www.crn.com Cisco to Increase Prices on Software and Hardware Effective Nov. 7
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- •Cisco is raising prices on select software and hardware effective November 7, 2026.
- •The price increases average in the mid-single-digit percentage range, primarily affecting networking and security software.
- •Partners are advised to update active quotes and consult with account managers regarding impacts.
Cisco Systems announced a list price increase for select software and hardware products, effective November 7, 2026. The increase, communicated by Tim Coogan, senior vice president of global partner sales, primarily affects networking and security software, with average increases in the mid-single-digit percentage range. While a limited number of hardware products will also see price adjustments, specific items were not disclosed. This decision is part of a portfolio rebalancing strategy aimed at aligning with market dynamics and innovation investments. Cisco has advised partners to update active quotes to reflect the new pricing and has maintained its standard price protection policies during this transition. The announcement comes just before the 2026 Cisco Partner Summit in Vancouver, allowing stakeholders time to prepare for the changes.
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