On March 12, 2026, TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), a prominent global distributor and solutions aggregator in the IT ecosystem, proudly announced its receipt of the 2025 North American Distributor of the Year Award from Palo Alto Networks. This accolade, awarded for the fourth consecutive year, underscores TD SYNNEX's unwavering commitment to customer security and exceptional performance within the technology sector.

The annual awards recognize an elite group of Palo Alto Networks partners who have excelled over the past fiscal year. This year’s winners were selected through a data-driven methodology that rigorously evaluated partners based on several key performance indicators, including:

Performance: Metrics such as bookings volume and growth, new customer acquisition, partner-initiated business, and deal volume and growth.

Strategic Engagement: Evidence of successful acquisition of new customers and effective development of business pipelines.

2. A Testament to Strong Partnerships

The awarding of this prestigious honor for the fourth year in a row is a testament to the robust relationship TD SYNNEX has built with Palo Alto Networks. The collaboration has resulted in consistent year-over-year growth, operational excellence, and strategic platform acceleration. To further empower partners, TD SYNNEX has introduced its Security Operation Center (SOC) as a Service Program in North America. This innovative program enables partners to offer advanced Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), and Managed SOC/SIEM (XSIAM) services utilizing TD SYNNEX’s dedicated security specialists and Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex SecOps platform. Notably, this makes TD SYNNEX the only distributor in North America to leverage these services through the Cortex platform.

3. Expanding Technical Support and Training

In addition to the SOC as a Service Program, TD SYNNEX has expanded its technical and enablement support for Palo Alto Networks solutions. The company has enhanced its training opportunities by adding courses on the Cortex and Prisma platforms at its Cyber Range facility, which serves as an Authorized Training Center (ATC).

Francisco Criado, Senior Vice President of Security, Cloud and AI for North America at TD SYNNEX, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “We are honored to be recognized by Palo Alto Networks for our exceptional performance and commitment to customer security. From accelerating momentum across the Palo Alto Networks suite of solutions to expanding partner engagement through our Registered Partner Program, we’re helping partners capture growth opportunities and simplifying their ability to deliver security outcomes with greater speed and confidence.”

4. The Importance of a Trusted Ecosystem

Simone Gammeri, Chief Partnerships Officer at Palo Alto Networks, emphasized the vital role of a trusted partner ecosystem in driving security transformations. “Our partners are more than just a route to market; they are essential to helping customers modernize their infrastructure and adopt the AI-powered, platform-based security needed for today’s scale. We’re proud to recognize TD SYNNEX as North American Distributor of the Year, celebrating their role in evolving our customers’ security infrastructure and solving complex security challenges together.”

5. Conclusion

TD SYNNEX’s recognition as the 2025 North American Distributor of the Year by Palo Alto Networks not only highlights its outstanding performance and dedication to customer security but also reflects the company's strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing partner capabilities and driving growth. As the IT landscape continues to evolve, TD SYNNEX remains committed to providing innovative solutions and fostering strong partnerships, solidifying its position as a leader in the global technology ecosystem.

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