What are the key reasons that Gemalto is expanding its Channel Partner Network to Asia?

As digital interactions continue to permeate our everyday lives, digital security plays a more important role than ever before around the world. Gemalto launched its Channel Partner Network to represent a community of partners that creates solutions and services based on secure platforms that make everyday digital interactions secure and easy. The network enables members to broaden their business opportunities through exchanging information and leveraging worldwide technical support from Gemalto for their local needs.

Since its successful implementation in Europe, the United States and Africa, there are currently more than 400 partners across the globe and growing.

Asia is a growing market with robust demand for wireless and digital security products and related applications. Therefore, by extending the success of Gemalto's Channel Partner Network to Asia, we aim to provide our partners with adequate support, enabling them to develop solutions that effectively meet customers' growing needs and demands.

How would you describe the current digital security environment in the Asia Pacific and has this been a factor in your decision to expand to Asia?