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Check Point picks ex-Palo Alto exec Eng Guan Teong to lead local market

Check Point Software Technologies has named former Palo Alto Networks ASEAN vice president of sales Eng Guan Teong as its new regional director for Southeast Asia and Korea.

Cambodia’s SINET deepens Juniper ties for major network upgrade

Cambodian internet and telecommunications service provider SINET has tapped Juniper Networks to underpin an ongoing upgrade of its network infrastructure.

Tech Data brings BitTitan offering to key Asia Pacific markets

Tech Data has struck a deal with cloud migration solutions provider BitTitan to bring the vendor’s MigrationWiz offering to its cloud marketplace in key Asia Pacific markets.

Singapore expands cyber security cooperation with the US

Singapore and the United States are hoping to expand their cooperation on cyber security after signing a new agreement aimed at strengthening information sharing.

Tensei Philippines partners with Actility for IoT prowess

The Philippines tech player now has access to Actility's ThingPark Enterprise platform and Abeeway devices for asset management and workforce safety.

Commvault taps DXC’s Kelly Chan to head up regional Metallic drive

Commvault is hoping to boost the regional presence of its Metallic software-as-a-service offering under the leadership of Kelly Chan, former DXC Technology head of partner sales in Asia.

Westcon-Comstor brings Sandvine partnership to Asia

Westcon-Comstor has expanded the distribution agreement it has with application intelligence solutions vendor Sandvine in several regions around the world to Asia.

Manila’s Stratpoint brings nOps to Philippines market amid Asia push

Manila headquartered AWS partner Stratpoint has struck a partnership with US-based cloud management platform provider nOps, expanding its presence to the Philippines market.

Group-IB teams up with VNPT-IT for a cyber-safe Vietnam

VNPT-IT has struck a deal with Group-IB to jointly develop and provide solutions and services aimed at ensuring a cyber-safe business environment in Vietnam.

Australia’s MNF Group leverages Singapore launch for Asian expansion

MNF Group is taking aim at the Asian market with the Singapore launch of its communications platform-as-a-service product.

Sektor strikes distribution deal with SOTI in key Asia Pacific markets

The deal includes Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Vietnam’s FPT Software kicks blockchain goal with Japan’s Canow

Vietnamese IT services provider FPT Software has struck a deal with Japanese sports merchandising company Canow to develop and launch a blockchain-based customer loyalty platform.

2020 was a good year for Asian telco providers, mostly

A clear majority of the top 20 telecommunications operators across the Asia Pacific region enjoyed revenue growth last year, despite the headwinds caused by the ongoing pandemic.

NTT takes on Asian landing site duties for new subsea cable network

NTT is taking charge of at least three Asian landing stations in the rollout of the new ‘Apricot’ subsea cable system that is set to connect Singapore, Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia.

Google hooks up key Asian markets with new subsea cable

Google has revealed it is taking part in the construction of a new subsea cable that will connect Singapore, Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia.

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