Cisco Shark Tank 2026

Scaling
Circularity
from Pilot to
Global Platform

Reconext, in close cooperation with Cisco's channel partner base, proposes a global expansion of the ATEA circularity pilot — supporting Cisco's success during the $80B AI technology migration by transforming end-of-use hardware into renewed value for Cisco's customers, both direct and via channel partners, across 18 facilities in three regions — The Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Reconext x Cisco Partnership
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The Animated Pitch

A 2-minute overview of the Reconext x Cisco circularity partnership opportunity.

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The $80B Circular Opportunity

As Cisco navigates an unprecedented $80B AI technology migration, millions of units of networking equipment across enterprise campuses, branch offices, and data centers are being refreshed. For Cisco's full customer base — direct and via its channel partners — the gap between decommission and maximum value recovery represents a massive opportunity.

Reconext, in close cooperation with Cisco's channel partner base, is purpose-built to close that gap. With 17 facilities across 4 continents, ISO-certified security, and AI-driven lifecycle optimization, we serve Cisco's entire customer ecosystem — transforming end-of-use into beginning-of-value.

99.7%

Cisco's product return rate for reuse/recycling

75%

Circular design principles in new Cisco products

Cisco Campus
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The ATEA Pilot: Proven at Scale

In partnership with Atea and Cisco CX, Reconext deployed a full lifecycle circularity model serving Cisco's direct customers and channel partners across European markets — and the results speak for themselves.

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End-to-End Lifecycle

From decommission through data erasure, testing, refurbishment, and remarketing — a single integrated pipeline.

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Sustainability Reporting

Comprehensive environmental impact tracking: CO2 avoided, energy saved, materials recovered, water conserved.

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Revenue Recovery

Maximized residual value through AI-optimized harvest-vs-whole-unit decisions and global channel monetization.

Reconext Facility
Environmental Impact
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Measurable ESG Impact

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CO2 emissions avoided annually

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Energy saved through refurbishment vs. new manufacturing

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Water conserved in the production cycle

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E-waste diverted from landfill

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AI-Powered Circularity Intelligence

AI Innovation

Agentic AI Orchestration

Our AI agents autonomously manage every circularity decision — from BOM-level harvest analysis to optimal channel routing — in real time across all 17 facilities.

Network Telemetry Integration

Presented at Big@AI at MIT CSAIL: using network telemetry data to predict optimal decommission timing and maximize circularity outcomes before equipment reaches end-of-use.

Managed Services Platform Connector

Upcoming OCP presentation: connecting TPM and managed services platforms directly to Reconext's Agentic AI, making circularity a core design feature — not a separate initiative.

Predictive Value Optimization

Machine learning models trained on millions of historical transactions to predict residual value, optimal refurbishment paths, and global demand signals for every SKU.

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Zero-Gap Chain of Custody

Every piece of Cisco equipment that enters a Reconext facility is tracked from dock to disposition. Our security protocols meet and exceed the standards required by the world's most security-conscious enterprises.

ISO 27001 Certified
ISO 14001 Certified
ISO 45001 Certified
R2 / e-Stewards
NIST 800-88 Compliant
GDPR / CCPA Ready
SOC 2 Type II
Cisco Authorized
Data Security
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18 Facilities Across 3 Regions

Global Facilities

The Americas

Grapevine TX (HQ), Irving TX, Memphis TN, McAllen TX, Calexico CA, Mexicali (2), México City, Reynosa

9 facilities

Europe

Zoetermeer (NL), Bydgoszcz (PL), Havant (UK), Prague (CZ), Tallinn (EE)

5 facilities

Asia Pacific

Penang (MY), Suzhou (CN), Hong Kong, Jakarta (ID)

4 facilities
OCP Summit
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Pioneering the Science of Reuse

OCP Global Summit

CEO Shahriyar Rahmati presenting on connecting managed services platforms to Agentic AI for circularity-by-design.

MIT CSAIL — Big@AI

Presented research on using network telemetry data to optimize circularity outcomes — predicting decommission timing for maximum value recovery.

Cisco Live Amsterdam

Showcased the ATEA circularity model and Reconext's AI-driven sustainability reporting to the global Cisco partner ecosystem.

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The Global Expansion Roadmap

Phase 1

European Expansion

Q3 2026

Scale the Atea model to 5 additional European markets — serving Cisco's direct customers and channel partners. Integrate Cisco CX lifecycle services across all Reconext EU facilities.

Phase 2

North America Rollout

Q1 2027

Deploy full circularity pipeline across US and Mexico facilities in close cooperation with Cisco's channel partner base. Support the $80B AI migration refresh cycle.

Phase 3

Asia-Pacific Coverage

Q3 2027

Activate APAC facilities for Cisco hardware from direct customers and channel partners. Complete global coverage with unified AI orchestration.

Phase 4

Full Platform Integration

Q1 2028

Agentic AI fully integrated with Cisco managed services and channel partner platforms. Circularity-as-a-feature across the entire Cisco hardware lifecycle.

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Circularity is Profitable

As the $80B AI technology migration drives unprecedented hardware refresh cycles across Cisco's customer base, the economic case for circularity at scale is compelling — for Cisco, for channel partners, and for the planet.

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Revenue Recovery

AI-optimized harvest decisions maximize residual value. Global remarketing channels ensure best-price realization for every component.

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Cost Avoidance

Reduced disposal costs, lower new-material procurement, and compliance cost reduction through certified processes.

ESG

ESG Value Creation

Measurable sustainability metrics that directly support Cisco's ESG reporting, investor relations, and regulatory compliance.

Economic Growth
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Reconext × Cisco

Reconext, in close cooperation with Cisco's channel partner base, is ready to support Cisco's success during the $80B AI technology migration. Let's build the circular future — together — serving Cisco's full customer base, direct and via channel partners.

Together