MANILA — Ardent networks a premier ICT distributor, proudly unveils a new opportunity for the country to enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure by becoming an authorized distributor of Bitdefender during a media launch held on June 5, 2025 at the ALVA Business Center. This marks another milestone for Ardent Networks to strengthen its position as a leader in delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions in the Philippines.

The event featured Mr. Stephen Yu, Executive vice President for Sales and Marketing of Ardent Networks, who shared his insights on the ever changing wave of technology and the strategic and aggressive initiatives Ardent Networks is taking to ride it.
Other Ardent Networks executives – Ms. Sharlene Yu, Executive Vice President; Mr. Ricky Lopez, Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing; and Ms. Apple Paynor, Vice President for Marketing also shared their excitement to the press for this brand new opportunity.
Guests and media had the opportunity to explore Bitdefender’s Cybersecurity features alongside Tee Haw, Bitdefender’s APAC Regional Director of Cybersecurity; Richard Salazar, Country Channel Manager; and Bo Si Chua, APAC Principal Sales Engineer.
When asked about when the partnership began, Mr. Salazar had stated that it had already begun way before the media launch and when inquired about Bitdefender’s Go-to-Market Approach, Mr. Haw said that Bitdefender’s key points are to assist their partners in making and maintaining a positive margin. These questions alongside Mr. Chua’s in-depth presentation on Bitdefender’s technology and processes gave way to an interested and enlightened the room with new information on the uses and potential growth of cybersecurity.
This media launch focused on both organizations’ commitment to drive an aggressive campaign to empower local companies and institutions to access easy to use cybersecurity solutions.
For more information about Ardent Networks and its latest product offerings, visit their website at www.ardentnetworks.com.ph.