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ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore
Tue, 30th Jan 2024

ESET, a digital security company, has officially debuted its new Asia Pacific (APAC) headquarters in Singapore. Set to function as the main hub for their operations including technical enablement, sales, marketing, threat response, and R&D, this move underscores ESET's commitment to the burgeoning digital economy and the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape in the region.

The state-of-the-art office is fully equipped to accommodate today's hybrid work setups, promoting cooperative work, learning opportunities, and training initiatives among employees. The new facility signifies ESET's tangible investment in honing their APAC operations, facilitating improved services for their regional customers and partners.

Since setting foot in Singapore over a decade ago, ESET has boasted an impressive growth rate of over 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in APAC, signifying its consistent evolution. The inauguration of their APAC headquarters marks another crucial juncture in their growth trajectory.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Parvinder Walia, President, Asia Pacific & Japan, ESET, said, "The opening of our new APAC Headquarters in Singapore represents a momentous stride for ESET as it will enable us to cultivate our expanding team in Singapore. It also serves as a pivotal hub to reinforce our purpose to protecting the progress enabled by technology as well as reinforcing our commitment to our customers and partners in this region."

The grand opening of the ESET APAC Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence was commemorated with a lively celebration that included a ribbon-cutting ceremony involving their APAC management. To add a cultural touch to the festivities, the event included a performance that mirrored ESET's collective spirit of unity and accomplishment in their new venture in Singapore and the APAC region. It also served as a networking opportunity for their key partners and representatives from their local offices across APAC.

Recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Asia in the year 2023, ESET boasts of 23 offices and 13 Research & Development centres worldwide. The opening of its APAC headquarters in Singapore adds another feather in its cap. Furthermore, their repeated recognition as a Champion for five consecutive years in the Canalys Cybersecurity Matrix 2023 attests to their industry-leading position in the global digital security landscape.

For more than 30 years, ESET has been developing IT security software and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure and consumers worldwide from increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

From endpoint and mobile security to endpoint detection and response, as well as encryption and multifactor authentication, ESET's high-performing solutions are designed to protect and monitor 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company that enables the safe use of technology. This is backed by ESETs R&D centers worldwide, working in support of our shared future, the company states.