Druva Announces 2026 Global Partners of the Year for Advancing Cyber Resilience

Celebrating standout partners for excellence in cyber resilience, data protection, and AI

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Druva, the leading provider of data security, today announced the recipients of its 2026 Global Partner of the Year Awards, recognizing top partners for their exceptional performance, innovation, commitment, and excellence in helping customers strengthen cyber resilience with the Druva Data Security Cloud.

The annual awards celebrate partners that have demonstrated excellence in delivering data security and protection solutions to organizations around the world. Representing a range of business models, geographies, and areas of specialization, this year’s recipients reflect the strength and reach of Druva’s global partner ecosystem.

AI is reshaping the threat landscape, creating new challenges for organizations as attack surfaces expand and cyber risks grow more complex. Cyber resilience has never been more important, and Druva and its partners work together to help customers adopt proven, cloud-native strategies to protect data, bolster resilience, and recover with confidence. This year’s award winners stand out for the impact they’ve made in delivering those outcomes to customers around the world.

2026 Global Partner of the Year Award Recipients

Partner of the Year – Driving Exceptional Growth and Customer Value
For delivering significant new business growth, pipeline, and overall impact with Druva.

Partner of the Year, Americas: SHI
Partner of the Year, International: Softcat

Emerging Partner of the Year – Rapid Growth and Early Momentum
For accelerating strong early success through new pipeline and customer acquisition.

Emerging Partner of the Year, Americas: Presidio
Emerging Partner of the Year, International: Saepio

MSP Partner of the Year – Scaling Managed Services Success
For scaling Druva through managed services with strong tenant growth and recurring revenue.

MSP Partner of the Year, Americas: MCA Technology Solutions
MSP Partner of the Year, International: Brightsolid

Public Sector Partner of the Year – Delivering Secure, Mission-critical Outcomes
For delivering the greatest impact and growth in public sector pipeline and bookings.

Public Sector Partner of the Year, Global: JTEK Data Solutions

Dell Partner of the Year – Advancing Joint Innovation and Customer Value
For driving the most impactful joint business through Dell alignment and co-sell execution.

Dell Partner of the Year, Americas: The Redesign Group
Dell Partner of the Year, International: Synapse360

AWS Partner of the Year – Accelerating Cloud-first Data Protection
For accelerating cloud growth through AWS marketplace bookings and co-sell engagement.

AWS Partner of the Year, Global: CDW

“Partners are at the center of how Druva goes to market and how customers build cyber resilience,” said Mike Houghton, Senior Vice President of Global Partners and Alliances at Druva. “This year’s winners aren’t just keeping up with a changing threat landscape. They're helping customers stay ahead of threats and guaranteeing clean recovery with a cloud-native approach that's simpler, more scalable, and built for resilience, without requiring any hardware, software, or patching complexities. We’re proud to recognize their leadership and the meaningful impact they continue to make in the market.”

Druva continues to invest in partner success through the Druva Partner+ Program, which is designed to help partners grow through a streamlined framework that includes enablement, certifications, incentives, and strategic sales support. This year’s award winners exemplify what success looks like in practice, combining deep expertise with a cloud-native model that requires no hardware or software to manage. That simplicity helps partners reduce operational complexity, improve efficiency, and deliver value to customers faster.

To learn more about the Druva Partner of the Year Awards and this year’s winners, please visit Druva’s VAR and MSP partner websites.

About Druva

Druva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats. The Druva Data Security Cloud is a fully managed SaaS solution offering air-gapped and immutable data protection across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments. By centralizing data protection, Druva enhances traditional security measures and enables faster incident response, effective cyber remediation, and robust data governance. Trusted by nearly 7,500 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 500, Druva safeguards business data in an increasingly interconnected world. Visit druva.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.