Southlake, TX – March 6, 2025 – Gradient Cyber, a leading provider of Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) services, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with AVANT, a premier platform for IT decision-making and next-generation technology distribution. This collaboration aims to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for mid-market organizations across various industries.
This partnership brings Gradient Cyber’s expertise in comprehensive threat detection and response to AVANT’s extensive network of Trusted Advisors and robust technology services platform. Together, they will provide mid-market businesses with enhanced security postures, ensuring protection against evolving cyber threats.
“Partnering with AVANT allows us to extend our reach and offer our MXDR services to a broader range of mid-market clients,” said Steve Chappell, Chief Revenue and Operations Officer at Gradient Cyber. “AVANT’s commitment to empowering Trusted Advisors aligns perfectly with our mission to provide top-tier cybersecurity solutions.”
AVANT’s Trusted Advisors will now have access to Gradient Cyber’s MXDR platform, enabling them to offer clients a powerful threat detection and response solution that integrates seamlessly with existing IT/security infrastructures. This integration ensures continuous monitoring, rapid threat detection, and effective response strategies, all tailored to the unique needs of mid-market organizations.
“The addition of Gradient Cyber’s MXDR services to our portfolio enhances our ability to address the complex cybersecurity challenges faced by our clients,” said Stephen Semmelroth, VP of Cyber Resiliency at AVANT. “This partnership exemplifies our dedication to providing Trusted Advisors with the tools and solutions necessary to navigate the ever-evolving technology landscape.”
Mid-market businesses often face resource constraints that hinder their ability to maintain robust cybersecurity defenses. The Gradient Cyber and AVANT partnership addresses this challenge by offering scalable, cost-effective security solutions that do not compromise on quality or effectiveness.
Gradient Cyber specializes in Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) services, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity postures for mid-market organizations. By integrating data from endpoints, networks, identities, and clouds, Gradient Cyber provides prioritized alerts vetted by cyber analysts and actionable response strategies. With 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) support, Gradient Cyber ensures continuous protection at a fraction of traditional costs. For more information, visit https://www.gradientcyber.com/.
AVANT is a platform for IT decision-making and the nation’s premier distributor for next-generation technologies. AVANT provides unique value to its extensive network of Trusted Advisors with original research, channel sales assistance, training, and tools to guide decision-making around IT services that promote business growth. From complex cloud designs to global wide-area network deployments to the latest in security services, AVANT sets the industry standard in enabling its partners and clients to make intelligent, data-driven decisions about services, technology, and cost-effective communications. For more information, visit https://goavant.net.
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