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About us

Our Story

 

Westcon-Comstor is a global technology distributor specialising in cybersecurity, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions.

As growth architects of the channel, we  connect technology from the world’s leading vendors with a channel of IT partners, helping them seize opportunities and turn potential into growth.

Our approach stems from a commitment to delivering Partner Success. We do this by combining data-driven insights, deep technology expertise, and the power of partnerships. This approach has helped our partners succeed for over 40 years.

 

Our journey

In 1985, Thomas Dolan, Philip Raffiani and Roman Michalowski founded Westcon Associates in an upstate New York garage.

Westcon helped change the way computer products were sold, adding value by delivering technical support and training, as well as marketing and financing to small businesses.

In 1998, the business consolidated its value-added distribution business under the name Westcon Group. Comstor was brought into the fold a year later to create the business we know today – Westcon-Comstor.

Our values

The guiding principles that shape how we work

Ambition

Build our ambition into everything we do, to stretch ourselves and find the ‘better way’.

Integrity

Having pride in our part of running an organisation with high integrity that consistently does the right thing.

Partnership

Treating every partnership and individual with respect, equity and value.

Accountability

Being accountable for our actions, decisions and behaviours - taking responsibility for outcomes.

Our approach

Global logistics and delivery are a given, but our role goes much further. We bring together data, technology, and partnerships to turn complexity into opportunity.

Our approach gives you a clear, structured way to succeed. It’s designed to help you win new customers, find more opportunities with existing ones, and build long-term renewal business.

From training and technical support to finance and global deployment, we help you at every stage.

Our specialisations Our Services

Growth isn’t just achieved – it’s engineered.

Data-driven intelligence

We use data to find opportunities that others miss. This helps you make smarter, faster decisions so you can focus on what matters.

Deep technical expertise

We turn complex challenges into advantages, simplifying even the most advanced technologies so you can innovate with confidence.

Strong partnerships

We create momentum by connecting you with the right vendors and resources. We give you the support you need to scale your success.

Vendor and industry recognition

Cisco 2025 UK&I Distributor of the Year

Extreme Networks 2025 German Distributor Partner of the Year

IT Business 2025 Gold for Network and Infrastructure

IT Business 2025 Gold for IT Cybersecurity Distributor

Broadcom 2025 Global Cybersecurity Aggregator Partner of the Year

Juniper Worldwide Distribution Partner of the Year 2024

Juniper Global Partner of the Year 2024

CrowdStrike 2024 Global Distributor Partner of the Year

ChannelCity 2025 Best Networking Distributor

Cisco 2025 Distributor Marketing Innovator of the Year

F5 2025 Partner of the Year The Alps

8x8 2024 Distributor of the Year

ChannelCity 2024 Best Networking Distributor

Zscaler 2025 Technical Partner of the Year

Palo Alto Networks 2025 Distributor of the Year

CheckPoint 2024 Distributor of the Year

Claroty 2024 Distributor partner of the Year

Comms Business 2024 Distributor of the Year

CRN 2024 Security Distributor of the Year

CRN 2024 Sustainability Project/ Initiative of the year

CrowdStrike 2024 Distribution Technical MVP

Ivanti 2024 Distribution Partner of the Year

Palo Alto Networks 2024 Distributor of the Year

Palo Alto Networks 2024 Distributor of the Year Cortex

Palo Alto Networks 2024 Distributor of the Year Marketing

Palo Alto Networks 2024 Western Europe Distributor of the Year

Vectra 2024 Distributor of the Year