CrowdStrike: Dicker Data adds CrowdStrike to portfolio

Cyber security platform CrowdStrike has added Dicker Data to its distribution roster across A/NZ.The partnership expands CrowdStrike's A/NZ channel ecosystem while Dicker Data's resellers and managed service providers (MSPs/MSSPs) will have access to the Falcon platform, targeting enterprise, mid-market and SMB organisations. Rising demand in A/NZ led to Dicker Data seeking CrowdStrike given the large business opportunity presented by the Falcon platform as well as the mission-critical nature of cyber security.Dicker Data joins Nextgen and Westcon-Comstor in the distribution stable. Rhys George recently joined CrowdStrike to the newly created role as head of distribution for A/NZ."Dicker Data seeing the opportunity to further expand our A/NZ channel ecosystem underscores our market position as cyber security's generational platform. Together, we will accelerate CrowdStrike's partner-first go-to-market strategy, unlocking greater opportunities for mid-market partners in the region," CrowdStrike APJ VP of channels and alliances Jon Fox said. "We look forward to working with Dicker Data to drive even more partner and customer adoption of the Falcon platform, simplifying cyber security and protecting organisations against sophisticated threats with the world's most advanced AI-native technology."Dicker Data COO Vlad Mitnovetski said cyber security continued to be a high-growth opportunity for the channel, but the landscape was complex. "Together with CrowdStrike, we are empowering partners with platform technology, enabling regional organisations to reduce operational costs and complexity while operating with confidence despite the pace of evolving cyber threats," he said. The cyber security vendor expanded its Accelerate partner program with enhanced incentives, tools, training and resources as it puts a spotlight on new service opportunities for partners. The expanded program features enhanced revenue opportunities, exclusive discounts, rebates, training credits and frictionless, predictable pricing models.Tailored to different partner types, the program includes four purpose-built tracks including Reseller Partner Program; MSP Partner Program; Distribution Program and a Technology Ecosystem Program.