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Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy
Software-as-a-Service

Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy

Securonix has promoted Ajay Biyani to Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, tasking him with spearheading regional growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Acronis names Jo Holliday UK & Ireland General Manager
Data Protection

Acronis names Jo Holliday UK & Ireland General Manager

Acronis appoints Jo Holliday as UK and Ireland General Manager to drive partner-led growth in its expanding cyber protection business.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
Malware

OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence

OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Vertiv appoints Cynthia Lush as associate channel director
Digital Transformation

Vertiv appoints Cynthia Lush as associate channel director

Vertiv has appointed Cynthia Lush as Associate Channel Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance strategic initiatives amid growing demand for digital solutions.

By Moritz Florian • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Exabeam names Craig Patterson as Global Channel Chief
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam names Craig Patterson as Global Channel Chief

Craig Patterson has been named the Global Channel Chief at Exabeam, tasked with enhancing innovation and collaboration in its worldwide channel ecosystem.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
CrowdStrike & Ignition expand cybersecurity to Ireland
Breach Prevention

CrowdStrike & Ignition expand cybersecurity to Ireland

CrowdStrike expands its partnership with Ignition Technology to introduce the Falcon platform, enhancing cybersecurity for Irish businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
M247 revamps Channel Partner Programme, launches London push
Digital Transformation

M247 revamps Channel Partner Programme, launches London push

M247 revamps its Channel Partner Programme, aiming for growth with new perks, tiered benefits, and a special 'London Loyalty' promotion for key partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Remote appoints John Kelly as new Chief Revenue Officer
SAP

Remote appoints John Kelly as new Chief Revenue Officer

Global HR firm Remote appoints John Kelly as CRO to spearhead revenue growth, as they continue their market expansion and mission to transform global employment.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Informa Tech to acquire well-known channel and mobility focused firm
Supply Chain

Informa Tech to acquire well-known channel and mobility focused firm

The acquisition will see Informa Tech further expand its Omdia research capabilities into Channel and Mobility, while creating a global platform for networking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2023
Aiven appoints Stu Garrow as VP for Asia Pacific
Partner Programmes

Aiven appoints Stu Garrow as VP for Asia Pacific

Cloud data platform Aiven appoints Stu Garrow as VP of Asia Pacific to drive strategic growth initiatives throughout the region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023
ExtraHop appoints Sylvia Go as APJ Channel Director
Customer Experience

ExtraHop appoints Sylvia Go as APJ Channel Director

ExtraHop hires Sylvia Go as AVP Channel, APAC & Japan to develop innovative programs to strengthen their channel sales strategy in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Gigamon unveils new worldwide channel and alliances VP
Breach Prevention

Gigamon unveils new worldwide channel and alliances VP

With 25 years of experience in channel strategy, Acquista brings a fresh perspective as she and the team build on the company's channel-first strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023
Lookout appoints Donovan as New Chief Revenue Officer
Network Infrastructure

Lookout appoints Donovan as New Chief Revenue Officer

Dan Donovan, a sales veteran, has been appointed as the chief revenue officer at Lookout, overseeing all segments of the global sales operation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022
Aiven appoints Olivier van Grembergen as Regional Vice President of Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Aiven appoints Olivier van Grembergen as Regional Vice President of Asia Pacific

Cloud provider Aiven has appointed Olivier van Grembergen as the VP for the Asia Pacific region, tasked with driving growth and sales expansion.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
CtrlS appoints Royce Thomas as president & chief business officer
Unified Communications

CtrlS appoints Royce Thomas as president & chief business officer

Industry veteran Royce Thomas joins CtrlS as President and Chief Business Officer, to help expand the company's global footprint and market share.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

CrowdStrike teams up with Ignition Technology for UK distribution
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike teams up with Ignition Technology for UK distribution

CrowdStrike partners with UK-based Ignition Technology to boost the reach of its AI-powered cybersecurity platform.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
ManageEngine sets target to double revenue from UK partners
Partner Programmes

ManageEngine sets target to double revenue from UK partners

ManageEngine aims to double revenue from its UK partner network by 2024 through strategic hires and collaboration with distributors, resellers, and affiliates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
VMware appoints Venkatesh Murali as Nascent Markets & Vietnam general manager & country leader
Digital Transformation

VMware appoints Venkatesh Murali as Nascent Markets & Vietnam general manager & country leader

VMware appoints Venkatesh Murali as Nascent Markets & Vietnam GM, tasked with driving business strategy and growth in the rapidly expanding region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022