Deepwatch, the leading AI+Human cyber resilience platform, is proud to announce that CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized two of its exceptional leaders: Laura Ellen, VP of Channel Sales, and Colleen Grounds, VP of Field and Channel Marketing, on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2025.

CRN’s annual list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the technology industry. The inclusion of Colleen and Laura among the 2025 Women of the Channel honorees demonstrates Deepwatch’s commitment to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers.

“We are honored to have two female leaders, Laura Ellen and Colleen Grounds, named to CRN’s Women of the Channel list for 2025, showcasing their exceptional contributions to Deepwatch, including driving substantial channel growth, fostering strategic alliances, and enhancing partner engagement,” said John DiLullo, CEO of Deepwatch. “Their dedication to empowering partners and driving measurable business outcomes is instrumental in our company’s success and industry growth.”

Ellen is an accomplished channel sales leader, with a distinguished career marked by her ability to drive revenue growth and foster strategic alliances. At Deepwatch, she leverages her deep expertise to build high-performing teams and cultivate relationships that amplify business outcomes. Her results-driven approach and unwavering focus on achieving measurable outcomes have led to expanded market share for Deepwatch. Ellen's innovative strategies and commitment to excellence have positioned her as a key driver of organizational success, making a lasting impact on the cybersecurity landscape.

Grounds has played a virtual role in empowering channel partners through innovative tools, resources, and incentive programs that drive growth and deliver measurable business value. Over the past year, she has led transformative initiatives that enhanced Deepwatch’s partner ecosystem, fostered strategic alliances, and drove substantial channel growth. Her efforts focused on improving partner communication, refining partner enablement resources, and developing impactful co-marketing campaigns to strengthen collaboration with solution providers and technical alliance partners. These accomplishments positioned Deepwatch as a trusted and innovative leader in the channel space, leading to increased partner engagement and enhanced joint value propositions.

“It’s an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success.”

The 2025 Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning May 12 at www.CRN.com/WOTC.

About Deepwatch

Deepwatch® is the pioneer of AI- and human-driven cyber resilience. The Deepwatch Platform enables lean security teams—regardless of skill level—to enhance their organization's cyber resilience and maintain regulatory compliance. By combining AI, security data, intelligence, and human expertise, Deepwatch helps organizations reduce risk through early and precise threat detection and remediation. The platform also lowers costs, maximizes existing tool investments, and enhances security team productivity. For more information about Deepwatch, visit www.deepwatch.com.

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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