Sophos Partner Channel - a Dynamic Analysis by compuBase

Here is the study of the Sophos distribution channel. Sophos now belongs to Thoma Bravo, which also owns security players such as Barracuda, Imperva, Veracode and LogRhythm.


Foreword

The compuBase database is not exhaustive on the Sophos partners, nevertheless we estimate that we cover between 60% and 70% of Sophos partners for EMEA and NA in value, which is largely enough to provide a accurate analysis. This database is frequently updated, the frequency varies according the partner size between 9 and 18 months.

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Sophos and the indirect channel

Sophos is a global cybersecurity company that offers a range of security solutions, including network, endpoint, and cloud security. 
As most of vendors Sophos use an indirect channel that involves utilizing intermediaries or partners to sell products or services to end customers. Instead of selling directly to customers, the company relies on a network of resellers, distributors, value-added resellers (VARs), system integrators, or managed service providers (MSPs) and more specifically (MSSPs) to reach the market.
Sophos has historically employed an indirect channel strategy to distribute its security products. This means that they have established partnerships with various types of channel partners who act as intermediaries between Sophos and the end customers. These channel partners, such as resellers and VARs, sell Sophos' products to businesses or individuals who require cybersecurity solutions.
By leveraging an indirect channel strategy, Sophos benefits from the expertise and reach of its channel partners. These partners have established relationships with customers and possess knowledge about the local market, which allows for a more efficient and targeted distribution of Sophos' products. The channel partners typically receive training, marketing support, and sales enablement resources from Sophos to effectively represent and sell their products.
It's important to note that often companies such as Sophos may adopt a hybrid channel strategy, combining both direct and indirect sales approaches, based on their specific business objectives and market conditions.
 

Definition of a Sophos partner

Any qualified partner such as partners:
 
Reselling regularly a Sophos solutions
 
or
 
an Sophos certified partner (from any IT activity) such as Sophos Platinum Partner Sophos Gold Partner Sophos Silver Partner Sophos Select Partner  

Clients Total number of Sophos partners into the compuBase database:


Number of Sophos partners into the compuBase database 1 E 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 STATS_PRC_REF_TOTAL_COLUMN STATS_VAR_FIRST_PERCENT STATS_TOTAL_PRC_NONE STATS_PRC_FORMAT_DEC_2_PRC 21030 North America 0 18545 Latin America 0 21024 Europe 0 18096 Middle East 0 18542 Africa 0 21479 Sophos - UTM 0 19533 Sophos 0 5858 Sophos 0 21671 Sophos Platinum Partner 0 21670 Sophos Gold Partner 0 21672 Sophos Silver Partner 0 22004 Sophos Select Partner 0

Who are Sophos's partners? 1 E 1 1 0 0 brands/Sophos_all.sel 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 STATS_PRC_REF_TOTAL_COLUMN STATS_VAR_FIRST_PERCENT STATS_TOTAL_PRC_TOTAL 0.33 0.04 STATS_AXIS_AUTO CELL_VECTOR_TOTAL 21024 Europe 0 18096 Middle East 0 18542 Africa 0 21030 North America 0 18545 Latin America 0 16000 Manufacturers 0 15990 Software publisher 0 15989 Publisher of software for a specific activity 0 15988 Publisher of software for a specific process of companies 0 15993 Software solutions or services integrator (developed by third parties) 0 15995 IT services, Software development (hosting, maintenance, training, bespoke software development....) 0 15996 Telecom services (Telecom operator, ISP...) 0 15991 Telecom and network infrastructure integrator 0 15992 IT infrastructure integrator 0 15994 Consulting 0 15999 Reselling to individuals 0 ! ---- 15998 Reselling to enterprises (hardware, software and services and assemblers) 0 15997 Wholesaler (resale of IT and Telecom products to resellers) 0 19130 Web agency 0 16002 Other IT and Telecom related activities 0

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Sopohos's partners by size ranges? 1 E 1 0 0 0 brands/Sophos_all.sel 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 STATS_PRC_REF_TOTAL_COLUMN STATS_VAR_FIRST_PERCENT STATS_TOTAL_PRC_TOTAL 0.33 0.04 STATS_AXIS_AUTO CELL_VECTOR_TOTAL 21024 Europe 0 18096 Middle East 0 18542 Africa 0 21030 North America 0 18545 Latin America 0 2665 Unknown number of employees 0 2666 1 person 0 2667 2 to 4 persons 0 2668 5 to 9 persons 0 2669 10 to 24 persons 0 2670 25 to 49 persons 0 2671 50 to 99 persons 0 4329 100 to 249 persons 0 2672 250 to 499 persons 0 17103 more than 500 persons 0

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Top Brands into Sophos Partner Network 1 E 1 brands\Sophos_all.sel 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 STATS_PRC_REF_TOTAL_COLUMN STATS_VAR_FIRST_PERCENT STATS_TOTAL_PRC_NONE STATS_PRC_FORMAT_DEC_2_PRC 21030 North America 0 18545 Latin America 0 21024 Europe 0 18096 Middle East 0 18542 Africa 0 19293 Microsoft 0 19283 HP 0 19274 Cisco 0 19276 Dell 0 20996 VMware 0 19314 Symantec 0 19292 McAfee 0 19284 IBM 0 19289 Lenovo 0 19316 Trend Micro 0 20959 Citrix 0 21887 HPE 0 Number of partners by brand present into the Sophos channel