Channel Partnerships
SonicWall | September 25, 2023
SonicWall, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider, has unveiled its updated SecureFirst Partner Program, catering to existing and prospective North American customers. This initiative stems from SonicWall's commitment to actively engage with its partner community, actively listening to their needs and implementing suggested improvements. The upgraded program strongly emphasizes addressing the primary concerns of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), offering comprehensive benefits.
The new SecureFirst Partner Program from SonicWall focuses on key areas critical to partners' success in the cybersecurity landscape. First, it simplifies the onboarding process, allowing partners to swiftly access SonicWall's partner benefits without the need for extensive training or complex business planning commitments. This flexibility extends to procurement options, with SonicWall introducing new choices that align with partner and customer requirements. These options include prepaid subscriptions at discounted rates and a no-commitment monthly service provider model. Additionally, SonicWall recognizes the importance of robust technical support and ensures personalized assistance by providing direct access to level 2 or tier 3 agents.
The program introduces two distinct tiered tracks to accommodate varying business sizes and objectives: Velocity and Mastery. Velocity suits partners with minimal requirements, while Mastery partners gain access to all incentives, resources, and benefits. Additionally, SonicWall supports partners' customer acquisition efforts by offering aggressive discount levels for all tiers, equipping partners with a competitive edge in pursuing new business opportunities. As part of this program, partners gain exclusive access to SonicWall University, an invaluable resource for flexible training options, including product-specific courseware, specializations, and industry-recognized certifications, ensuring they are well-equipped to promote, sell, and deploy the SonicWall portfolio effectively.
In addition to launching the enhanced SecureFirst Partner Program, SonicWall has been proactive in fortifying its position in cybersecurity. The company has reinforced its executive leadership team and introduced compelling incentives with the updated global partner program. Existing partners are encouraged to engage with their dedicated account management teams to gain insights into the program's enhancements and determine the optimal path to cultivate their businesses further. SonicWall remains committed to empowering its partner community and fortifying its capabilities for sustained growth and innovation in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape.
About SonicWall
SonicWall, a leader in delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions tailored for the hyper-distributed era, where remote work, mobility, and security are paramount. SonicWall is a steadfast guardian in an ever-evolving work landscape characterized by ubiquitous remote access and cloud-enabled workforces, providing comprehensive protection against the most sophisticated and elusive cyber threats. The company's unwavering commitment to fortifying organizations is evident in its ability to thwart cyberattacks across diverse exposure points, even in the face of evolving challenges. SonicWall bridges the gap in cybersecurity readiness for enterprises, government entities, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) worldwide with a keen focus on unraveling the unknown, delivering real-time visibility, and facilitating cost-effective cybersecurity solutions.
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Channel Partnerships
PR Newswire | September 27, 2023
Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, announced today that Ateme is the latest organization to join the Akamai Qualified Computing Partner Program. Ateme is a global leader providing end-to-end video compression, delivery, and streaming solutions with innovation at its core.
As an Akamai Qualified Computing Partner, Ateme offers Akamai customers end-to-end high-quality video-delivery solutions and greater choices in their digital transformation. The smooth, one-stop source facilitates cloud migration, as well as customers' search for a relevant Akamai-supported solution.
We are honored to become a part of the Akamai Qualified Computing Partner Program, said Ricardo Minari, Director of Global Partnerships at Ateme.
"We are honored to become a part of the Akamai Qualified Computing Partner Program," said Ricardo Minari, Director of Global Partnerships at Ateme. "This partnership highlights Ateme's commitment to ensuring our customers deliver the highest quality of video content to global audiences, even during their ongoing digital transformation journeys."
With Ateme's high-quality video-delivery solution running on Akamai, joint customers can benefit from low latency and better throughput thanks to the power of Akamai Connected Cloud, Akamai's massively distributed edge and cloud platform. As a qualified computing partner, Ateme offers workloads that can be deployed with a range of origin options on Akamai, giving customers the flexibility to choose either a self-managed or an Akamai-managed origin. In addition, Ateme's compression efficiency combined with Akamai's cloud computing services' competitive data-transfer rates can help customers enjoy the cost benefits of reduced bandwidth and storage requirements.
