Didem Kindstrand - Navigating the Cisco–Splunk Partner Shift

In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Didem Kindstrand, EMEA North Channel Lead at Splunk, now part of Cisco. With nearly three decades of industry experience, Didem offers a candid look into how her team is navigating the operational and cultural shifts following Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk while preserving focus, maintaining team alignment, and empowering partners amidst uncertainty.

Channel professionals tuning in will learn how the phased integration approach between Cisco and Splunk is creating both urgency and opportunity across the ecosystem. Didem shares how she manages internal alignment through real-time communication, emphasizes the importance of Splunk's partner competencies within Cisco's 360 Partner Program, and leans on long-term partner relationships to weather organizational change. Whether you're facing your own company transformation or enabling partners through transitional periods, this episode offers both inspiration and tactical lessons.

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