Global cybersecurity company Fortinet has recently presented its distinguished Australia Partner of the Year Awards for 2023. Acknowledging the remarkable contributions of its partners to security advancements, these awards pay tribute to those partners that have aided customers in their secure transition from traditional network infrastructures.
The criteria used to judge the awards included revenue growth compared to the previous year, demonstrated commitment to professional advancement via training and acquiring certifications, and innovation enhancement. Moreover, factors like executive engagement and the ability to lead customer initiatives in collaboration with Fortinet were also considered.
John Milionis, Channel Sales Director, Australia, Fortinet, declared, "Fortinet is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 Australia partner awards, extending its thanks to each partner for their dedicated efforts over the past year." He expressed appreciation for the noteworthy achievements of Fortinet's partners throughout 2023, acknowledging their commitment to customer experiences and results amidst the surge in intricate ransomware attacks, escalating supply chain risks, and the increasing prevalence of advanced persistent threats and zero-day exploits.
Organisations recognised at the awards include Orro Group as the Australia Partner of the Year, CBR Cyber as the Australia Government Partner of the Year, and Aussie Broadband as the Australia Growth Partner of the Year. Other winners included Centorrino Technologies, Macquarie Cloud Services, Brennan, Vocus, and Wavelink, each celebrated for their respective sectors of contribution.
Milionis highlighted that Fortinet is consistently boosting its marketing, distribution, training, and support efforts to empower its partners for success. He disclosed that the company's focus for 2024 prominently features innovation and excellence, intending to drive growth and enable its partners to address evolving customer challenges. These encompass issues resulting from work-from-anywhere models, hybrid IT environments, and the ever-changing threat landscape.
In this endeavour, Fortinet aims to strengthen its partners through its Engage Partner Program and various enablement tools designed to facilitate their success. This approach is aligned with Fortinet's mission to secure people, devices, and data everywhere and reinforce cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security.