Westcon-Comstor wins Juniper Partner of the Year for global AI push
Westcon-Comstor has been named a 2024 Partner of the Year by Juniper Networks, receiving recognition for both Worldwide Distribution and Asia-Pacific (APAC) Distribution.
The award acknowledges Westcon-Comstor's achievements in delivering Juniper Networks' AI-native networking solutions across diverse regions, as well as its contribution to customer experience and business results. Juniper Networks, now part of HPE, selected its partners based on exceptional performance and impact within the Juniper Partner Advantage Program.
Distribution excellence
Westcon-Comstor has served as a strategic distributor for Juniper Networks, supporting the expansion of AI-native solutions worldwide. The company's efforts include driving and scaling adoption throughout APAC, Europe and Africa, supported by a dedicated team of Juniper specialists and comprehensive partner enablement initiatives.
The distributor supports its network of partners by offering a comprehensive suite of services and data-led insights designed to achieve business transformation in a dynamic digital environment. Westcon-Comstor's distribution agreements cover various key global markets, underpinning the long-standing collaboration between the two organisations.
Partner comments
"Earning Juniper's 2024 Partner of the Year award - both globally and in APAC - affirms our commitment to expanding global adoption of Juniper's AI-native portfolio and creating new growth opportunities for our channel partners. We look forward to many years of continued shared success" said Patrick Aronson, Executive Vice President, APAC, and Chief Marketing Officer at Westcon-Comstor.
Rene Klein, Executive Vice President, Europe at Westcon-Comstor, said, "This award reflects the strength of our collaboration with Juniper and the dedication of our teams across different regions and markets. Juniper's next-generation, AI-native networking solutions occupy a strategic role in today's tech ecosystem. Our long-held relationship is a key component of our mission to empower partners to be future ready."
Rakesh Parbhoo, Executive Vice President, Middle East and Africa at Westcon-Comstor, added, "Our relationship with Juniper enables partners and their customers to build agile, secure networks that are ready for the challenges of tomorrow. It's a tremendous honour to receive this recognition and our focus will continue to be on empowering partners to unlock new growth opportunities by leveraging Juniper's innovative AI-native networking solutions."
Juniper's perspective
"We're thrilled to honour our 2024 Juniper Partner Award winners for their outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment to innovation. These partners have set the bar high, delivering secure, AI-native networking solutions that are transforming industries and empowering customers worldwide. I congratulate our partners on this well-deserved recognition. We're proud to stand with you as we shape the future of networking together," said Gordon Mackintosh, VP, Worldwide Networking Channel and Partner Ecosystem Networking Sales at HPE.
Focus on digital transformation
Juniper Networks' Partner of the Year Awards are part of the Juniper Partner Advantage Program, which aims to reward and assist partners in developing their expertise and capabilities. The programme offers tools and support to partners, aiming to help them implement next-generation networking technologies for their customers.
Westcon-Comstor's collaboration with Juniper Networks is characterised by strategic distribution agreements, regional expertise and investment in partner education, all intended to facilitate the adoption and successful delivery of AI-native solutions to customers worldwide.
Through this recognition, both organisations aim to continue driving advancements in network technology and customer outcomes across the global digital infrastructure landscape.
