News in the Channel - issue #40

NEWS

Hammer Distribution announces Stormshield partnership Hammer Distribution has announced a new strategic partnership with Stormshield, which will see Hammer serve as a key distributor for Stormshield’s comprehensive range of Next-Generation Firewalls. is rare in the market. This partnership is not just about expanding our product line; it’s about providing our resellers with a competitive edge in the high-growth cybersecurity sector." For Hammer’s network of resellers

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the demand for robust, sovereign and flexible security infrastructure has never been higher. By adding Stormshield to its portfolio, Hammer reinforces its commitment to providing the channel with ‘best-of-breed’ security solutions. Stormshield’s Network Security range is uniquely positioned in the market, holding the highest levels of European certification (EU Restricted, NATO Restricted, and ANSSI), making it the ideal choice for organisations with the most stringent data protection requirements. "In an era of evolving digital warfare, our partners need security solutions they can trust implicitly,” said Dominic Ryles at Hammer Distribution. “Stormshield’s pedigree offers a level of assurance and European engineering excellence that

and system integrators, this partnership opens new revenue streams and technical advantages: 👏 Unique market positioning: Channel partners can offer a European alternative to traditional US-based firewall vendors, appealing to clients concerned with data sovereignty and transparency 👏 Comprehensive support: Hammer will provide full technical pre-sales support, proof-of-concept assistance, and specialised training to ensure partners can deploy Stormshield solutions with confidence 👏 Scalable security: From small branches to large industrial infrastructures, Stormshield’s NGFW solutions provide the scalability required to protect diverse environments. n

Dominic Ryles

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Arrow Electronics signs EMEA-wide distribution agreement with Motorola Solutions Arrow Electronics has signed an EMEA- wide distribution agreement with

resilience and enterprise IT architectures. This collaboration reflects the accelerating evolution of physical security from traditional surveillance into intelligent, software-driven systems that support enterprise IT and cybersecurity environments. By integrating video and access control technologies into broader cybersecurity frameworks, organisations can gain improved visibility, faster incident validation and stronger alignment between physical and digital security operations. Mike Worby, head of strategic alliances at Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions

Motorola Solutions, expanding Arrow’s security portfolio and strengthening it across physical security, cybersecurity and cloud-based intelligent services. Under the agreement, Arrow will distribute Motorola Solutions’ video security and access control technologies, delivered through Motorola Solutions’ subsidiary Avigilon. The portfolio includes advanced video surveillance cameras and AI-powered, cloud-based and hybrid video management platforms designed to support modern security, operational

Mike Worby

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