Celebrating excellence: Palo Alto Networks announces the 2026 North America Partner of the Year Awards
Palo Alto Networks announced the 2026 North America Partner of the Year Awards at its Executive Partner Summit, recognizing partners for expertise and customer-focused security solutions in the AI-driven platform era.
At the 2026 Executive Partner Summit, Palo Alto Networks President BJ Jenkins emphasized the central role of partners in securing large-scale enterprise environments amid rapid AI adoption. The company highlighted how its integrated platforms rely on a broad ecosystem—including resellers, cloud providers, and advisors—to deliver end-to-end protection and managed services. Partners are credited with supporting customers through architecture, deployment, and continuous security operations, ensuring resilience in complex digital transformations.
The 2026 North America Partner of the Year Awards recognize organizations that have demonstrated strong performance, technical expertise, and a commitment to customer outcomes. Winners were selected for their ability to align with Palo Alto Networks’ shared goal of modernizing enterprise security while addressing evolving threats. The awards underscore the collaborative effort required to translate advanced security technology into measurable business value for clients.
Palo Alto Networks framed the awards as a celebration of the partner ecosystem’s role in turning technology into practical security results. The company noted that partners serve as trusted advisors, providing strategic guidance and domain experience to help clients navigate shifting threat landscapes. This collaboration is positioned as essential to building lasting confidence in enterprise security strategies.
The announcement concluded with gratitude to the 2026 award winners and an invitation to further strengthen the partnership ecosystem. Palo Alto Networks reiterated its focus on driving innovation in platform security while emphasizing the collective responsibility to secure digital infrastructure. Additional details about the Partner Program and partnership opportunities were made available to interested organizations.