Part of the role includes partner development Credit: Peter Ward (middle) and the DataSentinel team Managed databased and analytics specialist DataSentinel has added Peter Ward as a strategic advisor to the organisation, operating across New Zealand and Australia. Wardy IT founder and long-standing Microsoft MV, Ward was chosen by DataSentinel, as it looks to grow its local team and partner ecosystem. As part of his role, Ward will advise on market strategy, partner development and service innovation, complementing DataSentinel’s team of database administrators, consultants and analytics specialists. Ward founded Wardy IT Solutions in 2004, which was then acquired by ASX-listed MOQdigital in 2019. He has since held leadership and advisory roles at MOQdigital and Dijital Team, among others. As a long-standing Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Ward was recognised across the region for his thought leadership on data modernisation and analytics strategy DataSentinel CEO Paul Capstick said Ward’s experience will be “invaluable”, as the vendor looks to “deepen relationships” with local partners and customers. Founded in New Zealand in 2019, DataSentinel began serving Australian customers in 2022 and established DataSentinel Pty Limited earlier this year. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe