The achievement represents the highest level of accreditation within Splunk’s Advise Motion programme and places Sword among a select group of partners recognised for their ability to help organisations maximise value from their data through advisory, consulting and professional services.

Elite status is awarded to partners that can demonstrate deep technical expertise, accredited skills, established consulting practices and verified industry experience. The recognition reflects Sword’s continued investment in developing specialist capabilities, supporting professional development and accreditations, and building a mature consulting practice that delivers measurable outcomes for customers.

Sword works with organisations in highly regulated operations across critical national infrastructure including major energy and financial services providers. Through its partnership with Splunk, the company helps customers improve operational resilience, strengthen security, increase visibility across IT and operational technology environments, and make informed, risk-based decisions.

Alexandra Turbitt, GVP, Partner Organisation and Digital Sales, EMEA, Splunk, shared: “Achieving Elite status further strengthens Sword’s partnership with Splunk, a Cisco Company, and reinforces the company’s commitment to helping organisations address complex operational, security and data challenges through a combination of technical expertise, industry experience and advisory-led services.”