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To address the rapid digital transformation and sophisticated cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region, Mimecast is making a significant strategic investment. The cybersecurity leader is establishing a new ASEAN regional headquarters and an upcoming data center in Singapore, while appointing industry veteran Nicky Choo as Vice President and General Manager for APAC. This expansion aims to deliver localized, AI-powered threat protection and ensure data sovereignty for regional customers.
Mimecast establishes a new ASEAN regional HQ and plans a data center in Singapore.
Industry veteran Nicky Choo appointed as VP & GM to lead APAC operations and growth.
The investment targets the fast-growing APAC cybersecurity market and AI-driven threats.
A new data center on AWS will help customers meet local data residency requirements.
The expansion is supported by Mimecast's AI Lab in India with 150 engineers.
Focus areas include combating "Shadow AI" data leaks and advanced human risk management.
The APAC region represents 25% of the global cybersecurity market and is its fastest-growing segment. Mimecast's investment—including the new Singapore HQ and leadership appointment—signals a deep commitment to this strategic area. CEO Marc van Zadelhoff noted that APAC organizations are at the forefront of AI adoption and face a rapid evolution in threats, necessitating a stronger local presence to build region-specific innovations and deliver its human risk management platform effectively.
A key pillar of the expansion is the appointment of Nicky Choo, who brings deep cybersecurity and enterprise technology expertise from previous leadership roles at Devo, Pegasystems, and IBM. His mandate is to spearhead regional strategy and growth. Furthermore, the planned Singapore data center, built on AWS infrastructure, is designed to give customers confidence through data sovereignty, ensuring sensitive information remains within national borders to comply with regulations like Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act.
The expansion is directly tied to the evolving threat landscape highlighted in Mimecast's own research, which points to "Shadow AI" as a major risk, with 86% of leaders concerned about data leakage through generative AI tools. Mimecast's platform, supported by its 150-engineer AI Lab in India, is built to leverage AI against these threats. Solutions like its Insider Risk Management are designed to protect critical data from exposure and provide real-time alerts against potential leaks.
Mimecast's reinforced APAC presence is a direct response to the region's unique convergence of rapid technological adoption and escalating cyber risk. By combining local leadership, sovereign infrastructure, and its AI-driven platform, Mimecast is positioning itself as a critical partner for organizations seeking to navigate digital transformation securely. This move underscores the growing importance of human risk management as a foundational element of business resilience in the age of AI.
About Mimecast
Mimecast is a global cybersecurity leader redefining how organizations secure human risk. Its AI-powered, API-enabled connected human risk platform is purpose-built to protect organizations from the spectrum of cyber threats. Integrating cutting-edge technology with human-centric pathways, our platform provides enhanced visibility and strategic insight.
By enabling decisive action and empowering businesses to protect their collaborative environments, our technology safeguards critical data and actively engages employees in reducing risk and enhancing productivity. More than 42,000 businesses worldwide trust Mimecast to help them keep ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape.
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