What Is the Cisco Partner Value Index (PVI)?

The Cisco Partner Value Index (PVI) is a score Cisco calculates for each portfolio from outcome-based metrics in four categories: foundational, capabilities, performance and engagement. It sets a partner's designation and rebate eligibility under Cisco 360. A minimum index earns the Cisco Portfolio Partner designation and opens up Cisco Partner Incentive rebates; a higher index earns Cisco Preferred Portfolio Partner and can qualify for higher rebate rates. Cisco captures the index four days after the end of each fiscal month. The scale and the weighting sit in Cisco's Metrics Guide.