WatchGuard joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program for growth

WatchGuard Technologies has announced its participation in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program.

The AWS ISV Accelerate Program is a co-sell initiative that aims to enhance collaboration between independent software vendors and the AWS sales team. WatchGuard, by joining this initiative, aims to broaden its outreach by integrating its software solutions with AWS. This step is seen as significant progress for WatchGuard in terms of expanding the reach of its cybersecurity platform offerings globally.

This membership grants WatchGuard a range of co-sell support and benefits, offering enhanced customer outcomes through collaboration with AWS's global field sellers. It establishes a mutual commitment between AWS and its partners, facilitating the improvement of customer service and sales strategies.

In order to be accepted into the AWS ISV Accelerate Program, WatchGuard had to undergo a rigorous evaluation. This included architectural and security reviews, as well as proof of customer excellence to validate customer achievements across various industry sectors.

Additionally, WatchGuard has made its cybersecurity platform available on the AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue featuring thousands of software listings. This development allows AWS customers to purchase, manage, and deploy WatchGuard solutions directly through their AWS Marketplace accounts, streamlining the process for managed service providers (MSPs).

Danny Banks, Cloud Marketplaces Lead at WatchGuard, commented on the expanded access, stating, "With the increase in end users and cybersecurity buyers heading to cloud marketplaces to search for and buy security tools, availability in AWS Marketplace enables WatchGuard to meet managed service providers where they are at. We're delighted to provide them with options and flexibility, and to streamline access to our unified cybersecurity offerings so they can go out and drive more sales."

The availability of WatchGuard's platform on AWS Marketplace signals a strategic approach to meet the rising demand for cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and offers a convenient purchasing channel for its partners and customers.