Santa Clara, CA, February 2, 2026 Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, proudly announced today that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Nick Alagna, Vice President of Global Channels, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.
Nick Alagna is an accomplished channel leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth and transformation across the cybersecurity and cloud industries. As VP of Global Channels at Aryaka, he leads the company’s worldwide partner strategy, scaling a high-performing ecosystem around Aryaka’s Unified SASE solutions and empowering partners to deliver secure networking outcomes to customers globally.
“Being named to the 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list is a tremendous honor, and it reflects the dedication of our global channel team and the incredible partners we work with. At Aryaka, we are committed to channel excellence—building programs that empower partners to grow, accelerate time-to-market, and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers worldwide. When we invest in our partners’ success, we all succeed together,” said Nick Alagna, Vice President of Global Channels at Aryaka.
The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation, and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.
“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion, and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.
CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list will be featured on CRN.com beginning February 2nd at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs
About Aryaka
Aryaka is the leader in delivering Unified SASE as a Service, a fully integrated solution combining networking, security, and observability. Built for the demands of Generative AI as well as today’s multi-cloud hybrid world, Aryaka enables enterprises to transform their secure networking to deliver uncompromised performance, agility, simplicity, and security. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower businesses to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for their secure networking solutions. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.
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About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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