CrowdStrike Fuels Partner Growth and Profitability with Expanded Accelerate Partner Program
CrowdStrike announced a major expansion to its Accelerate
partner program, marking the next evolution of partner-led go-to-market in
cybersecurity. CrowdStrike is empowering its partner ecosystem with enhanced
incentives, tools, training and resources to maximize profitability and deliver
superior customer outcomes by consolidating cybersecurity on the CrowdStrike
Falcon platform.
CrowdStrike’s
global Accelerate partner program unites the cybersecurity partner
ecosystem—service providers, distributors, resellers, ISVs, MSSPs, MSPs and
more—to deliver the products and services their customers need to overcome
challenges around consolidating costs, simplifying security and stopping
breaches. The expanded program provides partners with enhanced revenue
opportunities, exclusive discounts, rebates, training credits and frictionless,
predictable pricing models.
With mounting
go-to-market complexity across the cybersecurity landscape, partners often
struggle to deliver seamless engagement and differentiation. CrowdStrike is
tackling this challenge with a modern, scalable program that empowers partners
to maximize value, maintain strong margins and outpace the competition. A key
driver of this transformation is Falcon Flex, which provides adaptable licensing
for the Falcon platform’s full portfolio of best-in-class modules, enabling
partners to deliver greater value to customers by offering the flexibility to
use what they need, when they need it. CrowdStrike also recognizes shared
contributions through initiatives like CrowdStrike Volume Incentive Rebates
(VIR) and CrowdCard, fostering collaboration through deal sourcing/origination,
referrals, influence and services contribution to create a clear path to
success for joint customers.
“Cybersecurity
in an AI-accelerated demand environment is a high-stakes, mission-critical
need—partners who embrace collaboration and innovation will win,” said Daniel
Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike. “We expanded these programs to
accelerate our ecosystem’s success, enabling partners to move faster, drive
deeper engagement, and maximize customer value with the Falcon platform. Our
partners are on the front lines of stopping breaches, and we’re giving them the
tools to win in a market that demands relentless innovation and flawless
execution.”
The new
Accelerate program introduces four purpose-built partner tracks, each designed
to drive success through clear incentives, increased automation and exclusive
benefits:
Reseller
Partner Program – Simplifies engagement with clear tiers, revenue-based
incentives and streamlined pricing.
MSP Partner
Program – Empowers managed security providers with automation, VIR benefits and
enhanced service delivery models.
Distribution Program
– Standardizes two-tier go-to-market execution and unlocks new growth rebates.
Technology
Ecosystem Program – Formalizes integration partners’ ability to source, refer
and influence deals, unlocking ecosystem-driven revenue opportunities.
"As a long-standing
CrowdStrike partner, I've seen their program evolve from a reseller model into
a dynamic ecosystem that enhances our ability to deliver value across all
routes to market,” said Noel Allnutt, CEO at Sekuro. “This evolution has
strengthened our partnership and reinforced our position as a trusted
cybersecurity advisor, enabling us to better meet our clients' ever-evolving
needs."
“CrowdStrike's
new distributor partner program is transformational for Westcon and our partner
ecosystem,” said David Grant, CEO at Westcon-Comstor. “Its innovative pricing
structure supports profitability across all channels, with automated discounts
and competitive pricing parity between indirect and direct resellers. This
strategic approach not only protects our margins but also drives true
scalability for both Westcon and CrowdStrike.”
"Zscaler’s
commitment to customer obsession drives everything we do, including how we
engage with our partners. CrowdStrike’s new influence policy is a strong
example of what’s possible when we prioritize collaboration to deliver zero
trust everywhere," said Anthony Torsiello, SVP Worldwide Partners &
Alliances at Zscaler. “By recognizing partners at every stage—from sourcing to
delivery—they’ve redefined traditional ecosystem models, reinforcing an
industry-standard emphasis on better customer outcomes. At Zscaler, we’re proud
to work alongside partners who share our passion for innovation and delivering
seamless, secure experiences for our customers."
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