![Venafi opens Bulgaria site on back of EMEA growth](https://iteuropa.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_thumbnails/public/field/image/iot_network-782707_1280_2_9.png?itok=ZhTE2sW_)
Machine identity and security management firm Venafi has opened a new development site in Bulgaria on the back of 164% year-over-year growth in its global SaaS business.
"Venafi's unwavering commitment to pioneering SaaS and cloud native solutions has not only fuelled our remarkable global expansion, but has also positioned us as a trailblazer in the industry,” said Shivajee Samdarshi, chief product officer at Venafi.
Kris Luhrsen recently assumed the role of chief sales officer to build channel growth at the vendor.
With 232% year-over-year growth in EMEA net bookings, Venafi has opened a new European office in the tech hub of Sofia, Bulgaria.
"This strategic expansion is in direct response to the increasing number of European customers. A dedicated team of developers will play a pivotal role in driving research and development innovation, and contributing significantly to Venafi's SaaS product roadmap," said the firm.
Venafi solutions manage and protect identities for all types of machines, from physical and IoT devices to software applications, APIs and containers. Venafi provides global visibility, lifecycle automation, and actionable intelligence for all machine identity types and the security and reliability risks associated with them.