AHEAD Triumphs as Dell Technologies' North America Channel Partner of the Year 2026

In a remarkable achievement, AHEAD, a leading provider in cloud, security, and advanced data center infrastructure solutions, has been honored with the title of North America Channel Partner of the Year for 2026 by Dell Technologies. This prestigious recognition was announced during the Dell Technologies World event held on May 19 and underscores the fruitful collaboration between the two companies.

The annual award is presented to partners across various regions for their outstanding performance and commitment to excellence within the Dell Technologies Partner Program. Such accolades are only awarded to those partners who demonstrate exceptional capabilities in driving success across the partner ecosystem. AHEAD's continuous efforts to modernize infrastructure, enhance AI initiatives, and strengthen operational resilience have played a pivotal role in securing this honor.

This recognition not only highlights AHEAD's strong momentum in the technology landscape but also emphasizes the company's role in helping clients navigate the complexities of infrastructure modernization. Through initiatives like the Dell AI Factory, AHEAD has packaged compute, data, and operations into production-grade environments, making the transition to AI readiness more accessible for organizations.

Additionally, this award follows AHEAD's previous accolade as the North America Server Sales Partner of the Year for 2025, showcasing a trend of sustained success in collaboration with Dell. Being recognized as a Titanium Black Partner, AHEAD ranks among the elite participants in Dell's global partner community.

Jamison Nack, the Senior Vice President of Sales Strategy and Alliances at AHEAD, expressed pride in the recognition: "We’re proud to receive this recognition from Dell Technologies, which reflects the strength of our collaboration and the impact we’re delivering for clients. Together, we’re helping clients modernize for what’s next by building AI-ready, cyber-resilient platforms and the operational foundation they need to move faster with confidence."

AHEAD collaborates closely with organizations to innovate, modernize, and manage digital platforms. By leveraging Dell Technologies' offerings, AHEAD assists clients in designing and integrating AI infrastructure using PowerEdge XE servers and PowerScale platforms. Their modernization efforts include deploying solutions like Dell Private Cloud and Dell Storage systems, including the latest PowerStore Elite, implementing recovery and data protection strategies, and optimizing deployment through AHEAD's Foundry platform and Hatch® IT lifecycle management.

From transforming Dell AI Factory designs into functioning systems to ensuring ongoing lifecycle visibility through the Hatch platform, AHEAD is instrumental in turning infrastructure modernization into scalable, AI-ready environments. Their commitment to operational discipline is essential for achieving long-term success in this fast-evolving digital landscape.

About AHEAD

AHEAD focuses on accelerating business strategies by engineering integrated solutions that encompass infrastructure, applications, data, and security. They specialize in building and managing sophisticated digital platforms that drive transformation for leading enterprises. By modernizing workflows and applying AI technologies, AHEAD helps organizations unlock the full potential of their workforce and technology, making them leaders in innovation.

For more information on AHEAD, visit their official website or connect with them on LinkedIn.