Security outfit Ignition Technology has created a Northern Europe division based in the Nordics & Benelux region.
Led by channel veteran Mikko Vaajamo, the new team will target cybersecurity opportunities in the large enterprise and service provider space by working closely with VARs and system integrator partners.
Peter Ledger, CEO at Ignition Technology said: “We have harboured ambitions to expand our geographic presence for several years, but wanted the right people in place who understand the market, our technologies and why Ignition is such a unique and compelling VAD partner. As the first step in a wider European project, the Nordics & Benelux is a fantastic opportunity for us and Mikko has assembled a remarkable team to tap into the strong demand for next-generation technology. Our existing vendors are very positive about this move, and I believe it will also bring significant benefits to Nordics & Benelux-based channel players to capitalise on these solutions and the support we can provide as a true value creator.”
Mikko Vaajamo has been a prominent operator in EMEA cybersecurity markets for more than 20 years and brings significant business development experience both in value-added distribution (Securesoft, Computerlinks and Exclusive Networks) and in advisory and board roles for major global vendors. Other key members of the new Ignition Technology Northern Europe team include Markus Laaksonen, Technical Director (one of the first employees for Palo Alto Networks in the Nordics), and Marko Lindstedt, Sales Director (formerly VP North East EMEA at F5 Networks), both of whom bring considerable cybersecurity channel expertise in the Nordics and Benelux market.
Mikko Vaajamo, Managing Director Northern Europe for Ignition Technology said many integrators and service providers in the Nordics and Benelux region were eager to move forward with a ‘clean table’ approach to next-generation, cloud-based technology solutions.
“There are great commercial opportunities for reseller and vendor partners alike and I’m excited about the opportunities to expand this business in key Nordic and Benelux territories and, in time, to others throughout the whole Northern Europe region.”
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