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# Channel Scoop -- August 25, 2017

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**SKO18:** More than 900 partners, representing more than 300 companies, joined us in Las Vegas this week. Thank you for joining us and remember, success as a NextWave partner is dependent on being or becoming a [next-generation security innovator](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/partners/nextwave/next-gen-security-innovator-infographic.pdf), an expert at enhancing an integrated and automated security platform that empowers innovation to deliver business gains to our mutual customers.

**SKO18 Global Award Winners:** Earlier this week we recognized eight partner of the year winners for FY17. These partners are the best of the best and are blazing a trail to become [next-generation security innovators.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/partners/nextwave/next-gen-security-innovator-infographic.pdf) Here are this year's winners:

* Americas Partner of the Year:**Presidio**
* APAC Partner of the Year: **ACPL**
* EMEA Partner of the Year: **Dimension Data**
* Global Consultant Partner of the Year: **Accenture**
* Global Distribution Partner of the Year: **Exclusive Networks**
* Global Service Provider of the Year: **BT**
* Global Traps Partner of the Year: **ON2IT**
* Japan Partner of the Year: **ITOCHU**

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**SKO18 Traps:** The endpoint market was a major focus of this year's sales kickoff. Together with our partners we have an opportunity to disrupt the endpoint market. This is a massive growth opportunity made even better for partner sales reps that create and close Traps business thanks to our [Secure Up promotion](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/partners/nextwave/traps/fy18-secureup-traps-promotion.pdf).

**SKO18 Public Cloud:** The cloud is changing everything, including the importance of a platform approach to security. Visit our new [Public Cloud Partner Portal](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/partners/nextwave-partner-portal/partner-program/public-cloud) page for more details.

**Blog of the Week:** One of the most requested items partners worldwide want from us is access to case studies. This week you can read about how [Bank OCBC NISP](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2017/08/customer-spotlight-bank-ocbc-nisp-cuts-management-time-half-palo-alto-networks-next-generation-security-platform/) deployed the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform to cut management time in half.

\*To access content on the Partner Portal you must be a Palo Alto Networks NextWave channel partner and have a valid user name and password. Email [NextWave@paloaltonetworks.com](mailto:NextWave@paloaltonetworks.com) to request Partner Portal access.

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### [Endpoint](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/endpoint-2/?ts=markdown), [Partners](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/partners/?ts=markdown)

[#### Top 6 Promotions for NextWave Partners, Including New Traps Deal Boost](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2018/03/partner-top-6-promotions-nextwave-partners-including-new-traps-deal-boost/)

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