MicroAge Appoints Alex Ryals as Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions and Strategy

Alex Ryals, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions & Strategy, MicroAge ● Photo Credit: MicroAge

PHOENIX, August 5, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - MicroAge®, a technology solutions and services provider, has appointed Alex Ryals as the new Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions & Strategy. Ryals takes over from Andrew Roberts, who is retiring after seven years of service as the Chief Cybersecurity Strategist. According to MicroAge®, Roberts played a key role in developing and expanding the company’s cybersecurity services, significantly contributing to their growth.

Ryals brings over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, with expertise in cybersecurity, solution architecture, and leadership. His career includes roles on the client, partner, distributor, and reseller sides of the technology ecosystem. Most recently, Ryals served as the Global VP of Channel Sales at Ping Identity, where he worked to expand identity security solutions through global partners. His previous positions include vice president roles at TD SYNNEX, Tech Data, and Avnet, focusing on accelerating sales through a global partner network.

MicroAge CTO Tim McCulloch acknowledged Roberts' contributions, stating, “Andrew Roberts’ dedication, vision, and expertise in establishing our cybersecurity services at MicroAge have been foundational to our organization, and we are thankful for his leadership.” McCulloch expressed confidence in Ryals, saying, “His comprehensive experience and strategic insights will help drive our cybersecurity practice to new heights, especially in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and advanced security technologies.”

In his new role, Ryals will lead a team focused on integrating comprehensive security components into all MicroAge client solutions.

Ryals holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Auburn University. He is passionate about educating organizations on cybersecurity and has a track record of building successful cybersecurity practices. He resides in Birmingham, Alabama, with his family and enjoys flying small aircraft and serving on advisory boards for cybersecurity startups.

For more information, visit www.MicroAge.com.

Source: MicroAge via Newswire