WatchGuard Named Inc. Power Partner Award Winner

Seattle, Oct. 20, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- WatchGuard Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs) and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner. The award recognizes the company's commitment to helping MSPs build profitable businesses while meeting the evolving security needs of small and midsize organizations.

According to Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc., the companies on this year’s Power Partner list have demonstrated a dedication to helping fellow business owners grow and succeed.

WatchGuard was recognized for its Unified Security Platform, which brings together network, endpoint, identity, and cloud security through a single management console. The platform allows security teams to identify threats, prioritize risks, and coordinate responses across connected services. As a 100% channel-focused company, WatchGuard combines integrated cybersecurity with flexible licensing, simplified billing, and dedicated partner enablement to help service providers operate more efficiently.

Joe Smolarski, CEO of WatchGuard Technologies, emphasized the company's commitment to its partners' success.

Today, more than 25,000 MSPs and security partners rely on WatchGuard solutions to secure over 1.5 million companies worldwide. The company works closely with its Partner Advisory Council to shape solutions around real-world MSP needs, pairing responsive support with technology that helps partners serve more customers. WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform is designed to reduce operational complexity and manual workloads, enabling MSPs to efficiently scale services and help small businesses strengthen their defenses without overextending IT resources.

Kevin Willette, President and Co-Founder of Verus, praised WatchGuard's approach.

WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform is a key component of its strategy to support the growing needs of MSPs and SMBs. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of security tools, including network, endpoint, identity, and cloud protection, all managed through a single console. This unified approach provides MSPs with centralized visibility and control across customer environments, simplifying deployment, monitoring, and ongoing security management.