Ingram Micro is the First U.S. Distributor to Achieve Fortinet’s Engaged Preferred Services Partner (EPSP) Designation
June 18 2024 - 7:06AM
Business Wire
The exclusive and advanced Fortinet security
certification further differentiates Ingram Micro’s value by
introducing specialized training, enablement, and professional
services capabilities
Ingram Micro is the first technology distributor in the United
States to be named an Engaged Preferred Services Partner (EPSP)
within Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program.
The exclusive certification was announced this week at Ingram
Micro’s annual SMB Alliance Unplugged event in Buffalo, NY, and
signals to channel partners Ingram Micro’s continued commitment to
augmenting and scaling their cybersecurity services expertise and
support services with greater ease and efficiency. It also confirms
Ingram Micro’s ability to deliver specialized and advanced Fortinet
security support and services with and for channel partners.
“With this new designation Ingram Micro is enabling us to do
more and be more for our customers without introducing potentially
competitive brands,” said Sam Barhoumeh, Founder/CEO, Ready
Networks and Ingram Micro SMB Alliance Council Member and past
president. “That’s a huge win and a value we certainly will use to
our advantage and our customers.”
“Managed cybersecurity is a double-digit growth opportunity for
channel partners and an area of specialization where Ingram Micro
is adding more business value with skilled technicians, advanced
certifications, professional services, and more available at their
fingertips through our digital twin Ingram Micro Xvantage,” said
Paul Hager, vice president of Professional Services at Ingram
Micro.
As the first U.S. distributor and one of only nine Fortinet EPSP
partners in the U.S., Ingram Micro can collaborate with Fortinet
Professional Support experts to help channel partners better
design, establish, and implement Fortinet best practices, expand
their expertise, and develop a more robust services portfolio.
Ingram Micro was also recently named Fortinet’s U.S. Distributor of
the Year as part of its 2023 Partner of the Year Awards.
"Fortinet is committed to providing the tools and support our
partners need to maintain a competitive edge. We’re continuing to
evolve our Engage Partner Program to help partners differentiate,
grow, and expand their organizations," said Ken McCray, Vice
President of Channel Sales, US, Fortinet. " Ingram Micro is a
highly trusted distribution partner for Fortinet and we are pleased
to name them among this distinguished list of EPSP partners."
A Program Focused on Enabling Opportunities for
Partners
Fortinet is committed to helping partners meet new and evolving
customer challenges created by work-from-anywhere models, hybrid IT
environments, and the evolving threat landscape through Fortinet’s
Engage Partner Program and enablement tools for partners. The
program is focused on enabling unique growth opportunities with
Fortinet’s expansive portfolio built around the Fortinet Security
Fabric, designed to secure customers’ entire infrastructure from
the data center to the cloud.
In addition, Fortinet is committed to helping partners grow
productive, predictable, and rewarding relationships to
differentiate from competitors. The Fortinet Engage Partner program
helps partners acquire the industry knowledge they need to increase
business opportunities, deliver digital acceleration for customers
with customizable programs, and accelerate partner growth.
For more information about Ingram Micro’s Professional Services
and new Fortinet EPSP Designation, channel partners should engage
their Ingram Micro sales executive and visit www.xvantage.com.
About Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global
information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly
90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide
IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology
manufacturers and cloud providers to a highly diversified base of
business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro
Xvantage™, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we
believe to be the industry’s first comprehensive
business-to-consumer-like experience, integrating hardware and
cloud subscriptions, personalized recommendations, instant pricing
order tracking, and billing automation. We also provide a broad
range of technology services, including financing, specialized
marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre- and
post-sales professional support. Learn more at
www.ingrammicro.com.
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