DENVER, -- Accuvant, the only research-driven information security partner delivering alignment, clarity, and confidence to enterprise clients, has been named the North American Security VAR of the Year by F5 Networks, the global leader in Application Delivery Networking.
The award is based on Accuvant's demonstrated ability to grow sales through account management, provide resources for customers and prospects, uncover new opportunities, and stay current on the latest technologies in F5's solution portfolio.
As a provider of information security solutions, Accuvant uses F5's technologies to protect clients' information assets and enhance network and application performance across their distributed enterprise environments.
"Accuvant continues to be an outstanding channel partner," said Gary Abad, vice president of North America channel sales at F5 Networks. "The company's information security and risk and compliance management expertise, along with leading service offerings and customer engagement strategies, led to this prestigious award. The guidance Accuvant provides helps organizations make the right decision when it comes to securing environments, scaling application services, and optimizing end-user experience. Partners like Accuvant are a key part of our sales infrastructure, and play an integral part in the success of both F5 and end customers."
"We're honored to receive this award from F5," said Dan Wilson, co-founder and vice president of partner alliances for Accuvant. "This recognition stems from Accuvant's ability to synthesize best-in-class technology with the technical knowledge to help customers get the most from their IT investments. Working in concert with the F5 team, we're able to provide clients with a comprehensive mix of solutions, services and support to help organizations secure and optimize their infrastructures without compromising on application performance."
The award was presented at the 2010 F5 Americas Partner Summit as part of F5's annual North American Channel Partners of the Year award program. Accuvant has been a partner with F5 Networks since 2004.
