After 15 months of co-design, new framework replaces 30-year-old tiers with outcome-based 'value indexes'. Editorial credit: PJ McDonnell / Shutterstock In the most significant shakeup of its channel strategy in three decades, Cisco has officially launched the Cisco 360 Partner Program. Launched last week on January 25, 2026, the program abandons traditional "Gold, Premier, and Select" designations in favor of a new hierarchy designed to reward partners who can build AI-ready

New browser-centric suite offers a lightweight alternative to complex SASE. Cybersecurity leader Sophos has officially expanded its security portfolio with the launch of Sophos Workspace Protection, an integrated suite designed to secure remote and hybrid work environments without the cost and complexity of traditional SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) frameworks. Announced on January 20, 2026, the solution specifically targets the growing "Shadow AI" crisis, where employees