The summit highlighted the shift away from fragmented networking tools toward unified, AI-native SASE platforms. To support this transition, Cato Networks introduced two new go-to-market strategies for managed service providers. A partner-owned pooled licensing model now allows for license portability across client bases, while a self-provisioning framework removes traditional procurement hurdles, cutting onboarding times from days to minutes.
Cato Networks Honors Asia-Pacific Partners at Phuket Summit
Under the backdrop of Phuket, Thailand, Cato Networks gathered its cybersecurity community for the 2026 APJ Partner Summit. The event served as a platform to recognize regional leaders in network security while unveiling new licensing models designed to accelerate SASE adoption across the Asia-Pacific and Japanese markets.
Karl Soderlund, Cato’s global channel chief, emphasized that as AI-assisted threats evolve, the role of local partners in maintaining organizational resilience becomes critical. The awards ceremony spotlighted companies driving significant business growth and technical innovation in the region. Notable winners in Japan included KDDI Corporation as Top Partner of the Year and MACNICA, Inc. as Top Distributor. In the broader APAC region, Netpoleon Solutions took home Top Distributor honors, while Orange Business was recognized as the Rising Star for 2026.
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