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Mission Named AWS Security Partner of the Year

Posted in Commentary with tags on December 9, 2024 by itnerd

Mission, a CDW company and US-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services and ISV Accelerate Partner, today announced that it has been named the AWS Security Partner of the Year. This award recognizes partners who have demonstrated excellence in securing every stage of cloud adoption, from initial migration through ongoing day-to-day management.

In addition to winning Security Partner of the Year, Mission achieved finalist status in four prestigious global award categories:

  • Migration Consulting Partner of the Year
  • Generative AI Consulting Partner of the Year
  • SaaS Consulting Partner of the Year
  • Aerospace & Satellite Consulting Partner of the Year

These recognitions showcase Mission’s comprehensive expertise in cloud migration, security, generative AI, SaaS consulting, and industry-specific solutions.

Announced during the Partner Awards Gala at AWS re: Invent 2024, Geo and Global AWS Partner Awards recognize partners whose business models continue to evolve and thrive on AWS as they support their customers. These prestigious AWS awards and nominations cap off a landmark year for Mission, marked by the announcement of its partnership with leading security provider CrowdStrike, the launch of multiple software offerings in the AWS Marketplace, and the development of many AI production workloads for customers.

Mission Welcomes Glenn Grant as SVP of Professional Services

Posted in Commentary with tags on October 15, 2024 by itnerd

Mission, a leading US-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Partner, has announced the return of Glenn Grant as Senior Vice President of Professional Services. Grant’s appointment reinforces Mission’s dedication to enabling customers with cloud and AI solutions on AWS and positioning Mission to further deliver cutting-edge services that drive measurable business outcomes for its customers. 

Glenn Grant, founder of G2 Tech Group—a company acquired by Mission in 2018—brings over 25 years of experience in IT and outsourced services. A pioneer in managed services in the early 2000s, Grant has a proven track record of transforming businesses and driving growth.

Since the acquisition, Grant has served as Mission’s advisor and board member. At the same time, Grant worked as a business coach and entrepreneur advisor, helping tech companies increase their business value and build strong leadership teams. This experience in scaling businesses and working with private equity-backed ventures is invaluable as Mission grows and expands its services.

As SVP of Professional Services, Grant will lead the team in implementing cutting-edge solutions and best practices to support Mission’s growing customer base. He will focus on scaling the professional services organization to meet the increasing demand for AI and cloud services. “We’re taking what we’ve learned over the last few years, especially in AI, machine learning, and data operations, and up leveling our already rock-solid cloud and DevOps offerings,” Grant explained. 

Grant’s role reinforces Mission’s commitment to reinvesting in AWS technologies and growing customer workloads on the AWS platform. This strategic direction aligns with Mission’s goal of continually enhancing its service offerings to meet the evolving needs of its cloud customers.