Intelligent CIO APAC Issue 46 | Page 8

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LogRhythm ramps up investment in India

LogRhythm is expanding its presence in India with a dedicated 24 / 7 support center for eligible customers and launch of its leading cloud-native security information and event management ( SIEM ) platform LogRhythm Axon .

The strategic expansion enables Indian organizations across industry verticals to enhance their cybersecurity maturity as global cyberthreats become more sophisticated and diverse .
LogRhythm ’ s latest investments provide organizations with access to round-the-clock local support to fight threats with greater efficiency .
At the same time , LogRhythm Axon brings the latest cloud security innovation to India and addresses the growing demand for Software-as-a-Service ( SaaS ) solutions .
This builds on its recent expansion into the region which saw LogRhythm double its allocated R & D center resources in India .
“ India is currently experiencing accelerated Digital Transformation , driven by its thriving economy . To capture the opportunities this brings , it is essential that organizations have access to effective cybersecurity defenses and expertise ,” said Nandan Patil , Regional Director of India Subcontinent , LogRhythm . “ Our continued investment and expansion into India contribute to the momentum of the market , arming more organizations with solutions adapted to their security needs .”
“ Ongoing advancements in modern technologies , such as AI , are making the threat landscape even more complex . It is crucial that we arm our customers with the right tools ,” said Mazen Adnan Dohaji , General Manager and Vice President , METAPAC , LogRhythm .
Since its launch in October 2022 , LogRhythm Axon has gained customers across North America and Europe and recently established a local instance in Australia .

WatchGuard Technologies appoints Kyocera Australia as a Platinum Partner in Australia and New Zealand

WatchGuard Technologies has appointed Kyocera Australia as a second Platinum Partner in Australia and New Zealand .

The relationship with Kyocera in Australia and New Zealand reinforces the relationship between the two companies in Japan where Kyocera has been a WatchGuard Technologies Platinum partner since 2018 .
During this time , Kyocera has offered the WatchGuard Firebox high-performance firewall as a complement to its overall multifunction printer device business providing users with enterprise-grade security .
This service will now be replicated in Australia further enabling Kyocera Australia to provide powerful performance and affordable printing while fortifying customer security .
As part of the process , Kyocera undertook WatchGuard certification to validate its Platinum partner status in Australia and New Zealand .
Mark Vella , Head of Marketing & Business Planning , Kyocera Australia , said : “ Partnering with WatchGuard Technologies will ensure that customers will have additional confidence and peace of mind to move their documents securely and conduct seamless digital business operations with leading firewall technology .”
Anthony Daniel , Regional Director Australia , New Zealand and Pacific Islands , WatchGuard Technologies , said : “ The partnership presents unmatched synergies both from a channel alliance perspective , but also from their solutions capability coupled with Kyocera ’ s reach across Australian and New Zealand business .”
As a WatchGuard Technologies Platinum Partner , Kyocera Australia will have a dedicated WatchGuard executive sponsor and can attend an on-site visit with WatchGuard for integration , marketing and sales planning .
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