NWN Wins Palo Alto Networks 2026 SLED Partner of the Year
Event summary
- NWN named Palo Alto Networks 2026 North America State, Local and Education (SLED) Partner of the Year.
- NWN expanded collaboration with Palo Alto Networks in April 2026, integrating Prisma Access monitoring with NWN's Experience Management Platform (EMP).
- NWN supports over 750 joint customer accounts with Palo Alto Networks.
- NWN also named a Palo Alto Networks NextWave Diamond Innovator in 2026.
The big picture
NWN's recognition underscores the growing importance of strategic alliances in delivering advanced cybersecurity capabilities to public sector organizations. The award highlights the trend of combining best-in-class security platforms with managed services to operationalize protection across distributed environments. NWN's AI-powered operations and platform-level visibility position it as a key player in the cybersecurity market, particularly in the SLED sector.
What we're watching
- Partnership Expansion
- How NWN's deepened collaboration with Palo Alto Networks will drive further growth in the SLED sector.
- Market Differentiation
- Whether NWN can sustain its competitive edge through AI-powered managed services and platform innovation.
- Customer Acquisition
- The pace at which NWN can expand its joint customer base beyond the current 750 accounts.
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