Arrow Electronics, a global technology provider, has been named Best Cloud Solutions Distributor in Europe and picked up several other honors at the ‘Distributor of the Year 2026’ awards, presented by CONTEXT ChannelWatch. The awards recognize the company’s track record in areas such as the shift to cloud, cybersecurity, and driving innovation across the IT channel.
The annual CONTEXT ChannelWatch Awards recognize distributors that stand out for the value they bring to their channel partners and the consistent, high-quality support they provide. This year’s honors for Arrow are based on independent feedback from more than 7,600 channel partners who took part in the ChannelWatch survey.
Based on that feedback, Arrow Electronics received the following recognitions across different categories:
- Best Cloud Solutions Distributor – Europe
- Best Cloud Solutions Distributor – Baltic States
- Most Innovative Distributor – Portugal
- Best Cybersecurity Distributor – Portugal
- Best Cybersecurity Distributor – Spain
- Best Unified Communications Distributor – Spain
“These awards are especially meaningful because they come directly from the distributor community,” says Nick Bannister, president of Arrow’s Enterprise Computing Solutions business in EMEA. “Whether it’s helping channel partners build out their cloud services, strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities, or tap into opportunities from emerging technologies like AI, Arrow focuses on providing the resources and tools needed to support our channel partners’ long-term growth. We’re honored by the trust our channel partners continue to place in us.”
“Congratulations to Arrow for winning CONTEXT ChannelWatch’s Best Cloud Solutions Distributor award,” says Howard Davies, CEO and co-founder of CONTEXT. “In 2026, as attention turns to sovereign cloud requirements, rigorous Zero Trust infrastructure security, and strong FinOps frameworks for controlling cloud spend, Arrow has stood out as a key enabler. Distributors have rightly recognized Arrow’s outstanding support in simplifying the complexities of multicloud networking and the vendor landscape, helping customers achieve secure, predictable growth and genuine operational agility across Europe.”
This is not the first time Arrow has been singled out by the channel community this year: the distributor was also recognized by Veeam as its EMEA Aggregator of the Year 2026, another sign of its growing weight across cloud and data-protection distribution in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What award did Arrow Electronics win at CONTEXT ChannelWatch 2026?
Arrow was named Best Cloud Solutions Distributor in Europe, alongside several other regional awards covering cybersecurity, innovation, and unified communications.
How are the CONTEXT ChannelWatch Awards decided?
They’re based on independent feedback from channel partners who take part in the annual ChannelWatch survey. More than 7,600 partners participated in the 2026 edition.
What other awards did Arrow receive in 2026?
Arrow also won Best Cloud Solutions Distributor in the Baltic States, Most Innovative Distributor and Best Cybersecurity Distributor in Portugal, Best Cybersecurity Distributor in Spain, and Best Unified Communications Distributor in Spain.
Who leads Arrow’s Enterprise Computing Solutions business in EMEA?
Nick Bannister serves as president of Arrow’s Enterprise Computing Solutions business in EMEA.
