In an illustrious gathering at the heart of Da Nang, Vietnam, SentinelOne saluted the luminaries of its Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) partner ecosystem at the 2023 APJ Partner Awards. The celebration was the highlight of the second-annual APJ Partner Summit, convening more than 170 industry stalwarts from 14 nations.

These awards underscore the unwavering commitment of SentinelOne’s partners in equipping enterprises with pioneering autonomous security solutions. Joe McPhillips, SentinelOne’s Senior Director for Channel Sales, APJ, commended the partners, noting the significance of their collaboration in fortifying organizations with leading-edge security.

The 2023 accolades spanned various categories, with honorees hailing from India to New Zealand. Key awardees included:

• APJ Partner of the Year – Advantage
• APJ Emerging Partner of the Year – Lenovo
• APJ MSSP Partner of the Year – Pax8
• APJ Distributor of the Year – Orca Tech

Other noteworthy recognitions included the APJ Strategic Deal of the Year, won by Auriga Security, and the APJ Top Salesperson of the Year, awarded to Steve Smith of Advantage.

Several award recipients shared their sentiments. Brad Pearpoint, Managing Director at Advantage, highlighted the instrumental role SentinelOne played in bolstering their managed security services. On receiving the Distributor of the Year award, Craig Ashwood of Orca Tech they emphasized the harmonious synergy between SentinelOne and Orca Tech, dedicated to delivering unparalleled solutions.

Hitachi Systems India’s triumph as the SAARC Partner of the Year was met with gratitude and reflection by Anuj Gupta. He likened the cybersecurity industry to an F1 race, emphasizing agility, technology adoption, and forward-looking investments.

Henry Hu of Auriga Security lauded SentinelOne’s product prowess, mentioning its vital role in clinching crucial deals. At the same time, KW Chong of ESCare Co. LTD celebrated their enduring commitment as SentinelOne’s unwavering partner in Korea.

Beyond the awards, the three-day summit allowed partners to forge stronger business ties exchange industry insights, and best practices. The assembly was especially timely, as SentinelOne recently unveiled virtual data centres in India and Australia. These centres solidify SentinelOne’s dedication to bolstering its presence in the APJ region, evident in their expanding clientele, which boasts names like Canva.

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Written by: My Thanh Pham

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