JOSEPH GABRIEL LAGONSIN

News Editor

Hammer Distribution has signed a UK distribution partnership with Stormshield, becoming a distributor for the vendor’s next-generation firewall range.

The agreement gives Hammer access to Stormshield’s hardware and virtual firewall products, which are available immediately to its reseller and systems integrator network.

Stormshield is a European cybersecurity supplier whose network security products are aimed at organisations with strict security and data protection requirements. Its firewall range holds European and defence-related certifications including EU Restricted, NATO Restricted and ANSSI.

The deal adds another cybersecurity vendor to Hammer’s portfolio as distributors look to offer partners a broader mix of security products amid continued demand for network protection and data sovereignty. It also gives Stormshield wider access to UK channel partners through a distributor with an established base in storage, servers and security.

Channel focus

The partnership is intended to support resellers and systems integrators seeking an alternative to established US firewall suppliers. Hammer plans to provide technical pre-sales support, proof-of-concept assistance and training around the Stormshield range.

The products are designed for a wide range of environments, from small branch sites to larger operational technology settings. That positions the partnership to target customers across both IT and industrial infrastructure projects, where network segmentation and control remain core buying requirements.

Hammer has operated in the technology distribution market for more than 30 years. The company focuses on storage, server and security products, and works with vendors and channel partners on tailored deployments.

For Stormshield, the tie-up strengthens its route to market in the region through a specialist distributor with technical reach into the reseller channel. The French vendor sells to commercial organisations as well as government and defence customers that need protection for critical infrastructure, sensitive data and operational systems.

Dominic Ryles of Hammer Distribution described the agreement as part of a wider push to expand the company’s security offering for partners facing more complex customer requirements.

“We are incredibly proud to welcome Stormshield to the Hammer family,” said Dominic Ryles at Hammer Distribution. “In an era of evolving digital warfare, our partners need security solutions they can trust implicitly. Stormshield’s pedigree offers a level of assurance and European engineering excellence that is rare in the market. This partnership is not just about expanding our product line; it’s about providing our resellers with a competitive edge in the high-growth cybersecurity sector.”

Regional growth

The agreement is intended to help Stormshield expand through the channel by working with a distributor that can support partner recruitment and technical engagement. The company presented the deal as a route to broader market coverage for its firewall range.

“We are delighted to partner with Hammer Distribution,” said Bertrand Trastour, head of global sales at Stormshield. “Hammer’s reputation for deep technical expertise and their proactive approach to channel development makes them the perfect partner to accelerate Stormshield’s growth in the region. Together, we are committed to empowering the channel to solve the most complex security challenges facing businesses today.”

The announcement reflects a broader trend in the security market as European vendors sharpen their position around regional certification, sovereignty and transparency at a time when buyers are paying closer attention to where security products are developed and governed. For channel partners, that can create a clearer sales proposition in accounts where procurement teams want alternatives aligned with European standards and regulatory expectations.

Stormshield’s technologies are used by companies, government institutions and defence organisations seeking to secure critical infrastructure, sensitive data and operational environments.