World Wide Technology Wins Global Americas, Collaboration and Security Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2023

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World Wide Technology (WWT) Named Global Americas Partner of the Year, Global Collaboration Partner of the Year, and Global Security Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2023

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• WWT recognized for outstanding performance at Cisco Partner Summit 2023
• WWT's long-standing partnership with Cisco acknowledged with multiple awards
• WWT's ability to deliver exceptional results and respond to customer challenges highlighted by Cisco

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- World Wide Technology has been named Global Americas Partner of the Year, Global Collaboration Partner of the Year, and Global Security Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2023. Cisco’s Partner Summit Global Awards recognize top-performing partners demonstrating innovation in delivering solutions that help customers succeed in new ways. Awarded to partners for standout success and exemplary sales and service, Partner Summit Global Awards – represented across 21 categories – are the highest form of recognition for Cisco partners.

WWT and Cisco senior executives at the Cisco Partner Summit 2023 from L to R: Oliver Tuszik, President, Cisco EMEA; Jeff Sharritts, EVP and Chief Customer and Partner Officer, Cisco; Tom Whitty, VP, Global Accounts, WWT; Leo Makhlin, SVP, Global Accounts, WWT; Jim Ortbals, Sr. Consultant, WWT; Chuck Robbins, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Cisco; Jim Mazzio, SVP, NA Enterprise Sales, WWT; Rhonda Henley, VP, Americas Partner Organization, Cisco; Rachel Barger, SVP, Americas Sales, Cisco (Photo: Business Wire)

“The theme at Partner Summit 2023 is ‘Greater Together’ and our Partner Summit Global Award winners are fantastic examples of our shared success and the power of partnering,” said Jeff Sharritts, EVP and Chief Customer and Partner Officer at Cisco. “Congratulations to World Wide Technology for being Global Americas Partner of the Year, Global Collaboration Partner of the Year, and Global Security Partner of the Year 2023. You have demonstrated your ability to deliver outstanding results, respond to customers’ challenges, and lead in a dynamic competitive landscape.”

“WWT is incredibly proud to receive three global partner awards, among several others across various areas of our business, from our long-standing partners at Cisco,” said Jim Kavanaugh, Co-founder and CEO of WWT. “Our partnership with Cisco began more than 25 years ago and these accolades are a testament to the strength and collaboration of our organizations to deliver exceptional results for our clients along their digital transformation journeys. Thank you to Cisco for this recognition and your continued support.”

In addition to these Global Awards, Cisco also recognized WWT for the following awards:

Americas Geo Awards

• Americas Partner of the Year
• Enterprise Partner of the Year
• Public Sector Partner of the Year
• Enterprise Networking Partner of the Year
• Marketing Partner of the Year

Americas Region Area Awards

• Federal Partner of the Year
• Federal Defense Partner of the Year
• SLED Growth Partner of the Year (East)
• US Central Area Award – CISG (Cloud Infrastructure Solution Group) Partner of the Year
• US Central Area Award – Enterprise Partner of the Year
• US West Area Award – Enterprise Partner of the Year
• US West Area Award – Service Provider Partner of the Year
• US East Area Award – Partner of the Year
• US East Area Award – Enterprise Partner of the Year

APJC Area Awards

• APJC Application Experience Partner of the Year
• India APJC Enterprise Partner of the Year

EMEA Area Awards

• UK&I Enterprise Partner of the Year

Global Awards

• Americas Partner of the Year
• Collaboration Partner of the Year
• Security Partner of the Year

About World Wide Technology

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider with $17 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With nearly 9,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 12 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work^® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities.

About Cisco

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that securely connects everything to make anything possible. Our purpose is to power an inclusive future for all by helping our customers reimagine their applications, power hybrid work, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco.

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Press Contact:

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World Wide Technology

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FAQ

What awards did World Wide Technology (WWT) receive at Cisco Partner Summit 2023?

WWT received the Global Americas Partner of the Year, Global Collaboration Partner of the Year, and Global Security Partner of the Year awards at Cisco Partner Summit 2023.

What was the theme of Partner Summit 2023?

The theme of Partner Summit 2023 was 'Greater Together'.

How long has WWT been in partnership with Cisco?

WWT's partnership with Cisco began more than 25 years ago.

What did Jeff Sharritts, EVP and Chief Customer and Partner Officer at Cisco, say about WWT's awards?

Jeff Sharritts congratulated WWT for their ability to deliver outstanding results, respond to customer challenges, and lead in a dynamic competitive landscape.

What did Jim Kavanaugh, Co-founder and CEO of WWT, say about the awards?

Jim Kavanaugh expressed WWT's pride in receiving the awards and acknowledged the strength and collaboration of their organizations with Cisco.

Which other awards did WWT receive from Cisco?

In addition to the Global Awards, WWT was also recognized with several other awards in different areas of their business, including the Americas Geo Awards, Americas Region Area Awards, US Central Area Awards, US West Area Awards, US East Area Awards, APJC Area Awards, and EMEA Area Awards.