Saviynt, a global leader in cloud-native identity and governance solutions, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Chillisoft, New Zealand’s foremost cybersecurity software distributor. The alliance marks a significant step in Saviynt’s expansion across the Asia-Pacific region and aligns with growing demand for robust, scalable identity security solutions in an era of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
Context: A Growing Need for Identity-Centric Security
According to New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the country experienced a 58% surge in cyber incidents in Q3 2024, totaling 1,905 cases. Particularly alarming were the 70% increase in phishing and credential harvesting attacks and the near-doubling of unauthorized access attempts—underscoring the pressing need for identity-first security strategies.
Benefits of the Partnership:
- Enhanced Local Support and Reach:
- Chillisoft brings a deeply established reseller network and expert knowledge of the New Zealand cybersecurity landscape.
- This collaboration enables more tailored partner training, onboarding, and go-to-market execution across the region.
- Next-Gen Identity Security for a New Era:
- Saviynt’s cloud-native architecture provides flexible, scalable identity governance, suited for modern enterprise needs.
- Capabilities include identity lifecycle automation, access certification, privileged access management, and compliance reporting.
- Regional Empowerment Through Partnership:
- Chillisoft’s proven record of launching global cybersecurity brands in New Zealand supports channel-led growth for Saviynt.
- The alliance will help accelerate identity modernization efforts across government and enterprise sectors.
Executive Perspectives:
“Identity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s the new security perimeter. Saviynt is proud to support Kiwi organizations as they modernize their identity programs and protect their future,” said James Ross, Regional VP, Saviynt ANZ.
“This partnership enables us to scale Saviynt’s cutting-edge solutions with trusted local support and drive channel-led growth across New Zealand,” added Reno Maglitto, Channel Director, ANZ at Saviynt.
“Saviynt’s platform offers exactly the kind of agility and intelligence our partners and customers need. We’re excited to bring this powerful solution to market,” noted Alex Teh, Group CEO of Chillisoft.
The Saviynt–Chillisoft alliance represents a timely and strategic response to escalating cybersecurity risks in New Zealand. As identity becomes central to digital trust and regulatory compliance, the partnership empowers Kiwi organizations with future-ready solutions that support both innovation and resilienc.
