Optiv + ClearShark, a leading provider of cybersecurity and IT solutions dedicated to supporting the U.S. federal government, announced it has been honored with the 2025 Splunk PBST Technology Innovation Partner of the Year award. The recognition highlights the company’s outstanding collaboration with Splunk in delivering advanced AI-driven solutions and accelerating innovation across the federal landscape.

The award is presented to Splunk partners that showcase exceptional innovation, resilience, and customer impact through the use of Splunk technologies. Honorees are selected for their ability to expand into new markets, provide breakthrough solutions to complex challenges, and strengthen joint value propositions with Splunk.

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“Our team is proud to receive this recognition, which underscores our commitment to developing cutting-edge, mission-focused solutions for our federal clients,” said Daniel Wilbricht, president of Optiv + ClearShark. “Through close collaboration with Splunk, initiatives like our Edge Hub, and our role as one of only three North American Splunk Authorized Learning Partners, we continue to help federal employees gain the skills and tools they need to maximize the power of Splunk technology. Together, we are driving measurable impact and strengthening resilience across the public sector.”

The Splunk Global Partner Awards celebrate global and regional partners that consistently demonstrate vision, technical expertise, and dedication to joint customer success. Winners are chosen by Splunk executives, theater leaders, and the company’s global partner organization.

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“Congratulations to Optiv + ClearShark on being named the 2025 PBST Technology Innovation Partner of the Year,” said Scott Powers, global vice president of customer and channel strategy and chief of staff at Splunk, a Cisco company. “This award highlights partners who harness Splunk’s AI-first technologies to solve mission-critical challenges, deliver meaningful business outcomes, and unlock the full potential of AI for our customers. Optiv + ClearShark exemplifies what it means to drive innovation and resilience in today’s rapidly evolving environment.”

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