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Tech Data Capital to launch in Singapore , India , Australia offering flexible financial solutions
Tech Data , a TD SYNNEX Company , is launching Tech Data Capital in Singapore , Australia , and India , offering flexible financing solutions powered by selected financial institutions exclusively to its partners and end-customers . Following earlier launches in North America and Europe , this expansion further bolsters efforts to leverage Tech Data ’ s strength , agility , and expertise in delivering solutions that cater to the needs of the channel ecosystem .
As per Direction of Technology 2023 Report for Asia Pacific and Japan , credit and financial scalability emerged as a key challenge for 59 % of partners in the region . With Tech Data Capital ’ s value-added payment solutions that are powered by selected financial institutions , IT channel partners and their clients have new ways of extending their overall purchasing power , to increase profits and accelerate the growth of the IT ecosystem .
Matt Shifrin , Chief Financial Officer , Tech Data APJ said , “ Together with our financial partners , Tech Data Capital ’ s flexible payment solutions will empower our partners and customers to scale their purchases and operations , facilitating accelerated business growth while propelling the overall IT ecosystem forward .”
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“ Robust financing is an urgent need for partners to capture growth across the APJ region . Tech Data Capital is one of such tools for our ecosystem , which will enhance their financial capacity to address rapidly changing business models and evolving customer demands ,” said Jaideep Malhotra , President of TD SYNNEX , Asia Pacific and Japan .
Through its partnership with selected financial institutions , Tech Data Capital simplifies the financing process where a payment solution can be integrated into a product sale and be funded for the full term upfront . This eliminates credit risk for the partner and provides increased customer value .
Qualys launches new MSSP Portal as part of partner management strategy
Qualys announced the launch of its
Managed Security Services Partner , MSSP Portal as part of the growth and evolution of its partner management strategy . Qualys ’ global MSSP partners now have access to a unified platform that streamlines client , subscription , and security services management for enhanced operational efficiencies , enabling increased revenue opportunities and improved operating margins .
The demand for MSSPs is increasing as organisations look to outsource their cybersecurity needs to experts who can provide advanced protection and proactive threat management . This has led to significant growth in the MSSP market , which is expected to reach $ 68.3 billion in 2028 .
This growth has resulted in complex authentication processes , licensing confusion , and inefficient user management practices for both MSSPs and their clients . The Qualys MSSP Portal addresses these challenges by providing a unified platform with a holistic view of all client accounts , licenses , and user roles , simplifying the partner management process and enhancing overall security posture . With nearly 50 partners already onboarded , the Qualys MSSP Portal delivers built-in efficiencies , enhanced security , and reduced operational complexities .
“ We are laser focused on building a world-class programme that improves our partners ’ experiences and empowers them to broaden their network , tapping into existing and new clients , and ultimately enhancing their revenue opportunities ,” said Barb Huelskamp , Senior Vice President , Global Channels and Alliances at Qualys . “ We are thrilled with Qualys ’ MSSP
Portal ’ s impact on our partner management
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processes ,” said Stoyan Neikov , EMEA VSS and VIS Implementation and Service Delivery Lead at DXC Technology . “ Its advanced features have streamlined operations , particularly the single sign-on capabilities and user management tools . Additionally , the significant efficiency improvements enable us to concentrate more on delivering value to our clients .” •
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