World Wide Technology and Softchoice win Global One Cisco Partner of the Year and Canada Security Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2026

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire World Wide Technology and Softchoice win Global One Cisco Partner of the Year and Canada Security Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2026Author of the article:WWT and Softchoice earned multiple awards at Cisco Partner Summit 2026, recognizing their excellence, innovation and impact in delivering technology solutions worldwide.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountVANCOUVER, British Columbia — CISCO PARTNER SUMMIT 2026 – World Wide Technology (WWT) has been named Global One Cisco Partner of the Year, Global Enterprise Partner of the Year, Global Americas Partner of the Year and Global Networking Partner of the Year. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, has been named Canada Security Partner of the Year and Central Canada Impact Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2026. These recognitions underscore the strength of WWT and Softchoice’s unified approach, combining WWT’s enterprise expertise and global scale with Softchoice’s proven success in the commercial and SMB markets. Together, under one company, the full spectrum of Cisco solutions is available to clients across every market segment with enterprise-grade innovation, flexibility and trusted engagement.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Cisco’s Partner Summit Global Awards recognize top-performing partners demonstrating innovation in delivering solutions that help customers succeed in new ways. Awarded to partners for standout success and exemplary sales and service, Partner Summit Global Awards are the highest form of recognition for Cisco partners.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“These awards represent a defining year in WWT’s more than 30-year partnership with Cisco, reflecting the shared vision, trust and commitment to innovation that have long shaped our work together,” said Bob Olwig, EVP, Global Partner Alliances, WWT. “From achieving Cisco Global Partner status to earning new specializations in Secure Networking and Secure AI Infrastructure, we have expanded our ability to help clients modernize with confidence. We are helping organizations of every size accelerate AI and digital transformation, and we thank Cisco for its valued partnership and recognition.”“It’s my pleasure to recognize WWT as the 2026 Global One Cisco Partner of the Year and Softchoice as the Canada Security Partner of the Year,” said Tim Coogan, SVP, Global Partner Sales, Cisco. “Through their commitment to partnership and their ability to deliver customer outcomes that matter, WWT and Softchoice are proof that when we invest in each other’s success and stay focused on our shared goals, everybody wins.”At Cisco Partner Summit 2026, WWT and Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, earned multiple honors for their continued performance and impact:Americas Partner of the YearNetworking Partner of the YearEnterprise Partner of the YearOne Cisco Partner of the YearNetworking Partner of the YearSecurity Partner of the YearUSA Partner of the YearCollaboration Partner of the YearPublic Sector Partner of the YearUS Federal Partner of the YearUS Federal Defense Partner of the YearServices and Software Partner of the YearService Provider of the Year (Amer Regional West)Commercial Partner of the Year (Amer Regional Central)Enterprise Partner of the Year (Amer Regional Central)Security Partner of the Year (Amer Regional Central)Cloud & AI Infrastructure Partner of the Year (Amer Regional East)Canada Security Partner of the Year (Softchoice)Central Canada Impact Partner of the Year (Softchoice)Services and Software Excellence Partner of the YearUK&I Services and Software Excellence Partner of the YearUK&I Enterprise Partner of the YearThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Cloud Partner of the YearThese awards build upon a monumental year for WWT and Cisco. WWT’s recognition as a Cisco Global Partner, along with its Cisco Secure Networking and Secure AI Infrastructure Specializations, marks three major milestones that reflect WWT’s expertise across networking, security, data center solutions and AI software. The achievements come as WWT and Cisco have exceeded an ambitious shared business goal, adding to more than three decades of work together to help customers modernize and grow.About World Wide TechnologyWorld Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider helping organizations make a new world happen by turning ambition into real-world outcomes. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class technology partnerships to help public- and private-sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC), a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software, WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities. With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations worldwide, WWT’s culture— grounded in core values and leadership philosophies— has been recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.View source version on businesswire.com: This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.