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

January 6, 2025 · Menlo Park, CA – AccuKnox, a global leader in Zero Trust Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), focused on securing modern cloud and container environments, has appointed Connex Information Technologies as its authorized distribution partner across South and Southeast Asia, reinforcing AccuKnox’s strategic focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

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 favouring 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.

Connex has positioned itself as a partner-first organization, with a strong focus on enablement, co-marketing, and hands-on pre- and post-sales support. As AccuKnox’s authorized distribution partner, Connex will focus on strengthening channel readiness and supporting customers as they modernize application infrastructure across hybrid and distributed environments.

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. For Connex, the partnership further strengthens its portfolio of next-generation infrastructure and security technologies. For AccuKnox, it signals a steady, partner-led approach to expanding its presence across South and Southeast Asia.”

About Connex

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.

Learn more at www.connexit.biz

About AccuKnox

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. Learn more at www.accuknox.com