What the New Cisco Partner Programme Means for You – and Why Bytes Stands Out
Friday 30th January 2026
Cisco has just launched its new Partner Program, designed to better recognise partners that demonstrate proven expertise, deliver strong customer outcomes and provide long-term value beyond technology alone.
We are pleased to share that Bytes Software Services has been recognised under the new Partner 360 program as a Preferred Networking Partner, Preferred Security Partner, Preferred Services Partner, as well as a Cisco Collaboration Partner. This recognition reflects our continued investment in skills, services and customer success - and, most importantly, brings meaningful benefits to you.
We are proud to be recognised as a Cisco Preferred Partner across Networking, Security and Services within the new Cisco 360 Partner Program. This status is the result of substantial time, investment, and capability‑building across our Cisco practices, all with a clear focus on improving outcomes for our customers. It enables us to deliver faster, more secure and more resilient solutions, backed by deep expertise and proven delivery experience. For our customers, this means reduced risk, greater confidence in their technology decisions, and a trusted partner capable of supporting them end‑to‑end as their environments evolve.
Luke Kiernan - Head of Cyber Security & Networking
What's changed with the Cisco Partner Program?
Cisco's refreshed programme moves away from a one-size-fits-all model (Select, Premier, Gold). Instead, partners are now differentiated based on their specialisation, technical capability and ability to support customers across the full technology lifecycle - from strategy and design through to deployment, optimisation and support.
Preferred Partner status (Cisco's highest Partnership tier) is awarded only to organisations that meet rigorous Cisco criteria, including certified technical expertise, a strong track record of successful customer outcomes, and an ongoing commitment to developing skills and services.
What this means for Bytes customers
Bytes' recognition across multiple Cisco technology areas provides added assurance that you are working with a trusted and capable partner.
Key benefits include:
- Validated expertise - Cisco has independently recognised Bytes' technical depth across networking, security and services, giving you confidence in our ability to deliver complex solutions.
- End-to-end support - Our multi-domain status enables us to deliver integrated, joined-up solutions that align with your wider business objectives.
- Access to innovation - As a Preferred Networking, Preferred Security, Preferred Services, and Collaboration Partner, Bytes works closely with Cisco, giving us early insight into new technologies and roadmaps that can help you stay ahead.
- Lifecycle-focused services - Our Preferred Services Partner status reflects our focus on helping customers maximise value, reduce risk and ensure solutions continue to perform as business needs evolve.
In addition, our Cisco Collaboration Partner designation strengthens our ability to support modern, hybrid working environments. From secure collaboration platforms to integrated communication solutions, we help organisations enable productivity and flexibility without compromising on performance or security.
Over the past year, we’ve invested heavily in strengthening our Cisco capabilities, and earning this elevated status shows the real impact of that work. It reinforces our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes across Networking, Security, Services and Collaboration. Areas where our customers rely on us most.
Cisco continues to be a core part of our technology strategy, and this partnership upgrade means we can offer deeper expertise, greater agility, and a more cohesive support experience from start to finish. As customer needs evolve, this positions us to provide even more value and confidence throughout their entire journey.
I’m genuinely excited about what this unlocks for our clients, and I'm personally looking forward to building on this momentum.
Lewis Williamson - Vendor Alliance Manager
Why Bytes?
Bytes is more than a technology reseller. We are a strategic partner focused on delivering outcomes, building long-term relationships and supporting our customers through change.
Our recognition within the new Cisco Partner Program reinforces our commitment to technical excellence, customer-first delivery and continuous improvement.
Being recognised as a Cisco Preferred Partner across Networking, Security and Services reflects the real, measurable value Bytes is delivering to customers across our core Cisco portfolios. We’ve supported thousands of organisations on their Cisco journeys, helping them design, secure and operate environments that meet their evolving needs. This milestone is a testament to our focus on outcomes, expertise, and scale and to the trust our customers place in Bytes to deliver consistently, end to end.
Ryan Lockwood – Enterprise Networking Solutions Lead
If you would like to understand how this enhanced partner status can support your organisation, please speak to your Bytes account team. Get in touch with us at [email protected].
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