Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - First update of the year from SonicWall
By Mitchell Hageman, Managing Editor
Thu 27 Jan 2022
Techday's 10 Minute IT Jams provide sharp, to-the-point insights into emerging and established technology companies that operate in the Asia-Pacific region.
This week we start the first of our SonicWall IT Jam series, speaking with sales director ASEAN Sales SooHan Bai.
SonicWall, is a cybersecurity company specialising in firewall, network security, cloud security and more.
Speaking in his first IT Jam for the company, SooHan joins us to discuss:
- Why SonicWall is a leading provider of digital security services and what makes them stand out
- The tranformational innovations that SonicWall is producing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
- SonicWall customer care services and contact information
- Three core principals promoted by the company for the benefit of their customers
Watch the video below.
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