Global Expertise to Accelerate Benefits of Software Networking for New Zealand Enterprise
Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD) today announced the appointment of Andy Miller to the role of Manager for New Zealand. In his new role, he will lead the company’s operations and go-to-market strategies to accelerate growth in the software networking and IP networking market in New Zealand. He will be based in Auckland and will report to Gary Denman, Brocade Senior Director for Australia and New Zealand.
Miller joins Brocade after holding several senior roles at Juniper Networks. Most recently, he led the Juniper Advanced Technology team with Asia Pacific-wide responsibility – driving innovation in Software Defined Networking (SDN), Ethernet Fabrics, Core and Mobile networking focusing on both Service Provider and Enterprise customers.
Miller brings to Brocade expertise developed over 20 years in international sales, product design, product management, software development and marketing responsibilities for carriers around the world.
“New Zealand is one of the most advanced markets within Asia Pacific in the deployment of next-generation high-speed networks. It continues to be a strategic market for Brocade as we deepen our focus on SDN and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) across the region,” said Gary Denman, Brocade Senior Director for Australia and New Zealand.
“Andy brings to Brocade’s customers his deep understanding of the needs of commercial, government and service provider sectors from around the world. He will bring tremendous value to our customers and partners as we capture the momentum of software networking in the local market,” he said.
Having accepted the appointment, Andy Miller said: “I’m thrilled to join Brocade as it commits to disrupting the networking status quo. Brocade is dedicated to driving its leading position in SDN and NFV innovation. I know we can help New Zealand customers and partners embrace change and maximise their opportunities with open networking technology that can be easily integrated with their current infrastructures.”
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