Press Release

TOKYO – August 12, 2026 – IIJ Global Solutions Inc. ("IIJ Global"), Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ("IIJ", TSE Prime: 3774)'s 100% owned subsidiary providing SASE and other network security solutions to enterprises globally, today announced that it received the “Top MSP 2025, Japan” award at the Cato Networks APJ Partner Summit 2026, held in Phuket, Thailand, on July 9, 2026.
This award recognizes partner companies that have demonstrated outstanding achievements as Managed Service Providers (MSPs), delivering exceptional customer value and driving business growth through Cato Networks solutions. This marks the second consecutive year and the third time overall that IIJ Global has received a partner award from Cato Networks.

IIJ Global began offering Cato Networks solutions even before SASE emerged as a recognized market concept and has since built a strong track record of SASE and SSE implementations both in Japan and internationally. Building on its traditional strengths in network design and deployment, IIJ Global has also established advanced expertise in cybersecurity alongside Cato Networks. Going forward, IIJ Global will further strengthen its network and security capabilities for the AI era and continue supporting customers in achieving secure digital transformation (DX).

Comment by Karl Soderlund, Global Channel Chief, Cato Networks
“The 2026 Cato Networks Partner Awards celebrate the partners who are driving meaningful customer outcomes and helping organizations transform networking and security for the AI era,” said Karl Soderlund, global channel chief at Cato Networks. “Our partners play an essential role in bringing Cato’s value to customers around the world. We congratulate this year’s winners and look forward to another year of shared success.”

IIJ Global’s initiatives

IIJ Global, based on its brand slogan "SAIZEN+” combining the messages “Leading the Forefront” and “Guiding to the Best,” is meeting diverse security needs of enterprises through security management and operation services. As one of these initiatives, IIJ Global has rolled out services tied to MDR and other Sophos solutions, combining its operational know-how with the advanced threat intelligence of Sophos, thereby achieving quick and accurate response to increasingly diverse and sophisticated cyber threats.

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