to integrate cloud-based services into your portfolio? Trying to better understand new products and solutions to enhance your managed services portfolio?

Gain access webcasts that address these critical topics and more.

The new Managed Services Insight Group was created to provide all parties interested in managed services with market perspectives, solution overviews, and analyses of the market trends affecting managed and cloud services. As a member of the Managed Services Channel Program or of the former Cisco Powered Program or MS Community, you have been granted an automatic subscription to the new Managed Services Insight Group. With this subscription, you’ll be able to attend an exciting and informative series of webinars that address the evolving market and solutions for managed services and their implications for your managed services portfolio and future strategies.

Shortly, you will begin receiving newsletters from the Managed Services insight Group, informing you of the new homepage and how to register for upcoming webinars.

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