Netpoleon, Vectra AI Strengthen ANZ Cybersecurity Alliance
▼ Summary
– Netpoleon is strengthening its partnership with Vectra AI to accelerate the delivery of next-generation Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions across ANZ.
– Vectra AI has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for NDR, positioned highest for Ability to Execute and furthest for Completeness of Vision.
– The Vectra AI Platform uses advanced cybersecurity AI to provide comprehensive coverage across network, identity, cloud, and SaaS environments, enabling real-time threat detection and response.
– The partnership aims to help ANZ channel partners and customers combat modern cyber threats with greater speed, clarity, and confidence, enhancing cyber resilience and reducing operational risk.
– Vectra AI has expanded its APJ leadership team with new appointments, reflecting its commitment to advancing customer outcomes through local engagement and technical excellence.
Netpoleon and Vectra AI have significantly expanded their strategic alliance to deliver next-generation Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions across Australia and New Zealand. This enhanced collaboration empowers enterprise clients, government agencies, and channel partners with advanced AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities designed to combat sophisticated threats with improved speed and precision.
The partnership announcement coincides with strategic leadership appointments within Vectra AI’s Asia Pacific Japan division. Hock Leng now serves as Vice President for APJ, while Mark Verbloot assumes the role of Senior Director for Security Engineering in the region. These appointments demonstrate Vectra AI’s deepened commitment to supporting local customers through enhanced technical expertise and regional engagement.
This strengthened alliance arrives alongside significant industry recognition. Vectra AI has been positioned as a Leader in Gartner’s inaugural 2025 Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response, achieving the highest placement for execution capabilities and receiving top marks for strategic vision. This acknowledgment validates the platform’s effectiveness in helping organizations identify, investigate, and neutralize attacks that circumvent conventional security measures.
Hock Leng, Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan at Vectra AI, emphasized the importance of strategic collaborations. “Our partnership with innovative technology providers like Netpoleon remains fundamental to our mission,” he stated. “Through these alliances, we extend the reach of our AI-powered threat detection and response systems, enabling customers to achieve comprehensive security outcomes at scale.”
The Vectra AI Platform utilizes sophisticated artificial intelligence to deliver protection across network infrastructure, identity systems, cloud deployments, and SaaS applications. By transforming complex attack indicators into actionable intelligence, the platform helps security teams navigate alert overload, accelerate incident investigation, and prevent potential breaches before they cause damage.
Mark Verbloot highlighted the timeliness of this expanded partnership given current regional cybersecurity challenges. “Today’s threat actors operate with unprecedented speed and exploit more vulnerabilities than ever,” Verbloot explained. “Combining Vectra’s AI-enhanced detection with Netpoleon’s channel expertise provides ANZ partners with enterprise-grade security solutions that deliver the clarity and control necessary to protect hybrid and cloud environments.”
The collaboration delivers multiple advantages across the cybersecurity ecosystem:
Security teams obtain enhanced visibility and operational efficiency Enterprises strengthen resilience across hybrid networks and cloud infrastructure Managed security service providers access scalable services and recurring revenue opportunities Business leaders achieve measurable security improvements and return on investment
Paul Lim, Regional Director at Netpoleon ANZ, confirmed that this partnership reinforces their dedication to providing advanced security solutions through channel partners. “Vectra AI continues to establish the benchmark for network detection and response technology,” Lim remarked. “Their ongoing innovation, recently validated by Gartner’s recognition, makes them the perfect ally for Netpoleon as we work together to address the region’s most critical cybersecurity challenges with intelligent, adaptive solutions built for contemporary hybrid infrastructures.”
(Source: ITWire Australia)
