Connex IT Partners with AccuKnox for Zero Trust CNAPP Security in Southeast Asia

Jan 6
2 min read

Key Findings

AccuKnox, a global leader in Zero Trust Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), has appointed Connex Information Technologies as its authorized distribution partner across South and Southeast Asia.
The partnership aligns AccuKnox with Connex, a global value-added distributor that has steadily expanded its regional footprint since its founding in 2014.
Connex operates in 14 countries and supports a network of over 1,500 channel partners across its global footprint spanning Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania.
For AccuKnox, the agreement represents a practical step toward deeper regional reach, favoring localized execution and partner-led growth over centralized expansion.
Through Connex, AccuKnox will collaborate closely with regional partners to support deployment, partner enablement, and customer engagement across markets experiencing rapid adoption of cloud-native and containerized technologies.

Background

Connex Information Technologies is a global value-added IT distributor delivering technology solutions across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. Founded in 2014, Connex supports a broad network of channel partners through enablement, co-marketing, and end-to-end pre- and post-sales support.

AccuKnox provides a Zero Trust-aligned Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), delivering visibility, posture management, runtime protection, and compliance support for cloud, container, and Kubernetes environments. AccuKnox supports deployments across public cloud, hybrid, on-premises, and air-gapped environments.

Partnership Objectives

Connex will focus on strengthening channel readiness and supporting customers as they modernize application infrastructure across hybrid and distributed environments.
The partnership reflects a shared understanding of how technology adoption is evolving across the region.
For Connex, the partnership further strengthens its portfolio of next-generation infrastructure and security technologies.
For AccuKnox, the partnership signals a steady, partner-led approach to expanding its presence across South and Southeast Asia.

Leadership Testimonials

"Partnerships like this are about proximity being closer to customers and the partners who serve them," said Nat Natraj, CEO of AccuKnox. "Connex has built a distribution model that understands regional nuance while maintaining strong operational discipline."
Ashok Kumar, Managing Director – SEA, Connex, said the partnership reflects a shared understanding of how technology adoption is evolving across the region.

Sources

https://securityonline.info/connex-it-partners-with-accuknox-for-zero-trust-cnapp-security-in-southeast-asia/
https://hackread.com/connex-it-partners-with-accuknox-for-zero-trust-cnapp-security-in-southeast-asia/