Singapore – Mimecast has outlined a series of new commitments in Singapore as part of its wider strategy to strengthen its position in the APAC region. The developments include the establishment of an ASEAN regional headquarters and plans for a new data centre aimed at delivering enhanced threat defence, data residency assurances and AI-driven capabilities for organisations across APAC.
The company has also named Nicky Choo as vice president and general manager for APAC, with responsibility for operations, commercial execution and customer engagement.
The APAC market represents a quarter of global cybersecurity spending, and continues to expand rapidly due to accelerating digital adoption, broader use of cloud technologies, and increasingly sophisticated cyber risks.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Mimecast at this pivotal time for the cybersecurity industry. Organisations across APAC are facing relentless, novel AI-driven attacks. Only the right security infrastructure can truly keep businesses safe,” Nicky commented.
He added, “Mimecast’s platform is strongly positioned to leverage AI against these threats, and with our distribution partners, we’re ready to set a new standard for trust and security in the region.”
Nicky will be based in Singapore and will lead Mimecast’s regional direction, building on existing operations in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. His previous experience includes regional leadership roles in cybersecurity and enterprise technology across Devo, Pegasystems and IBM.
In line with the new appointment, Mimecast has also introduced AI-enhanced capabilities designed to reduce human-related vulnerabilities and improve threat identification. Among these is Mimecast Insider Risk Management, developed to help organisations address risks associated with Shadow AI by detecting potential data exposure and providing rapid notifications.
Alongside this, the company’s forthcoming managed data centre in Singapore will be hosted on AWS infrastructure and is intended to assist local organisations in meeting national data governance standards, including those mandated under the Personal Data Protection Act.
“Opening our regional HQ and forthcoming data centre in Singapore, plus welcoming Nicky to lead APAC, are pivotal steps in our global growth strategy,” Marc van Zadelhoff, CEO of Mimecast, stated.
He added, “Strengthening our local presence enables us to build region-specific innovations and deliver a world-class platform for reducing human risk.”
The facility is positioned to support regional requirements for data sovereignty by ensuring that information remains within the country and under local regulatory oversight.
Mimecast’s broader APAC expansion is underpinned by its AI Lab in India, where around 150 engineers focus on developing AI-based protection against advanced cyber threats. This capability is expected to support further growth and product development for customers throughout the region.
