Every year at Partner Summit and Cisco Live, we come together to celebrate the extraordinary power of our partner ecosystem.
As Australian and New Zealand enterprises accelerate their transition from experimental AI to mission-critical production, the demands on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational observability have never been higher. Navigating this complexity requires more than just great technology, it demands trusted, visionary partners who can help customers connect, secure, and observe every layer of their business.
Our 2026 Partner Award winners represent the very best of this ambition. Across ANZ, these organisations have led from the front, delivering transformative customer outcomes, pioneering managed AI infrastructure, driving sustainable IT, and unlocking the full power of the unified Cisco and Splunk portfolio.
A massive congratulations to all our 2026 award winners!
- APJC Partner of the Year: Data#3
- ANZ Partner of the Year: Data#3
- One Cisco Partner of the Year: Data#3
- Services and Software Excellence Partner of the Year: Data#3
- Distributor of the Year: Dicker Data
- Partnering for Purpose (Responsible Innovation): Outcomex
- Splunk Partner of the Year: CyberCX
Data#3: a clean sweep of regional and global honours
Taking home multiple top honours including APJC Partner of the Year, ANZ Partner of the Year, One Cisco Partner of the Year, and Services and Software Excellence Partner of the Year, Data#3 has demonstrated phenomenal leadership across cross-architectural customer transformations and lifecycle value.
John Tan, Chief Customer Officer, Data#3:
“Winning APJC Partner of the Year alongside ANZ Partner of the Year is a fantastic testament to the strength of our long-standing partnership with Cisco and the dedication of our team. As our customers navigate the complexities of AI adoption, hybrid work, and heightened cyber threats, our focus remains on delivering secure, resilient, and software-led outcomes. We are incredibly proud of this recognition and excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible together.”
Dicker Data: driving distribution excellence
Awarded Distributor of the Year, Dicker Data continues to set the benchmark for distribution excellence through partner enablement, logistics agility, and scaling Cisco’s next-generation networking, cloud & AI, and security solutions across the APJC channel.
Vlad Mitnovetski, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Dicker Data:
“We are thrilled to be named Cisco’s Distributor of the Year for 2026. The technology landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and our team has been laser-focused on empowering our partner network with the access, technical enablement, and speed-to-market they need to capture the massive AI and security opportunities ahead. Thank you to Cisco for an exceptional collaboration.”
Outcomex: Pioneering responsible AI with CommuterGuard
In the 2026 Cisco Partner Innovation Challenge, Outcomex secured top global honours, winning the Partnering for Purpose: Responsible Innovation prize for CommuterGuard.
Powered by Cisco smart cameras and edge analytics, CommuterGuard flags potential rail safety incidents in real time. Alerts route directly into operational workflows so transit teams can take rapid, informed action: demonstrating how purpose-led AI can transform commuter safety across public transport networks.
Michael van Zoggel, Chief Executive Officer, Outcomex:
“Technology should empower human decision-makers, not replace them. By combining Cisco smart sensors with CommuterGuard’s AI, we are giving transit staff real-time eyes on potential rail hazards before they escalate. Winning this global award reinforces our shared commitment with Cisco to build technology that genuinely serves our communities.”
To all our winners and partners across Australia and New Zealand: thank you for your commitment to innovation, customer success, and true partnership. Here’s to scaling even greater heights together in 2027!
