BCX Mozambique and Mauritius Telecom were major winners at the recent Check Point Software Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards, winning Partner of the Year and Regional Partner of the Year, respectively. These awards showcase the achievements and dedication of the businesses’ partners in the region, which have demonstrated exemplary commitment to cybersecurity excellence and customer service.
Distribution Lead: Africa for Check Point Software Technologies, Vincent Mabaso, says “With cyber-attacks on the rise, the need for robust cybersecurity solutions has never been more critical, making this recognition timely and relevant.”
“These awards align with Check Point’s broader goals of empowering organisations to navigate the complexities of today’s threat landscape. Through their dedication and expertise, our partners have played a pivotal role in driving digital resilience and ensuring the security of organisations across Southern Africa.” he adds
Leading the charge in cybersecurity excellence
According to Check Point’s recent Cyber Intelligence Reports, an organization in South Africa was attacked an average of 1070 times per week in the last six months, with Government and Military sectors being the most targeted (2503), followed by Utilities (785), Consultants (784), and Finance/Banking (753).
The Check Point Software Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards recognize partners who have shown outstanding dedication and expertise in safeguarding organizations against emerging cyber risks. These partners serve over 1000 customers throughout South Africa across different segments- enterprise, mid-market, and SMB.
Partners are the cornerstone of success
“Our partners are the cornerstone of our success. Their unwavering commitment to cybersecurity excellence and their dedication to our shared mission of protecting our customer organisations against cyber threats are truly commendable. We are proud to recognise their outstanding achievements and look forward to continuing our successful partnership.” continues Mabaso
The Check Point Software Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards highlight the innovative efforts of its partners in addressing the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.
“At Check Point Software Technologies, we remain committed to partnering with organisations across Southern Africa to provide best-in-class cybersecurity solutions. Together with our partners, we will continue to drive digital resilience and ensure the security of organisations worldwide.” concludes Mabaso
All award winners in their respective categories
Partner of the Year Award Winner: BCX Mozambique
Regional Partner of the Year Award Winner: Mauritius Telecom Ltd
Distributor of the Year Award Winner: DatagroupIT
Harmony Partner of the Year Award Winner: New Cognito
Harmony Email and Collaboration Partner of the Year Award Winner: New Cognito
Cloud Partner of the Year Award Winner: Reportstar Technologies
Quantum Partner of the Year Award Winner: Cyber 1 Solutions (Pty)
CSSP Partner of the Year Award Winner: New Cognito
Infinity Partner of the Year Award Winner: Mauritius Telecom Ltd
SMB Distributor of the Year Award Winner: Tarsus Distribution
SMB Partner of the Year Award Winner: Carrera Holdings
New Customer Partner of the Year Award Winner: Velonet Teleinformatica SARL
MSSP Partner of the Year Award Winner: Inq. Digital South Africa (Pty) Ltd
MSSP Distributor of the Year Award Winner: Westcon Comstor South Africa
Authorized Training Center of the Year Award Winner: MecerInter Ed
Onboarding Growth Distributor of the Year Award Winner: DCC Technologies
Rookie Partner of the Year Award Winner: Blanche Birger
Sales Partner Superstar of the Year Award Winner: New Cognito
Sales Distributor Superstar of the Year Award Winner: Alexandre Cipriano – DatagroupIT
Technical Partner Superstar of the Year Award Winner: Joao Lourenco – New Cognito
Technical Distributor Superstar of the Year Award Winner: Thabiso Mndele – DCC Distribution
On Point Marketing Superstar of the Year Award Winner: Lukhona
