Annual awards celebrate partners driving secure digital transformation amid AI-driven threats and cloud adoption.
At the India & SAARC Partner Summit FY26 in Bengaluru, Palo Alto Networks recognised its top-performing partners for FY25. The theme, ‘Accelerate Now’, reflected the urgency to stay ahead of evolving threats—from AI-enabled phishing and ransomware to growing cloud exposures—as organisations embrace modern architectures.
The awards spotlighted partners who delivered exceptional cybersecurity outcomes and demonstrated deep expertise in securing digital transformation journeys. Winners spanned diverse categories, from regional leaders to specialists in cloud security, network security, and managed services.
“Across India and the SAARC region, digital transformation is unfolding at a remarkable pace and our partners play a pivotal role in making it possible,” said Swapna Bapat, Vice President & Managing Director, India & SAARC, Palo Alto Networks. “Their drive, ingenuity and commitment help customers stay protected in an era where AI is transforming everything, including the threat landscape.”
Key Winners Include:
- Partner of the Year – India & SAARC: ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd
- Partner of the Year – North & East: Starlight Data Solutions Pvt Ltd
- Partner of the Year – South: V5 Techsol India LLP
- Partner of the Year – West: Network Techlab (India) Ltd
- Government SI Partner of the Year: Jio Platforms Ltd
- Prisma Cloud Partner of the Year: eSec Forte Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Cortex Partner of the Year: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
- Rising Star: Velocis Systems Pvt Ltd
Other honorees included NTT India, Orange Business Services, AltiSec Technologies, and VDA Infosolutions, underscoring the breadth of collaboration driving cybersecurity innovation across the region.
As AI reshapes both opportunity and risk, Palo Alto Networks and its partners are doubling down on secure, scalable solutions to help enterprises accelerate confidently into the future.
