Epoch Concepts Achieves Diamond Status in Palo Alto Networks NextWave Partner Program

Company advances directly to Diamond level, recognizing continued investment in cybersecurity expertise, customer success and partnership with PANW

LITTLETON, CO, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Epoch Concepts, a leading provider of IT solutions and services to the U.S. federal government, enterprises, and systems integrators, today announced it has achieved Diamond status in the Palo Alto Networks (PANW) NextWave Partner Program, advancing directly to the program’s Diamond level.

Effective September 8, 2026, the Diamond designation provides Epoch with expanded access to PANW partner resources and benefits designed to support deeper technical expertise, new market opportunities, services growth, and customer success. This achievement follows Epoch being named the 2025 North America Federal Partner of the Year by Palo Alto Networks, recognizing the company’s performance and impact supporting federal customers.

“Achieving Diamond status is an exciting milestone for Epoch and a reflection of the tremendous work our team has put into strengthening our cybersecurity capabilities and delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers,” said Marcus Smiley, Epoch Concepts CEO and Founder. “Advancing directly to Diamond makes this recognition particularly significant. It reflects both the strength of our team and the investment we continue to make in our partnership with Palo Alto Networks.”

“Cybersecurity is central to nearly every technology conversation we’re having with customers today,” said Kevin Mackey, Epoch Concepts President. “Our continued investment in Palo Alto Networks’ expertise allows us to bring customers the technical depth, strategic guidance and integrated solutions they need to address evolving security challenges. Reaching Diamond is an important validation of that work and creates even more opportunity for our teams to deliver together.”

As a PANW NextWave Diamond partner, Epoch will continue expanding its expertise across the PANW portfolio with a commitment to deliver cybersecurity solutions to customers navigating increasingly complex security environments.


About Epoch Concepts

Epoch Concepts, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and trusted value-added reseller, delivering mission-ready IT solutions to government agencies, commercial enterprises, and systems integrators. Specializing in cutting-edge technologies, from storage and infrastructure to cybersecurity, cloud, and hyperconverged solutions, Epoch Concepts delivers future ready integrated systems that empower customers to make faster decisions, strengthen mission readiness, and operate securely in any environment. Learn more at https://www.epochconcepts.com.

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