Channel ecosystem stories

Backblaze appoints Anuj Kumar as Chief Revenue Officer to accelerate AI-focused growth, as B2 Cloud Storage expands with neocloud demand.

Exabeam names Chris Hartley to lead UKI and Nordics as it deepens regional focus and pushes AI-driven security operations across Europe.

Netos picks Nebula as its first global services partner to scale FinOps-style network spend management for channel-led enterprise roll-outs.

SonicWall earns a 5-Star rating in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide, spotlighting its focus on partner success and security outcomes.

Climb secures exclusive Irish distribution of Sophos Threat Profile and full suite, targeting rising AI-driven cybersecurity demand.

Yubico launches YubiNation partner tiers and expanded training to boost phishing-resistant identity security amid rising breach costs.

Exclusive Networks deepens its UK and Ireland portfolio by adding Extreme's AI-driven cloud networking platform to its cybersecurity-focused line-up.

Sage sees four senior leaders named 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs as it leans on partners to drive AI-led growth for SMB finance and HR.

11:11 Systems names Softcat, Colo insight, Creative ITC and Interstellar among winners in new 2025 UK and Europe partner awards scheme.

Pure Storage launches an Ambassador partner tier and boosts services focus, aiming to deepen channel skills in AI, cyber resilience and cloud.

Pax8 joins the UK Government's AI Skills Boost as a Strategic Partner, aiming to help train 10 million workers in practical AI by 2030.

Start Tech leader Ian Groves wins second three-year term on GTIA's UK and Ireland Executive Council, strengthening his role in the IT channel.

Extreme launches Partner First, a unified global programme promising simpler rebates, faster deal approvals and AI tools for resellers.

Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.

Ardoq's global partner ecosystem now generates over 50% of its revenue, expanding with 140+ partners including Deloitte, EY and Slalom.

DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max as premium partners, enhancing global interconnection services with exclusive benefits for two years.

FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.

Swimlane secures USD $45m to boost AI automation, aiming for profitability in Q3 2025 with rapid growth and advanced agentic AI security solutions.

Contrast Security has unveiled a channel-first strategy to boost global adoption of its application security solutions, enhancing partnerships and market reach.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has launched HPE VM Essentials, a new virtualisation solution for hybrid cloud, aiming to streamline infrastructure and reduce costs.