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Platform Possibilities Multiply with Ecosystem Profitability

Cisco BlogsOctober 30, 20266 min read

In the AI era, platform success depends on a thriving ecosystem. When Cisco provides the foundation and partners build value, we create a virtuous cycle. Partner profitability isn’t just a metric; it’s the engine of our collective growth.

We talk a lot in technology about the power of platforms. Their ability to connect data, technology and experiences. To break down silos. To create new possibilities for customers. And in the AI era, that promise has never been greater. But I believe there’s another side to the platform conversation that deserves just as much attention: The economics of the ecosystem around it. Successful platforms don’t create all the value themselves. They create the conditions for others to build, innovate and create value on top of them — and importantly, to invest in building successful businesses. Those investments follow opportunity and the potential for profitable growth. Thus, platform possibilities multiply with ecosystem profitability. If the ecosystem can profit, it has a…

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