Monitoring software platform Paessler has announced the appointment of former Trend Micro and EMC executive Joachim Weber as its new CTO
As CTO, Weber will lead the growing development team at Paessler, oversee continued enhancements to the product portfolio, and lead introduction of new features, functionality, and offerings to customers.
Additionally, Weber is aiming to expand Paessler’s influence in the IT monitoring space, and extend to other areas such as healthcare and IoT.
Weber brings over 30 years’ industry experience to Paessler, having previously spent the last 20 years at Trend Micro and EMC Corporation, holding an array of global and EMEA leadership positions.
While at Trend Micro, Weber was responsible for all technical areas, such as presales, post-sales, consulting, training, technical support, and product management.
Prior to this, Weber focused on virtual data centre practices and global services across channels and markets at EMC.
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“For nearly 25 years, Paessler has been a hallmark for exceptional first-class monitoring solutions and customer service,” said new Paessler CTO, Weber.
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to help shape the future of the business. I’m passionate about delivering the success, stability, and innovation Paessler and its customers deserve.
“Having been imbedding myself in the company since the beginning of the year, I’m excited about what the future holds.”
Helmut Binder, CEO of Paessler, commented: “Paessler has continued to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of monitoring solutions and for over 25 years, has delivered exceptional infrastructure solutions time and time again.
“As we emerge out of the pandemic and look for new growth opportunities, we are excited to welcome Joachim to the board of directors. His experience speaks for itself and together we’ll continue to demonstrate the important role monitoring has in reducing humankind’s consumption of resources.”
