Security outfit SonicWall has acquired managed security service provider (MSSP), Solutions Granted (SGI).
The acquisition expands Milpitas SonicWall’s portfolio to include US-based security operations centre services (SOCaaS) and managed detection and response (MDR).
No one is saying how much the deal cost.
SonicWall president and CEO, Bob VanKirk said that offering MDR and managed services was important to IT teams. The collaboration aims to provide cost-effective threat defence solutions and a comprehensive portfolio for managing security.
“IT teams have turned to MDR and other managed services to identify and triage digital threats – it’s a critical need we are now excited to offer,” VanKirk said.
Solutions Granted’s CEO, Michael Crean, emphasised the joint effort’s competitive edge for partners.
“The combination of SonicWall and Solutions Granted delivers services specifically designed for today’s partners – giving them a distinct competitive edge,” he said.
According to the company, the move aligns with SonicWall’s outside-in approach, positioning the vendor as a comprehensive and flexible partner for its associates, accelerating their growth trajectory.
The partnership addresses the demand for automated solutions in the cybersecurity landscape. using AI, the combined offering ensures swift identification and response to threats across various environments.
SonicWall is set for global channel expansion. After relaunching its partner programme in the US, SonicWall plans a February rollout in EMEA, LATAM, and Asia.
