Author: Grace Hilliard

Eatontown, NJ (December 1, 2025) – Climb, an international specialty technology distributor and wholly owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMB) announced the launch of their partnership with Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security.

This strategic partnership marks a major advancement in Climb’s cybersecurity solution stack and a powerful opportunity for its reseller ecosystem.  Fortinet’s proven, enterprise-grade security solutions—providing deep automation and real-time protection across devices, data, and applications—will now be available to Climb’s partners, enabling them to deliver trusted protection and performance to customers across industries. The move reflects Climb’s commitment to delivering exceptional cybersecurity solutions and resources.

“This partnership represents a significant milestone for Climb,” said Dale Foster, CEO of Climb. “Our success has been built on helping emerging vendors break into the channel and accelerate their growth.  Our reputation for driving results has positioned Climb to support and amplify the impact of a global leader like Fortinet. By adding such a dominant force in cybersecurity to our portfolio, we’re demonstrating that our highly vetted, results-driven distribution model can deliver exceptional outcomes for even the most established brands.”

Climb’s reseller ecosystem will benefit from:

• Accelerated speed to market through Climb’s responsive and experienced channel team
• Strategic marketing services designed to drive awareness, demand, and partner success
• Long-standing relationships that foster trust and growth across the IT landscape
• A cybersecurity stack that now spans emerging innovation and industry-leading protection

With Fortinet onboard, Climb continues to evolve as a distributor that not only identifies what’s next — but also delivers what’s proven.

“Fortinet continues to invest in partnerships that help our channel community grow and deliver stronger outcomes,” said Landon Scott, Vice President, U.S. Channel Sales at Fortinet. “Climb’s specialized distribution model and close partner engagement will expand access to Fortinet’s enterprise-grade security solutions and help our partners grow and evolve to address the full spectrum of today’s cybersecurity challenges.”

Climb stands apart in the distribution landscape by offering a cybersecurity portfolio that is not only broad, but also meticulously curated. Every solution added to Climb’s line card undergoes a rigorous vetting process, ensuring that partners and customers have access to technologies that are both innovative and proven in the field. This commitment to quality means Climb’s partners can confidently

address today’s most complex security challenges with solutions that have been selected for their effectiveness, reliability, and market relevance.

By forging strategic alliances with both emerging innovators and established cybersecurity leaders like Fortinet, Climb ensures its portfolio remains focused, impactful, and free from the dilution seen in broadline distribution. Partners benefit from a personalized engagement model that keeps them closely connected to their customers, enabling consultative guidance tailored to both current challenges and future goals.

Those interested in distribution services and solutions should contact Climb by phone at +1.800.847.7078

About Climb

Climb is a global specialty technology distributor focusing on Security, Data Management, Connectivity, Storage & HCI, Virtualization & Cloud, and Software & Application Lifecycle.  Climb is committed to transforming distribution by providing emerging and established IT technologies, flexible financing, real-time quoting, best of breed channel operations, speed to market, and exceptional service to our partners worldwide. Climb is a wholly owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions (NASDAQ: CLMB). Experience the Climb difference and learn how our people first approach empowers VARs and MSPs to grow, scale, and accelerate their business.  Visit www.ClimbCS.com, call 1-800-847-7078, and connect with us on LinkedIn!

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