Randy Schirman and Bonnie Simmons of Vectra Honored as a 2023 CRN Channel Chiefs
Vectra channel leaders earn recognition from CRN for continued work with helping partners and customers navigate complex cybersecurity challenges.
SAN JOSE, Calif., February 7, 2023 — Vectra AI, the leader in Security AI-driven hybrid cloud threat detection and response, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Randy Schirman, Vectra’s VP of Worldwide Channels and Alliances and Bonnie Simmons, Vectra’s VP of Americas Partnerships on its 2023 Channel Chiefs list. Every year, this list honors the IT channel executives who work tirelessly to advance the channel agenda and deliver successful channel partner programs and strategies.
“It’s always a great honor to be recognized on CRN’s Channel Chief list and this time is no different, said Schirman. “From a technology perspective, I’ve never been more excited for the opportunity our partners have than right now. As security teams around the globe are heavily challenged with more attack surface exposure, more evasive attackers and more noise and analyst burnout — Vectra’s Attack Signal IntelligenceTM empowers partners to solve these critical challenges for their customers.”
The 2023 Channel Chiefs have helped their solution provider partners and customers navigate an increasingly complex landscape of interconnected challenges and shifting industry dynamics. With the innovative strategies, programs, and partnerships of these Channel Chiefs in place, the solution provider community has continued to thrive.
“Vectra channel partners provide such immense value to our organization — anytime we receive recognition in the channel it really just speaks to the work they have done,” said Simmons. “We look forward to the journey ahead as we’ve really only started to scratch the surface on the opportunity our partners have to leverage Vectra as the best possible solution to solve customers’ most urgent cybersecurity risks.”
The 2023 CRN Channel Chiefs were selected by the editorial staff based on their record of business innovation and dedication to the partner community. This year’s list represents the top IT executives responsible for building a robust channel ecosystem.
“Once again, this year’s list gives well-deserved recognition to the IT Channel Chiefs who are dedicated to driving the channel agenda and advocating for the development of strong channel partnerships,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “Under their exceptional leadership, influence, and innovation, the IT channel vendor community continues to deliver solutions and services that meet the rapidly evolving needs of their solution provider partners and their customers.”
The 2023 CRN Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2023 issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.
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About Vectra
Vectra® is the leader in Security AI-driven hybrid cloud threat detection and response. Only Vectra optimizes AI to detect attacker methods—the TTPs at the heart of all attacks—rather than simplistically alerting on "different." The resulting high-fidelity threat signal and clear context enables cybersecurity teams to rapidly respond to threats and stop attacks from becoming breaches. The Vectra platform and services cover public cloud, SaaS applications, identity systems and network infrastructure – both on-premises and cloud-based. Organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra platform and services for resilience to ransomware, supply chain compromise, identity takeovers, and other cyberattacks impacting their organization. For more information, visit vectra.ai.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelcompany.com
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