Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event

Arctic Wolf revealed the recipients of the Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) 2024 Partner of the Year Awards during its annual Partner Jam event in Sydney. The awards highlight the growth and strength of Arctic Wolf’s channel ecosystem in the region, which has seen a 156% increase in partners over the past year.

David Hayes, Regional Director at Arctic Wolf, attributed the company’s regional growth to its fully partner-based model. Hayes said, “At Arctic Wolf, we’ve always been 100% partner-based and this is central to our growth in the region since our local launch in October 2022. We pride ourselves on our partnerships with the most innovative technology providers in the industry to protect core sectors in Australia and New Zealand, such as critical infrastructure, healthcare, government, education, and premier sports verticals.”

The A/NZ Partner of the Year Awards celebrate partnerships that are strongly committed to innovation and collaborative efforts to address cyber risk. This year’s honorees include Novo3, REDD, and Konverge.

Novo3 was awarded the Alpha Partner of the Year. Shehan Suri, CEO at Novo3, commented on the partnership with Arctic Wolf: “Novo3’s partnership with Arctic Wolf has redefined excellence in cybersecurity. Through this close alliance, Novo3 offers a sophisticated, round-the-clock managed security service, utilising Arctic Wolf's advanced security solutions. This collaboration significantly strengthens the cybersecurity defences of mid-market organisations, ensuring comprehensive protection across the board."

The Pack Hunter Partner of the Year was awarded to REDD. Nigel Heyn, Founder of REDD, expressed his appreciation for the recognition. Heyn remarked, “REDD and Arctic Wolf share a unified goal of ending cyber risk! Our partnership brings the best people, processes and tools together in order to conquer the challenges of an ever-increasing connected (albeit risky) digital world. REDD is truly honoured to receive this award as part of our joint goal to help every business end cyber risk. Arctic Wolf and the awesome team powering the wolf pack are the true definitions of the best partnership.”

Konverge was recognised as the Rising Star Partner of the Year. Johnny Thai, Managing Director at Konverge, spoke about the benefits of the partnership: “Our partnership with Arctic Wolf has been exceptional, providing us and our customers with a boutique level of service and support. The recognition we have received is not just a validation of our efforts but also an encouragement to continue pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve. Arctic Wolf's commitment to elevating our clients' security posture has been impressive. We are excited to continue developing this partnership and achieving mutual success.”

These awards underscore Arctic Wolf’s commitment to fostering productive partnerships within the A/NZ region. As the company continues to expand its channel ecosystem, collaboration with partners like Novo3, REDD, and Konverge will play a pivotal role in advancing regional cybersecurity initiatives.