17 February 2025

NTT DATA Receives Four Palo Alto Networks 2024 Awards

LONDON, February 17, 2025 — NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, today announced it has received the Palo Alto Networks 2024 Global Managed Security Service Provider of the Year, EMEA & LATAM System Integrator of the Year, EMEA & LATAM Network Security Partner of the Year and EMEA & LATAM SASE Partner of the Year awards.

These annual awards are presented to an elite group of Palo Alto Networks partners that, in the last previous fiscal year, have excelled in multiple areas. Partners were selected using a point-based methodology, with points awarded for fiscal year 24 performance in the following areas:

• Performance: Bookings growth, new customer growth, partner-initiated business, and deal volume growth
• Technical Innovation: Demonstrated technical innovation via joint partner offerings and integrations

NTT DATA’s recognition reflects its leadership in delivering secure, connected ecosystems for enterprises worldwide. As a trusted advisor and long-standing partner of Palo Alto Networks, NTT DATA leverages innovative cybersecurity solutions to address today’s dynamic business challenges.

Key milestones include advancing AI-powered threat detection, co-developing integrated security platforms and driving customer success through collaborative innovation. Operating in 50 countries, NTT DATA combines local expertise with global cybersecurity solutions, supported by more than 7,500 professionals holding more than 260 technical certifications. With over 15,000 security engagements and the mitigation of 2 billion security threats annually, NTT DATA empowers enterprises with resilience and a modern security posture that enables them to move forward with agility and confidence.

"NTT DATA is honored to have received four prestigious partner awards from Palo Alto Networks, including Global Managed Security Service Provider of the Year, EMEA & LATAM System Integrator of the Year, EMEA & LATAM Network Security Partner of the Year and EMEA & LATAM SASE Partner of the Year. These accolades are a recognition of our unwavering commitment to empowering our clients to achieve secure business enablement and drive cyber resilience to move forward with agility and confidence,” said Sheetal Mehta, Senior Vice President and Global Head, Cybersecurity solutions and services, NTT DATA, Inc. "We’re proud of our strong global partnership with Palo Alto Networks, which enables us to help organizations simplify complex security and network infrastructures into modern AI-enabled platforms that continuously improves enterprise cyber resilience.”

“In cybersecurity, especially, a trusted ecosystem of partners add value throughout the entire customer journey,” said Kristy Friedrichs, Chief Partnerships Officer at Palo Alto Networks. “Our partners, of all types, are critical to our ability to scale and grow in the future, delivering the AI-powered, comprehensive security platform approach that customers need. We’re proud to recognize NTT DATA as 2024 Global Managed Security Service Provider of the Year and we look forward to continued innovation solving complex security challenges together.”

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at nttdata.com