NetApp has added Exclusive Networks to its UK&I distribution line-up in a move it claims will introduce it to new customers.
The $6bn-revenue storage vendor already works with TD Synnex and Arrow in the UK, according to its partner locator.
NetApp’s data infrastructure solutions will be a “highly complementary addition” to Exclusive’s cybersecurity portfolio, the latter claimed.
“We see data security and resilience as significant growth sectors and a key part of our cybersecurity strategy. NetApp became the obvious partner due to their best-in-class technology, channel first approach and strong technical integrations with many of our core cybersecurity vendor,” Rob Tomlin, Managing Director of Exclusive Networks UK & Ireland, stated.
NYSE-listed NetApp claims it started its fiscal 2025 on a “high note” as its net revenues rose 8% year on year to $1.54bn.
Sonya Mathieu, Partner Leader for NetApp UK & Ireland, said the latest distribution signing will throw the vendor into contact with new partners.
“While this leverages Exclusive Networks’ specialist cyber expertise and partner ecosystems, it will introduce NetApp’s intelligent data infrastructure to new customers, empowering businesses to navigate today’s complex security landscape with unmatched data protection and recovery capabilities,” she said.
The news came after Paris-based Exclusive revealed a 9% year-on-year rise in its Q3 gross sales to €1.33bn. Growth in its largest territory of EMEA – which generates around three-quarters of sales – slowed to 2%, however.
