Riverbed Technology Names Carahsoft Distributor of the Year for 2025

Carahsoft Technology Corp. received Riverbed Technology’s Distributor of the Year award for 2025, with the announcement made at Riverbed’s 2026 Partner Kickoff event. The recognition points to Carahsoft’s role in delivering Riverbed’s AI-powered observability and acceleration solutions through partner channels.

The award recognized Carahsoft’s contributions to delivering Riverbed’s AI-powered observability and acceleration solutions to the Public Sector. Riverbed said Carahsoft’s work supported Riverbed’s reach within that context through ongoing customer success and nurture initiatives.

Carahsoft served as Riverbed’s Master Government Aggregator since 2021. The companies also referenced Carahsoft’s sales and marketing teams, which supported partner collaboration and helped organizations improve IT performance, accelerate AI initiatives, and deliver enhanced digital experiences.

Riverbed said its solutions were available through Carahsoft contract vehicles including GSA Schedule No. 47QSWA18D008F, SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042, NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2472, TIPS Contract #220105, OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303, E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F. “We are proud to recognize Carahsoft for receiving the Riverbed Distributor of the Year Award and for its outstanding contributions and continued commitment to creating value for our shared customers,” said Tracy-Ann Palmer, Vice President, Global Channel, at Riverbed. “Our partnership with Riverbed enables us to deliver innovative solutions and meaningful outcomes across the Public Sector,” said Brian Snell, Sales Director who oversees the Riverbed Technology Team at Carahsoft.

Building on the collaboration, Carahsoft said it planned expansion of Riverbed’s commercial business through 2026.