Westcon Group Named "Distributor of the Year" Americas by Palo Alto Networks

Recognition Further Builds on Recently Expanded Global Relationship

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Westcon Group, the value-added distributor of security, unified communications, network infrastructure, and data center solutions, today announced it has been named Palo Alto Networks' "Distributor of the Year" in the Americas for 2014.  Westcon Group was honored during an award gala at the vendor's NextWave Americas Partner Conference on September 18.

The recognition follows a recently expanded global distribution agreement between the two companies.  Opening up new markets worldwide for the industry's fastest-growing enterprise security platform, this agreement empowers resellers to attain success leveraging Westcon Group's highly integrated global distribution capabilities. As both teams and processes align on a global level, Palo Alto Networks and Westcon Group will soon do business in more than 40 countries.

"This award results from countless hours of hard work and unwavering commitment from our combined teams around the world.  Moving forward, we'll be taking this dedication even further -- actively investing in every theater to bring resellers a full technology ecosystem and highly efficient global business operations," said Andrew Warren, VP Westcon Security Solutions, Westcon Group North America.  "We're honored Palo Alto Networks has chosen to single us out for this dedication."

Palo Alto Networks sits at the center of Westcon Group's Security Solutions practice, enabling global partners and their customers build real-world solutions aimed at minimizing threats to corporate IT infrastructures.  Based on a market leading global footprint – as well as tier-one business enablement, demand generation, sales and training capabilities – the practice streamlines complexities associated with global security and threat prevention.  This allows vendors like Palo Alto Networks to quickly expand into new markets, while ensuring reseller partners build strong, sustainable security business offerings. 

"Westcon Group is a critical piece of our worldwide channel strategy, and as a global distributor, has proven itself a 'go-to' partner through deep industry expertise and commitment to our business," said Todd Palmer, Vice President, Americas Channels, Palo Alto Networks.  "We fully expect this relationship to drive even greater success in the years to come."

About Westcon Group
Westcon Group, Inc. is a value added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data center, and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers. The company goes to market under the Comstor and Westcon brands. Westcon Group's teams are located in 60+ countries around the globe, create unique programs and provide exceptional support to accelerate the business of its global partners. Strong relationships at every level of the Westcon Group organization enable partners to receive support tailored to their needs. From global logistics and flexible customized financing solutions to pre-sales, technical and engineering assistance, the company works with partners to respond with agility and speed to changing market conditions so they can achieve the fastest time to revenue. Westcon Group's portfolio of market-leading vendors includes: Cisco, Avaya, Polycom, Check Point, F5, Palo Alto and Blue Coat, among others. For more information, please visit www.westcongroup.com, "Like" our Facebook page or track our LinkedIn page.

Media Contact: 

Craig Librett
Director of Public Relations
Westcon Group
+1 (914) 357-1747
[email protected]

SOURCE Westcon Group

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