Sword Recognised in 2026 Splunk
Regional Partner Awards
September 16, 2026
Sword Named 2026 Splunk EMEA Services Partner of the Year for Outstanding
Regional Partnership in the AI-Driven Era
Sword, the trusted partner for critical technology, announced today it has received the 2026
Splunk EMEA Services Partner of the Year award for exceptional performance and
commitment to its partnership with Splunk, a Cisco company, with a focus on advancing AI
solutions. The 2026 EMEA Services Partner of the Year award celebrates a Splunk partner
that has demonstrated innovation and resilience using Splunk products and technologies
to deliver impeccable services and thoughtful consultative guidance to solve complex
customer challenges that impact the market. This partner has gone above and beyond in
their technology engagement with Splunk to deliver value to their customers with a proven
ability to penetrate new markets with a joint value proposition. For more information on
Splunk partnerships, visit the Splunk website.
“Being named Splunk's 2026 EMEA Services Partner of the Year is a tremendous
achievement and recognition of the expertise, commitment and ambition of our
team. It reflects the strength of our partnership with Splunk and our shared focus on
helping organisations operate with greater confidence in an increasingly complex
world. Across critical and highly regulated environments, we work together to help
customers improve resilience, gain deeper operational insight and deliver lasting
business value. This award is a testament to the dedication of our people, the trust of
our customers and the success of our partnership with Splunk.”
Kevin Moreton, CEO of Sword
“Congratulations to Sword on receiving the 2026 Splunk EMEA Services Partner of the Year
award,” said Shannon Leininger, SVP, Global Partner Sales & Splunk Channel Chief, Cisco.
“The Splunk Regional Partner Awards honor partners like Sword who leverage Splunk’s AI
capabilities to spark innovation and solve some of our customers’ most complex challenges
by building the kind of digital resilience that businesses need to thrive today.”
The Splunk Regional Partner Awards recognize dedicated global and regional partners who
bring bold thinking, technical expertise, and unstoppable energy to help joint customers
achieve positive business outcomes and accelerate their mission to better the world. All
award recipients were selected by Splunk executives, theater leaders, and the global
partner organization.
Sword | 2026 EMEA Services Partner of the Year
About Sword
Sword is the trusted partner for critical technology. We deliver the operational resilience
and practical innovation essential for demanding enterprise and Critical National
Infrastructure environments. With over 700 specialists, Sword combines international scale
with deep local and sector expertise, helping organisations modernise, secure and optimise
complex technology environments.
Media Contact Information
Rob Mossop
Chief Operating Officer
Rob.mossop@sword-group.com
Sword | 2026 EMEA Services Partner of the Year