What are the benefits to Partners that achieve the Master Specializations?
? The branded Master Specialization designation will provide a vehicle for partners to differentiate themselves based on their expertise in selling Cisco solutions that integrate technology, applications and services to solve their customers? business issues. ? The Master Specialization enables a closer technical relationship with Cisco, including gaining access to part of Cisco’s intellectual property for its services offerings. This should result in higher levels of service and, consequently, better customer satisfaction for users of Cisco equipment. ? Master Specialized Partners will be recognized for technical excellence on the online Cisco Partner Locator. ? Master Specialized Partners will receive the highest-level Value Incentive Program (VIP) rebate starting with VIP Period 9 (VIP9) in February, 2007.