TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | WatchGuard Technologies joins Fiji Tech Summit 2025

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The partnership reinforces the summit’s commitment to delivering world-class cybersecurity insights to the Pacific region’s technology community.

Datec announces strategic cybersecurity partnership bringing advanced threat protection expertise to Pacific region’s premier technology event

Datec (Fiji) Pte Limited is pleased to announce WatchGuard Technologies as a key sponsor of the 4th Annual Fiji Tech Summit 2025, taking place October 30-31, 2025, at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Natadola.

The partnership reinforces the summit’s commitment to delivering world-class cybersecurity insights to the Pacific region’s technology community.

The summit will feature Kurt Brandon, Territory Account manager for WatchGuard Technologies, as one of its distinguished speakers. Brandon brings extensive expertise in enterprise-grade security solutions, specifically focused on serving New Zealand and the Pacific Islands markets. Kurt Brandon has established himself as a leading figure in the Pacific region’s cybersecurity landscape, with over 20 years of experience spanning IT, telecommunications, and security sectors.

In his role at WatchGuard Technologies, Brandon specialises in delivering enterprise-grade, affordable, and easy-to-use security solutions that scale across businesses of all sizes.

“Kurt’s deep understanding of the Pacific market dynamics, combined with his extensive experience in helping end customers, distributors, and IT service providers implement industry-leading security solutions, makes him an invaluable addition to our speaker lineup,” said Vinit Nand, CEO of Datec (Fiji) Pte Ltd.

Brandon’s expertise encompasses the full spectrum of WatchGuard’s unified cybersecurity platform, which provides multi-layered protection designed to create robust and resilient security postures for organisations across the region.

The collaboration with WatchGuard Technologies aligns perfectly with this year’s summit theme,

“Unlock the Future: AI, Cybersecurity, Sustainability, Cloud and Digital Transformation,” particularly as cybersecurity remains a critical priority for businesses throughout the region.

“Our partnership with WatchGuard Technologies represents more than just sponsorship it’s a strategic alliance that brings cutting-edge cybersecurity expertise directly to Pacific businesses,” commented Mr Nand.

“Kurt Brandon’s participation as a speaker demonstrates WatchGuard’s commitment to the Pacific market and their understanding of the unique security challenges our region faces. His extensive experience and practical approach to cybersecurity solutions will provide tremendous value to our delegates.”

Now in its fourth year, the Fiji Tech Summit has established itself as the Pacific region’s premier B2B technology gathering.

The 2025 event expects to welcome over 350 delegates, featuring 25+ visionary speakers, 25+ exhibitors, and 30+ sessions over two days.

The summit provides an unparalleled platform for technology professionals to explore cutting-edge solutions, network with industry leaders, and drive digital transformation across the Pacific.

For more information on the summit visit https://fijitech.datec.com.fj/.

Kurt Brandon has established himself as a leading figure in the Pacific region’s cybersecurity landscape, with over 20 years of experience spanning IT, telecommunications, and security sectors.
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