(L-R) Mr. Kawakami Koji, Chief Executive Officer, Representative Director, Intelligent Wave Inc. and Mr. Stephen Yu, Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Ardent Networks
Ardent Networks, a premier ICT distributor in the Philippines, has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Intelligent Wave Inc. (IWI), a Japan-based cybersecurity technology company, to strengthen its enterprise cybersecurity offerings.
Formally launched on January 15, 2026, the partnership brings CWAT (Cybercrime Warning Alert Termination) to the Philippine market. CWAT is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that integrates data leak prevention with built-in file encryption, enabling organizations to protect sensitive information without added complexity or cost.
“This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering practical, enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions aligned with today’s regulatory landscape,” said Stephen Yu, Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Ardent Networks. “By introducing CWAT, we are helping organizations strengthen data protection while supporting secure digital growth.”
Intelligent Wave Inc., which brings more than four decades of cybersecurity expertise, designed CWAT to support compliance with data privacy regulations through data classification, visibility, and reporting. The solution supports flexible deployment models, including on-premise and cloud-ready environments, and enables real-time monitoring to help organizations proactively manage security risks.
Mr. Koji Kawakami, Chief Executive Officer, Intelligent Wave Inc.
Through this collaboration, Ardent Networks continues to expand its cybersecurity portfolio and reinforce its position as a trusted ICT distributor, delivering solutions that help organizations operate securely and confidently in an increasingly digital environment.
For more information, visit www.ardentnetworks.com.ph.
