Technology and Cybersecurity Veteran Drives Engagement for Overwatch Partner Program
Bob Roberts Named Partner Success Manager to Enable High Wire Partners to Sell Managed Security Services and Technology
BATAVIA, Ill., Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Wire Networks Inc. (the “Company” or "High Wire") (OTCQB: SGSI), a leading global technology systems integrator and managed cybersecurity solutions provider, has named a former IT Manager of two Fortune 500 companies, Bob Roberts, as Partner Success Manager, overseeing the sales enablement program for Overwatch Managed Security, the Company’s managed security division.
Roberts joins High Wire after spending a combined 23 years at Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) and International Business Machines (IBM). He oversaw global service delivery and vendor management teams. He also managed data center operations at multiple locations and hybrid cloud operations for AWS and Azure. In his roles, Roberts worked with clients to meet their business challenges through IT and cybersecurity tools.
“Our partners are fortunate to have Bob lead the charge to help them sell and deliver managed security in a strategic yet simplistic way,” said High Wire Executive Vice President Don Schmidt. “He has the breadth of experience, from technical mastery to customer-first service delivery, that I have seen few to possess.”
“I am excited to be at High Wire to build the best customer-focused team,” said Roberts. “With my technical experience, passion for success, and undeterred transparency, I believe our partners will see the benefits of working with Overwatch to reach their customers and win opportunities quicker and more effectively.”
About High Wire Networks
For 20 years, High Wire Networks has been a trusted partner to VARs, MSPs, distributors, integrators, manufacturers, and telecom providers by enabling them to minimize overhead while extending delivery capabilities around the world. Our flexible workforce delivers vendor-agnostic technical field, professional and security services in more than 180 countries. Our services include design, installation, configuration, and support for unified communications, wired and wireless networks, cabling and infrastructure, and electrical systems. Our award-winning Overwatch Managed Security Marketplace enables our partners to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity that’s easy to sell and easy to buy for an affordable subscription. We also offer a variety of on-demand, rapid-response solutions with service levels ranging from two hours to the next business day for onsite break-fix and remote technical support. With High Wire Networks, partners Get Work Done. For more information about the Company and its technologies visit the Company’s public filings at www.SEC.gov or the Company’s website at http://www.highwirenetworks.com/
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