The leading global technology provider and specialist distributor, Westcon-Comstor has announced that its Comstor division has secured distribution rights for Splunk Inc. across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This move marks a significant expansion of Comstor’s relationship with both Splunk and Cisco, following Splunk’s recent acquisition by Cisco.
The new agreement strengthens Comstor’s position in the EMEA region by combining the strengths of two major industry leaders, Cisco and Splunk. With nearly three decades of experience in Cisco distribution, Comstor is poised to unlock new growth opportunities for channel partners by leveraging the combined portfolio of both companies.
As part of the deal, Comstor will offer comprehensive value-added services, including onboarding and scaling activities, to help partners effectively navigate and grow within the Cisco and Splunk ecosystems. Cisco partners in the EMEA region will have access to a dedicated Splunk portfolio, available on a subscription basis for select Cisco customers. This aligns with existing purchase and consumption models. Additionally, current Splunk partners will have the ability to deploy and sell a range of Cisco solutions, including AppDynamics and ThousandEyes.
This new agreement builds upon an established collaboration between Comstor and Splunk in the Asia-Pacific region, further extending the global reach of both companies.
“We are excited to play a key role in driving the joint success of Cisco, Splunk, and their channel partners across EMEA,” said Louise Taute, Managing Director at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. “Comstor is uniquely equipped to help partners take advantage of the opportunities this partnership presents. Our team’s extensive expertise with Cisco and Splunk – with around 90% of our staff holding Splunk sales or engineering certifications – positions us perfectly to accelerate growth in the region.”
Alexandra Turbitt, GVP EMEA Partner Organization at Splunk, also shared her enthusiasm, saying, “Comstor’s inclusion in our distribution family marks a key milestone in strengthening our partnership with Cisco Business. Their ambition and investment are inspiring, and we look forward to seeing their contributions in attracting new customers and expanding our reach.”
With this expanded partnership, Comstor aims to drive growth and deliver enhanced value to channel partners across EMEA, capitalizing on the combined capabilities of Splunk and Cisco.
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