NEWS
Hammer Distribution announces partnership with iQuila to deliver connectivity and security to the channel
Hammer Distribution has announced a strategic partnership with iQuila, bringing the company’ s next-generation softwaredefined Ethernet overlay( Virtual Extended Network, VEN) to its channel community.
The iQuila platform delivers a true LAN experience over any internet connection – wired, wireless, 4G / 5G or satellite – so users, sites and edge locations can operate as if they’ re on the same office network with full Ethernet handoff.
Designed for modern, distributed enterprises, iQuila unifies secure connectivity, performance optimisation and centralised control within a single, scalable software platform. The result is faster onboarding, simplified operations and lower infrastructure complexity – without the fragility and overheads of legacy VPNs.
“ At iQuila, we are committed to delivering secure, high-performance networking solutions. Partnering with Hammer Distribution allows us to extend our reach to partners that demand cutting-edge security solutions for their customers in today’ s dynamic threat landscape. Together, we will ensure partners gain the full benefit of iQuila’ s innovative technology backed by Hammer’ s deep expertise and trusted distribution network,” said David Sweet, CEO, iQuila.
KnowBe4 honours 2025 EMEA Partner Programme Award winners
“ These award-winning partners represent the kind of strategic investment and commitment we value most – they have not only embraced our platform innovations but have become true advocates for human and agent risk management,” said Kirsten Esposito, VP Global Channel Partners & Programmes, KnowBe4.“ When partners are this dedicated to helping organisations protect their most vulnerable attack surface, we remain committed to accelerating their growth. We look forward to continued joint success in 2026 and beyond.”
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform addressing both human and AI agent risk management, has announced the winners of its 2025 Partner Programme Awards for Europe, the Middle East and Africa( EMEA) during the KB4-CON EMEA event.
The annual awards recognise KnowBe4 partners demonstrating sales excellence, marketing innovation, thought leadership and top performance in key growth areas. The ceremony concluded the first day of the cybersecurity conference focused on training humans and AI agents.
The winners of the KnowBe4 2025 Partner Programme Awards( EMEA):
• EMEA Partner of the Year: SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH – recognised for excellence in human risk management, go-tomarket strategy, sales growth and marketing innovation.
• EMEA Marketing Innovator of the Year: neam IT-Services GmbH – awarded for executing creative and successful marketing campaigns that enhance joint value.
• EMEA Product Champion of the Year: Softcat PLC – honoured for championing KnowBe4’ s full product suite to help customers build adaptive human layers of defence. •
12 www. intelligenttechchannels. com