"Akamai is pleased to make quality video compression and delivery easily available to Akamai customers through the Akamai Qualified Computing Partner Program," said Matt Berk, Vice President of Cloud Computing at Akamai. "Pay TV operators and content providers are now able to captivate their audiences with high-quality video and scale it across Akamai Connected Cloud, the massively distributed platform for cloud computing, security, and content delivery."
The Akamai Qualified Computing Partner Program is designed to make solution-based features that are interoperable with Akamai's cloud computing services easily accessible to Akamai customers. The services are provided by Akamai technology partners that complete a rigorous qualification process to ensure they are readily available to deploy and scale across the globally distributed Akamai Connected Cloud.
To learn more about the Akamai Qualified Computing Partner Program or to join the leading technology companies that partner with Akamai, visit the Akamai Technology Partner Program page.
About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform, puts apps and experiences closer to users and keeps threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's cloud computing, security, and content delivery solutions at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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CrowdStrike | September 25, 2023
CrowdStrike Honors Exceptional Partners at 2023 Global Partner Awards: The prestigious awards recognize partners' outstanding contributions in providing cybersecurity solutions using the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
AWS and CDW Among Top Honorees: Amazon Web Services (AWS) secures Global Partner of the Year and Ecosystem Partner of the Year titles, while CDW earns Global Solution Provider of the Year.
Partners like Cribl, Zscaler, Abnormal Security, Softcat, and Sekuro are praised for their innovation and commitment to advancing cybersecurity solutions.
CrowdStrike unveiled the recipients of its 2023 Global Partner Awards at Fal.Con 2023, a prestigious event held annually and a cybersecurity gathering. These awards serve as a testament to the unwavering commitment of CrowdStrike's partners in providing exceptional solutions and services, leveraging the advanced CrowdStrike Falcon platform to combat the relentless and sophisticated adversaries that define today's cyber landscape.
The 2023 Global Partner Awards recognized exemplary partners in various categories, highlighting their outstanding contributions to CrowdStrike's mission. Amazon Web Services (AWS) earned the prestigious titles of Global Partner of the Year and Ecosystem Partner of the Year, underscoring their deep integration with CrowdStrike's Falcon platform, enhancing cloud security through collaborations on AWS native services. CDW received the distinction of Global Solution Provider of the Year, showcasing its dedicated focus on expanding the adoption of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. Deloitte's commitment to incorporating the Falcon Platform into their consulting services earned them the Global Engagement License Program Partner of the Year title. EY's substantial contributions, including training practitioners on Falcon LogScale, resulted in their recognition as Global System Integrator of the Year.
Additionally, the impressive growth and seamless integration of the eSentire MDR platform led to eSentire being named Global MSSP Partner of the Year. Cribl's outstanding efforts in driving interoperability and eliminating data silos secured its title as Ecosystem Innovator of the Year. Zscaler's commitment to joint innovation and proactive engagement made them the Ecosystem GTM Partner of the Year. Abnormal Security's exceptional partnership launch efforts earned them the Ecosystem Fast Start Partner of the Year title. In the EMEA region, Softcat was honored as Partner of the Year, demonstrating rapid growth and extensive enablement. Sekuro, named APJ Partner of the Year, achieved remarkable results, exceeding their plan by over 500% and showcasing their early adoption of Falcon Cloud Security. These awards reflect the dedication and achievements of these partners in advancing CrowdStrike's cybersecurity solutions.
These distinguished award winners have been chosen through an evaluation process that recognized their dedication to cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking cybersecurity strategies. CrowdStrike continues to provide unwavering support and exclusive access to its partners via the CrowdStrike Accelerate Partner Program. This elite network empowers partners with the necessary tools, intelligence, and security expertise to effectively counter the evolving threats posed by advanced cyber adversaries, solidifying CrowdStrike's commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in the cybersecurity landscape.
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