Cradlepoint inks distribution partnership with Tech Data in Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- Cradlepoint, a global leader in cloud-delivered 4G and 5G wireless network edge solutions, has announced a distribution partnership with Tech Data in Southeast Asia.

The distribution partnership will enable Cradlepoint to accelerate operations initially in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, with plans to expand into other markets in the region longer term.

According to a statement, Cradlepoint’s Chris Joseph has also been appointed Senior Director, Distribution, Asia Pacific, responsible for managing distribution partners in the region.

“We’re seeing that demand for wireless network connectivity is growing across the Southeast Asia region, and businesses are gearing up to take advantage of the solutions and applications to be enabled by incoming 5G networks,” said Managing Director APAC, Cradlepoint, Gavin Wilson.

“The partnership between Cradlepoint and Tech Data in the region gives channel partners the best chance of taking advantage of this growing demand for Wireless WAN solutions, given Cradlepoint’s market leadership in cloud-based wireless network edge solutions and Tech Data’s scale and reach in the region.”

Meanwhile, Vice President APAC Next Generation Technologies & General Manager India, Tech Data, Sundaresan K said: “We are delighted to be chosen as a Distribution Partner for Cradlepoint. The partnership will help optimise the cloud-based wireless network edge solutions of Cradlepoint throughout the Southeast Asia region.”

Joseph has been with Cradlepoint for four years, working in Director of Strategic Accounts and Channel Director roles. Prior to Cradlepoint, he was Regional Sales Manager at MobileIron.

He also spent time at NetComm Wireless and Optus and almost 10 years at Nortel. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Joseph will report to Lisa Wight, Vice President, Global Distribution and Partner Programs.

-- BERNAMA