Ingram Micro, Cisco partner on AI-powered SMB purchasing platform
CSCO•Ingram Micro and Cisco jointly developed SMB Quick Buy, an AI-powered purchasing service for managed service providers and channel partners on Ingram Micro’s Xvantage platform. It will launch in the U.S. next month, with global expansion planned.
1. Platform launch planned
SMB Quick Buy will automate configuration, quoting and ordering for managed service providers and channel partners. Cisco, including Meraki, will be the first vendor integrated with the service.
2. Intended benefits
The companies say the AI-powered features aim to shorten sales cycles, lower transaction costs and improve partner profitability.
