With Connections 2025, Trend Micro Leads Cybersecurity
Mumbai, 16 April 2025 – Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, successfully concluded Connections 2025, its annual national partner summit, held from March 6th to 8th in Rishikesh. The three-day event brought together CXOs and senior leaders from key partner organizations, fostering strategic dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning in the serene setting of Rishikesh.
Centered on the theme “Accelerate into the Future with Proactive Security,” the summit spotlighted the pivotal role of channel partners in Trend Micro’s continued success. The event served as a platform to reflect on strong 2024 performance, discuss evolving market opportunities, and chart a forward-looking roadmap for 2025 and beyond.
In her keynote address, Sharda Tickoo, Country Manager for India & SAARC, emphasized the company’s long-standing commitment to the Indian market and the unmatched value of its partner ecosystem: “In an era increasingly defined by AI, adaptability is essential in today’s cybersecurity landscape. At Trend Micro, we remain committed to proactive security, customer-first innovation while leveraging security for AI and AI for security. With over two decades of leadership in India and a strong enterprise presence powered by Trend Vision One – our unified cybersecurity platform, we’re proud to be ranked the #1 Channel Security Vendor by Canalys for four consecutive years. Our revamped partner program and new go-to-market initiatives further strengthen our shared growth journey aligning seamlessly with our vision for the future of cybersecurity.”
A notable highlight was a fireside discussion with the customer CISO, providing valuable insights on the theme “Evolving Digital Banking Security and the Strategic Role of Partners.” Complementing this, a focused roundtable session enabled in-depth discussions with partners on enhancing revenue and profitability, optimizing go-to-market strategies, expanding market reach, and accelerating innovation to address future needs.
As part of its commitment to acknowledging exceptional contributions, Connections 2025 celebrated top-performing partners across multiple categories:
- Top Performer of the Year 2024 – Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
- Strategic Partner of the Year 2024 – Hitachi Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
- Customer Excellence Award 2024 – Eventus Security Pvt. Ltd.
- Commercial Partner of the Year 2024 – Gigabit Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- Accelerated Growth Partner 2024 – Intime Solutions
- Breakout Partner of the Year 2024 – Niveshan Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Talking about Trend Micro’s vision for 2025, Himanshu Gupta, Sr Director – Government Business & Channels, India & SAARC stated, “Our vision for this year is clear; to drive greater customer satisfaction, accelerate platform adoption, and strengthen our channel ecosystem. By enhancing our partner experience and doubling competencies through the Ninja Program under Trend Campus, we’re committed to building a more proactive and resilient cybersecurity landscape together.”
Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix ranked Trend Micro as #1 among the 32 cybersecurity vendors for its commitment to channel partners, overall ease of doing business, quality of account management provided and the value of portals and tools. This recognition marks Trend Micro’s fourth consecutive first place for continued excellence and leadership in the channel. Together with its partners, Trend Micro protects one of the most geographically diverse customer bases in the industry, securing hundreds of thousands of enterprise customers across 69 countries.
Vellore Institute of Technology and Autodesk Partner Innovations
Vellore, April 8, 2025 – Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), today, has announced the launch of a state-of-the-art Design and Make Studio, developed in partnership with Autodesk. This new initiative aims to provide students with direct access to industry-leading design and make technology, fostering creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills essential for the modern workforce.
The VIT-Autodesk Design and Make Studio will serve as a dynamic learning space where students can engage in real-world design and make challenges using Autodesk’s advanced software suite, including Fusion. The cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool, integrated with generative design (GD) technology, will allow students to develop sustainable and efficient design and manufacturing solutions, preparing them for the evolving demands of the industry.
“Our goal is to create an environment where students can immerse themselves in cutting-edge design technology practices,” said Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor, VIT University. “By launching this Design and Make Studio in partnership with Autodesk, we are equipping our students with future- ready skills and hands-on experience that will give them a competitive edge in careers spanning engineering, architecture, and product design.”
The new Design and Make Studio will act as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together students from various engineering and design backgrounds to work on projects that address real-world challenges. With this launch, VIT reinforces its position as a leader in experiential learning, driving innovation, and setting new benchmarks for technical education in India.
“At Autodesk, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of engineers and designers with the right tools and knowledge,” said Parminder Singh, Design and Manufacturing, Autodesk, India & SAARC. “Through the Autodesk design and make studio, the students will get access to the latest design technology solutions especially with future technologies such as AI that will further nurture innovation and creativity, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the future of design and make industry.”
Autodesk is committed to empowering students and educators with the required tools and training needed and make them industry ready. In India, more than five million students across 14,000 secondary and post-secondary institutions are gaining hands-on experience with our technology. By expanding access to latest technology and fostering industry-relevant learning, Autodesk is enabling the workforce of the future.