AvePoint, Leading Microsoft 365 Data Management ISV, hires former Palo Alto Networks Leader Jason Beal as Head of Global Channel

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AvePoint, a leader in Microsoft 365 data management, has appointed Jason Beal as senior vice president of global channel and partner ecosystems. Beal, previously with Palo Alto Networks, aims to enhance partnerships with managed service providers and boost the company's global distribution networks. His extensive experience in enterprise content management and cloud technologies is expected to accelerate AvePoint's channel growth. Recent data shows Microsoft Teams has reached 115 million daily active users, highlighting the demand for collaboration security. AvePoint's merger with Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: APXT) is anticipated to further drive channel investments.

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• Jason Beal's appointment is expected to enhance partnerships and distribution networks.
• Beal's experience in creating a successful distribution ecosystem will benefit AvePoint.
• AvePoint's merger with Apex is anticipated to fuel future channel investments.
• Microsoft Teams' growth indicates significant demand for AvePoint's services.

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• None.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AvePoint, a leading Microsoft 365 data management independent software vendor, appoints Jason Beal as senior vice president of global channel and partner ecosystems. In this role, Beal will be chartered with expanding the company's relationships with managed service providers, solution providers, and systems integrators as well as accelerating its global distribution networks and cloud marketplace presence.

Beal joins AvePoint from senior channel leadership roles at Palo Alto Networks both in Europe and in the United States, where he successfully led its global distribution and commercial channel business. In those capacities, Beal was an integral part of creating a world-class distribution ecosystem and partner channel capable of supporting the company's hyper-growth from a few hundred million dollars in annual revenue to several billion dollars. He brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the technology sector with an emphasis on enterprise content management, security, and cloud technologies.

Beal adds, "With AvePoint, you're really at the heart of today's cloud and digital transformation mega trends and helping organizations collaborate with confidence. There's been a lot of great work with MSPs and VARs across the globe and now we are ready to take channel to the next level. It's a key growth opportunity for the community and there is definite leadership commitment."

The appointment is one investment in a series of moves that positions AvePoint strategically to accelerate channel growth. In January, the company hired Tony Lanni as senior vice president of channel marketing. Lanni played a pivotal role in AvePoint's early days as vice president of marketing and later brand evangelist. He returns to AvePoint after leading global demand generation and increasing revenue in the midmarket and channel sectors at BlackLine.

The influx in Microsoft Teams' daily active users (DAU) to reach 115 million demonstrates AvePoint and its partners are benefiting from unprecedented growth in collaboration security and data governance, driven by digital transformation and a global shift to remote working environments. As such, AvePoint resources and investments are focused on helping partners sell more services and to expand their overall "services economy" around AvePoint technologies.

In addition, AvePoint announced its intent to merge with Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: APXT), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company ("Apex") late last year. The move to go public is anticipated to fuel future channel investment.

"We're thrilled to welcome Jason and Tony to the AvePoint team. Accelerating our channel ecosystem will play an integral role in the company's next phase of growth and with their leadership, we will continue investing in a world-class channel program," says AvePoint CEO Tianyi Jiang.

Contacts

Michael Segner
(703) 214-0522, michael.segner@avepoint.com

Savior Kim
(214) 934-4016, savior.kim@zenogroup.com

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SOURCE AvePoint, Inc.

FAQ

What is Jason Beal's role at AvePoint?

Jason Beal is appointed as senior vice president of global channel and partner ecosystems.

What experience does Jason Beal bring to AvePoint?

He brings over 20 years of experience in enterprise content management, security, and cloud technologies, previously holding senior roles at Palo Alto Networks.

How will Beal's appointment impact AvePoint's growth?

Beal is expected to enhance partnerships with managed service providers and boost AvePoint's distribution networks, driving channel growth.

What merger did AvePoint recently announce?

AvePoint announced its intent to merge with Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: APXT).

What is the significance of Microsoft Teams' growth for AvePoint?

The increase to 115 million daily active users of Microsoft Teams highlights a growing demand for collaboration security, benefiting AvePoint and its partners.