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		<title>The Talent Gap Is a Business Risk — Not Just an HR Problem</title>
		<link>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/the-talent-gap-is-a-business-risk-not-just-an-hr-problem/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lori Holloway]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The talent gap is a critical business risk, not just an HR issue. To maintain growth and service quality, organizations must prioritize talent readiness. Cisco Talent Bridge connects you with skilled, certified professionals to drive results.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Partner Study Shows a Maturing AI Market, Expanding Opportunity for Partners</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Pujols, Ph.D.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2026 Global AI Partner Study reveals how 1,702 partners are navigating the rise of agentic AI. From security gaps to a surge in advisory services, discover the strategies required to help customers build, govern, and trust AI at scale.]]></description>
		
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		<title>What’s Next for Cisco + Splunk: Insights from Our Partners at .conf26</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shannon Leininger]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The convergence of Cisco's secure networking and Splunk's data analytics highlights new opportunities in the AI era. Key insights include the strategic importance of data ownership, value-driven innovation, and a unified ecosystem.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Patch Window Just Closed. Here&#8217;s What Comes Next.</title>
		<link>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/the-patch-window-just-closed-heres-what-comes-next/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Russ Atkin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:55:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Time-to-exploitation just went negative. Here's why MSPs who run the NOC are best placed to close the network's vulnerability gap with VulnOps.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Five Midsize CIO Blueprints Built for Lean IT Teams</title>
		<link>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/five-cio-blueprints-for-growing-organizations/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Yin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cisco’s Midsize CIO Blueprint series offers lean IT teams phased, practical plans for security, AI, and operations. Designed for your existing environment, these guides help you address critical priorities without requiring a full transformation.]]></description>
		
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		<title>How Identity Drives MSP Profitability: An Analyst’s Perspective</title>
		<link>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/how-identity-drives-msp-profitability-an-analysts-perspective/</link>
					<comments>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/how-identity-drives-msp-profitability-an-analysts-perspective/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gary Hall]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Identity is the new perimeter. Discover how Cisco’s Secure MSP Center and Duo help MSPs simplify operations, reduce vendor sprawl, and drive recurring revenue by delivering essential, identity-first security for SMB and midmarket customers.]]></description>
		
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		<title>FY26 In Review: A Year Momentum Cisco&#8217;s Collaboration Partners</title>
		<link>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/fy26-in-review-a-year-momentum-ciscos-collaboration-partners/</link>
					<comments>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/fy26-in-review-a-year-momentum-ciscos-collaboration-partners/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristyn Hogan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As Cisco closes FY26, I’m reflecting on a year of massive innovation—from WebexOne and the Cisco 360 launch to our new partner profitability programs. We’ve built the foundation; now, as we head into FY27, it’s time to go all in on AI-powered growth.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Antares and the Partner Opportunity: Local, Efficient, Trusted AI for Security</title>
		<link>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/antares-and-the-partner-opportunity-local-efficient-trusted-ai-for-security/</link>
					<comments>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/antares-and-the-partner-opportunity-local-efficient-trusted-ai-for-security/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Pujols, Ph.D.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cisco just launched Antares — open-weight small language models that localize known vulnerabilities inside your own infrastructure at a fraction of frontier-model cost. Code stays put. For partners, it's a foundation for durable security services.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Last Mile of AI Is a Room</title>
		<link>https://blogs.cisco.com/partner/the-last-mile-of-ai-is-a-room/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristyn Hogan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:20:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The network supercycle is transforming business. As customers modernize for AI, Cisco devices provide the "last mile" of value. Learn how to simplify your sales motion, drive profitability, and lead with the workplace in every conversation.]]></description>
		
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