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Cisco Channel Chief Keith Goodwin: The Exit Interview

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http://www.thevarguy.com – Cisco Systems Channel Chief Keith Goodwin is set to exit the networking giant on August 1 — when Cisco (NYSE: CSCO) starts its new fiscal year. Goodwin will stick around as an advisor and a consultant to Cisco’s channel team — even attending the Olympics to meet with partners. But he’s essentially heading off into retirement. So why is Goodwin exiting now, and what are his key thoughts on the state of Cisco and its channel leadership? Here’s an exit interview with Goodwin and The VAR Guy.  The VAR Guy: Why retire now? What did the decision process involve? Goodwi (IT news)

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