ALEF Group Honored with FY26 Distributor of the Year at NetApp EMEA & LATAM Partner Awards
Amsterdam, Netherlands – March 19, 2026
ALEF Group is proud to announce that we have been recognized as the FY26 EMEA Distributor of the Year recipient at the NetApp EMEA & LATAM Partner Awards 2026. This prestigious honor acknowledges our team’s dedication to performance, growth, and delivering outstanding value to our customers.
This award honors distributors achieving notable year-over-year growth in their NetApp partner ecosystem and delivering value across operations, sales, technical enablement, marketing, and financial services. It highlights our close alignment with NetApp’s partner-led growth strategy.
“ALEF has demonstrated remarkable growth and a steadfast commitment to winning new opportunities through strategic investments and the Lifecycle Management Program.” said Milan Vasilevski, Partner Lead, NetApp for Eastern Europe and Turkey. “Their focus on leveraging innovative solutions and maintaining a customer-centric approach has been instrumental in our shared success. We are excited to continue this journey together, driving excellence and achieving new milestone.”
“We are truly honored to receive the FY26 Distributor of the Year from NetApp,” said Milan Zinek, CEO at ALEF Group. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our entire team, as well as the trust and collaboration we share with our customers and with NetApp. We thank NetApp for this distinction and look forward to achieving even greater success together.”
“Our partners are at the heart of NetApp’s success,” said Willem Hendrickx, SVP & GM EMEA & LATAM at NetApp. “The FY26 Partner Excellence Award winners demonstrate what’s possible when strategy, innovation, and execution come together. These partners are not only driving strong growth with NetApp: they are helping customers navigate AI, cloud, and cyber resilience with confidence. We are proud to recognize their achievements and excited to continue winning together in FY27 and beyond.”
The NetApp Partner Excellence Awards celebrate partners who drive measurable business impact, customer innovation, and shared success across hybrid cloud, AI, cyber resilience, and services. ALEF Group is proud to be recognized among this distinguished group of partners.
About ALEF Group:
With more than 30 years of experience, ALEF has established itself as a leading VAD Distributor of IT solutions and services across Central and Eastern Europe. Headquartered in the Czech Republic, ALEF specializes in network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, data management, and communication technologies. Partnering with global technology leaders like NetApp, Cisco, F5, Splunk, Microsoft, ALEF provides clients with an extensive suite of services, including professional training, support, and tailored IT solutions.
About NetApp:
NetApp is a global provider of data infrastructure and cloud services, helping organizations manage and unlock the value of their data across on-premises and cloud environments. Founded in 1992, the company has more than three decades of experience supporting enterprises in building modern, secure, and flexible data architectures, with a strong focus on hybrid cloud, AI, and cyber resilience.
If you would like to explore how ALEF Group can help accelerate your business with NetApp technologies,
we invite you to contact our team: netapp-sales@alef.com for more information.