MillenniumIT ESP and South Asian Technologies host Cohesity’s launch in Sri Lanka with “Catalyst on the Road: The Reality of Cyber Resilience”

Representatives from MillenniumIT ESP, Cohesity, and South Asian Technologies after the event, marking a successful collaboration and knowledge-sharing session

MillenniumIT ESP, in collaboration with South Asian Technologies Ltd., represented by its subsidiary Ezoref Technologies Ltd., recently hosted the official launch of Cohesity in Sri Lanka through a high-impact knowledge-sharing event titled “Catalyst on the Road: The Reality of Cyber Resilience,” which was held at Shangri-La Colombo.

The session brought together over 30 senior IT leaders from some of Sri Lanka’s most prominent private and public sector organisations. Participants included representatives from the telecommunications, manufacturing, Government, and banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors. The event focused on the growing need for secure, scalable, and intelligent data management in the face of evolving cyber threats.

MillenniumIT ESP Associate Vice President – Platforms Kanchana Herath, highlights Cohesity’s value in data protection and MillenniumIT ESP’s role in its growth in Sri Lanka

“Cyber resilience is not a choice; it is a necessity,” said MillenniumIT ESP Director and Chief Executive Officer Shevan Goonetilleke. “By partnering with Cohesity, we are empowering our clients to take proactive control of their data security posture. This launch strengthens our collective vision of delivering transformative technologies that matter to enterprises in Sri Lanka.”

The event featured in-depth sessions on Cohesity’s next-generation platforms, which are designed to simplify data protection, enable rapid recovery, and defend against ransomware. As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, the discussions highlighted the urgent need for modern data security solutions that combine operational efficiency with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered intelligence.

A senior representative from Cohesity stated: “We are thrilled to officially mark Cohesity’s entry into the Sri Lankan market. Our mission is to redefine how organisations think about data, not as a liability but as a powerful, protected asset. The conversations we had during this event confirm that Sri Lankan enterprises are ready to embrace a more resilient, AI-powered future.”

The agenda included key insights from Cohesity Account Director Brijesh Mishra, who spoke about the company’s strategic partnership with Veritas. This was followed by a comprehensive technology roadmap presented by Cohesity Sales Engineer Aditya Jha. Representing MillenniumIT ESP, Associate Vice President – Platforms Kanchana Herath highlighted the critical value Cohesity brings to enterprise-grade data protection and business continuity. He also outlined how MillenniumIT ESP will play a strategic role in supporting Cohesity’s growth in the Sri Lankan market.

The evening concluded with a keynote address by Ezoref Technologies Ltd., Director and Chief Executive Officer Yusuf Shiraz. The event wrapped up with a networking dinner, which provided participants with the opportunity to engage directly with Cohesity experts and local partners.

“Events like these spark the right conversations,” noted Shiraz. “We are excited to see how Cohesity’s solutions can deliver tangible outcomes for businesses in Sri Lanka.”

With its official launch, Cohesity is now well positioned to strengthen cyber resilience and modernise data security across Sri Lankan enterprises – an initiative supported by the combined expertise of MillenniumIT ESP and South Asian Technologies.

Over 30 senior IT leaders from leading private and public sector organisations in Sri Lanka, including telecom, manufacturing, Government, and BFSI, attended the session

From left: MillenniumIT ESP Director – Sales Engineering – Infrastructure Harshana Epitawalage, Ezoref Technologies Director/CEO Yusuf Shiraz, Cohesity Sales Engineer Aditya Jha, MillenniumIT ESP Associate Vice President – Platforms Kanchana Herath, Cohesity Account Director Brijesh Mishra, and Regional Leader – Sri Lanka and Maldives Chetiya Wijeratne