Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, has announced the successful completion of Connections 2024, its annual regional partner summit. The three-day event was held from April 25th to 27th, 2024, in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, concluding on April 27th, 2024. Building on the themes of its predecessor events, this year’s summit brought together leaders from its channel partner ecosystem for collaborative sessions and insightful discussions.
The event highlighted Sharda’s recent elevation to the position of Country Manager for India & SAARC. Sharda further announced the expansion of the role of Himanshu Gupta, Director of Government Business, who will take up the additional mantle of Channel Lead as well for the region. It also outlined their shared success in 2023 and Trend Micro‘s strategic priorities for 2024 and beyond. Furthermore, they shared their innovations & future plans with partners, emphasizing on the potential of more shared success in the years to follow.
Sharda Tickoo, Country Manager for India and SAARC, Trend Micro, stated, “As we look ahead to 2024, we are acutely aware of the ever-expanding attack surface. By leveraging the power of our unified platform, our partners can deliver unified visibility, advanced threat detection, and seamless response capabilities. Furthermore, we are also at the forefront of harnessing AI technologies. Our technology roadmap is also continuously evolving to address the emerging challenges of the digital world. We are dedicated to equipping our partners with cutting-edge solutions that protect our customers. We are confident in our ability to drive sustained growth and forge enduring partnerships that secure the digital future.”
In line with the tradition of recognizing excellence, Connections 2024 celebrated the achievements of top-performing partners in various categories:
· Top Performing Partner of the Year 2023 – Wysetek Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
· Ecosystem Partner of the Year 2023 – Hitachi Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
· Commercial Partner of the Year 2023 – Gigabit Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
· Professional Services Partner of the Year 2023 – Eventus Security
· Rising Star Award for the Year 2023 – Intime Solutions
· Breakout Partner of the Year 2023 – SM Networks & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Trend Micro also took the opportunity to acknowledge their partner’s critical role in keeping their customers safe, and the multitudes of value they bring on every customer deal.
Looking ahead, Trend Micro remains dedicated to collaboration and innovation, ensuring that its partners have the tools and knowledge to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape. In light of the escalating complexity of cyber threats, Trend Micro’s partners recognize the necessity to adapt for long-term relevance. They perceive Trend Micro as a fitting choice due to its commitment to continuous evolution.
