Today at IBM THINK 2026, IBM announced the winners of the 2026 Partner Plus Awards, representing outstanding partners from around the world. IBM partners play a pivotal role in driving client success and accelerating the adoption of cutting‑edge technologies. Their work demonstrates innovation at scale, rapid and effective business solutions, and meaningful contributions that strengthen our ecosystem.

This year, IBM is especially excited to introduce seven new award categories, reflecting the continued evolution of the IBM Partner Plus program and the expanding opportunities for partners to deliver exceptional value.

Selected from hundreds of submissions, these standout partners earned recognition for delivering impact aligned with IBM’s strategic priorities.

The winners were announced on May 4 at IBM Partner Plus Day in Boston, Mass., during THINK 2026.

Congratulations to the winners across the following categories:

Best Select Reseller

• Pronteff IT Solutions, APAC
• SVA, EMEA
• Advanced Integration Technology, Japan
• Hyperflex, LATAM
• WWT, North America

Transformational SaaS Application

• Cortell Australia, APAC
• Budgeting Solutions, EMEA
• ITOCHU TechnoSolutions‑ Corporation, Japan
• RCI Consulting, LATAM
• Blue Polaris, North America

Innovative Build Partner

• Pronto Software, APAC
• Cegeka, EMEA
• Exa Corporation, Japan
• Selbetti, LATAM
• Sirion, North America

Influential Service Partner

• Tata Consultancy Services, APAC
• Deloitte, EMEA
• Deloitte, Japan
• GBM, LATAM
• EY, North America

Distribution Growth Leader

• Tech Data Advanced Private Limited, APAC
• Computer Gross, EMEA
• Networld Corporation, Japan
• TD SYNNEX, LATAM
• TD SYNNEX, North America

Marketplace Partner Accelerator

• Cloudec, APAC
• SCC France, EMEA
• JBCC, Japan
• SHI, North America

Best Newcomer Partner

• DDIM Technology Inc., APAC
• Emircom, EMEA
• SMS Data Tech, Japan
• Accerte Tecnologia, LATAM
• Lantrasoft, North America

IBM is thrilled to recognize their outstanding contributions and celebrate their innovation and partnership.