The Softcat News Team
Softcat has announced that it has become a Palo Alto Networks NextWave Diamond Innovator, joining a select group of channel partners who have met the Diamond Innovator performance, capabilities, and business requirements of the Palo Alto Networks NextWave Partner Program.
Softcat has forged a long and trusted relationship with Palo Alto Networks, delivering technologies and solutions with success across the portfolio. In developing the partnership to the highest possible accreditation level, extensive investments have been made to broaden and deepen expertise, earn specialisations and move from value-added resell through to services delivery. Softcat is well positioned to support customers at every stage of their own cyber risk management journey.
David Francis, Alliances Director at Softcat said: "Achieving Diamond Innovator is testament to the dedication and expertise of our sales, technical and services teams and a milestone in our partnership that we are proud of. Attainment of the thresholds in place across business development, technical specialisation and services delivery certification, demonstrates the investment of time and expertise by some highly talented individuals.
“Our ongoing commitment to developing these teams that specialise in Palo Alto Networks solutions and services, will continue to deliver value for our customers, through excellence and innovation. This recognition inspires us to push forward as we aim for our next milestone: becoming an Authorised Support Partner. We’re thankful for the continued alliance with the Palo Alto Networks channel team, which has played a crucial role in our success, and we’re excited to continue working together as we move ahead.
“Our customers need cyber experts that can help them achieve better security outcomes, protecting them from today’s sophisticated threats,” said Patricia Murphy, VP EMEA & LATAM Ecosystems at Palo Alto Networks “Our Diamond Innovator NextWave partners have deep Palo Alto Networks expertise to help solve complex security challenges with robust solutions and services. As a NextWave Diamond Innovator, Softcat is helping redefine what it means to be secure.”
About the NextWave Partner Program
The Palo Alto Networks NextWave partner program encompasses an innovative ecosystem of partners who help customers around the world succeed with Palo Alto Networks technology and solutions, redefining what it means to be secure.
Palo Alto Networks continues to invest in, grow with, and optimise for partners with one partner program that offers five paths to capitalise on what’s next in security. The evolving NextWave program embraces all partner types, providing partners with a clear blueprint for success to enhance profitability, enable differentiation, and expand opportunities.
To learn more about Softcat’s work with Palo Alto Networks visit https://www.softcat.com/partners/palo-alto-networks