Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges

Trend Micro is increasing its investment in the Pacific Islands after reporting 150% growth in the region during the last three years.

The company's enhanced commitment follows its inaugural World Tour event in Suva, Fiji, where senior government officials acknowledged the organisation's contribution to national digital and cybersecurity strategies.

Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Mr. Manoa Kamikamica, addressed attendees, stating, "I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Trend Micro team for bringing this important event to Fiji – an event that has traditionally been held abroad."

He continued, "Events such as this are more than just conferences. They are platforms that bridge the gap between Government, Industry, and the Private Sector. I strongly believe that such public-private partnerships and collaboration are essential to designing sustainable, resilient and robust digital solutions for Fiji and the Pacific."

Trend Micro has expanded its business revenue in the region significantly, and the company now forecasts its Pacific revenue to triple again by mid-2027. This projection is supported by ongoing digital transformation initiatives and increased investment in digital infrastructure across countries including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Tonga.

Cyber risk response

The Trend Micro 2025 Cyber Risk Index highlights that organisations across Asia-Pacific are dealing with "medium-level cyber risk". The report identifies unsecure assets, fragmented infrastructure, and persistent skills shortages as major ongoing challenges. This landscape is prompting governments to implement national cybersecurity strategies, develop cloud and data governance policies, and boost institutional investment in cyber resilience.

Many Pacific nations are now establishing computer emergency response teams and designing policies focused on AI governance, privacy, and cloud adoption, reflecting the region's efforts to mitigate cyber threats amid ongoing digitalisation.

Srujan Talakokkula, Managing Director, Trend Micro – Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands, outlined the company's approach: "We're partnering with national leaders, local enterprises, and industry stakeholders to strengthen the region's ability to detect, defend, and respond. Our regional growth and partnerships reflect this evolving environment: increasing demand, deeper public-private alignment, and rising recognition that cyber readiness is core to economic development."

Local presence and partnerships

In response to the evolving cyber threat landscape, Trend Micro is increasing its focus on local support and capability development. The company has put in place a dedicated Fiji-based team including account managers, engineers, and partner managers. It is also deepening collaborations with local partners such as Virtuaflex Fiji, Vodafone Fiji, and Datec Fiji to deliver in-market support.

Technical workshops, partner enablement sessions, and assistance with government-led digital infrastructure projects form part of Trend Micro's ongoing activities in the Pacific Islands. As part of its commitment to bridging the regional cybersecurity skills gap, the company will hold Capture the Flag competitions in nine locations during July 2025, including Suva. These events are intended to provide hands-on cybersecurity training for students, professionals, and practitioners.

Industry feedback

"Trend Micro has been our strongest security partner for more than five years, with a strong focus on us as the customer," said Deepak Singh, Manager – IT Services, Vinod Patel. "The collaboration has enabled us to stay ahead of the curve and continuously explore how we can enhance IT security. Their responsiveness and customer-centric mindset are always top notch."

Zainal Rahiman, Cyber Information Security Officer at Taukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), commented, "Partnering with Trend Micro has transformed our cybersecurity operations. Trend Vision One's seamless integration and real-time visibility enable us to protect our growing digital infrastructure in hours, not days. Its all-in-one platform simplifies endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and risk reporting - empowering our team to stay ahead of threats effortlessly."

Strategic outlook

Trend Micro's progress in the Pacific Islands is part of a wider strategy to embed cybersecurity at the heart of digital transformation decisions across the Asia-Pacific region. The company's focus on collaboration with policymakers, industry groups, and public sector leaders underpins this approach.

Mr. Talakokkula said, "The Pacific is showing what's possible when leadership, policy, and partnership come together. We're proud to be part of the journey – investing not just in technology, but in long-term regional resilience.

"We're deeply committed to helping our partners across Fiji, PNG, Vanuatu, Tonga and beyond to unlock the full potential of secure digital development, whether that's through expanding our regional channel ecosystem, nurturing local cybersecurity talent, or strengthening intelligence-sharing across the Pacific," Mr. Talakokkula finished.