CrowdStrike named Omdia 2026 Cybersecurity Champion

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company listed on NASDAQ (CRWD), has been identified as the Overall Champion in the Omdia 2026 Cybersecurity Platform Ecosystems Leadership Matrix. The ranking places it first among 24 vendors, reflecting its position in the assessment of cybersecurity platform ecosystem development through the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.

The recognition is based on analyst evaluations, partner feedback, and performance-related metrics. Omdia notes that CrowdStrike’s focus on expanding its partner ecosystem has contributed to its growth profile. Key areas highlighted include:

• Expanding Next-Gen SIEM and MSSP activity: CrowdStrike reports growth in its Falcon Next-Gen SIEM offerings and MSSP business, which by Q4 2026 reached over $1.3 billion in contract value.
• Scaling hyperscaler marketplaces: Partnerships across Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft marketplaces include AWS Marketplace contracts approaching $1.5 billion in FY26.
• Partner-led delivery: Service delivery expanded through collaborations with firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, and EY.
• Ecosystem expansion across AI and hyperscalers: Partnerships with major cloud and technology providers support AI infrastructure and cloud deployment initiatives, including in European markets.
• Flexible consumption models: The Accelerate Partner Program includes incentives, licensing flexibility via Falcon Flex, and consumption-based pricing options.
• AI partner ecosystem development: Initiatives such as Charlotte AI AgentWorks enable partners to build customised AI-driven security agents for service delivery.

Overall, the findings describe a shift toward a platform-based partner ecosystem model, where third-party partners can develop and distribute services within the CrowdStrike ecosystem, reflecting its evolving approach to growth and ecosystem development in cybersecurity.