21 May 2026
Exclusive Networks, a global cybersecurity go-to-market specialist, today announced that it was honoured with the EMEA Distributor of the Year award by Extreme Networks during the Partner Summit at Extreme Connect 2026, Extreme Networks’ annual user conference.
The award reflects the strength of the Exclusive Networks partnership with Extreme Networks and the outstanding impact delivered across Europe.
Exclusive Networks’ commitment to innovation, consistent performance and focus on driving significant outcomes for partners and customers has set them apart in the past year. The partnership reached several significant milestones, including:
Regional expansion into UK and Ireland, leveraging Exclusive Networks’ cyber-first strategy.
Focus on Extreme Platform ONE™, helping to drive pipeline growth for Extreme’s AI-powered all-in-one enterprise networking platform.
Enhanced partner support and profitability, reinforcing the launch of the Extreme Partner First™ Programme.
Strong market momentum and financial growth, helping drive Extreme’s continued strong performance.
Winning this award is a testament to the synergy between Exclusive Networks and Extreme Networks. Our partnership is built on a shared commitment to simplicity and partner profitability. By integrating Extreme’s market-leading AI-driven networking with our cyber-first approach, we’ve redefined what’s possible for our partners and the modern enterprise. Together with Extreme, we’ve built incredible momentum to deliver even greater value to our channel ecosystem in 2026. Paul Eccleston, Chief Business Innovation Officer at Exclusive Networks.
Extreme’s partners are central to our continued success in this competitive market. When we launched Extreme Partner First at the start of this year, our goal was to make it easier for partners to thrive and grow by focusing on trust, transparency, and predictability. We’re honoured to recognise partners who reflect these values and consistently deliver outstanding outcomes. Joe Spencer, Senior Vice President, Global Channels & Strategic Initiatives at Extreme Networks.
Extreme Networks introduced Extreme Partner First™ in January 2026 to eliminate the confusion and delays common in traditional partner programmes. Extreme Partner First strengthens partner engagement with a unified rebate structure, quicker deal approvals, clearer pricing and benefits, and AI tools that provide partners with greater confidence to invest, compete, and grow.
For more information about Extreme Partner First™, visit: https://www.extremenetworks.com/partners/
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