Brand development company Hubmark has signed a partnership with Zoho, a pioneering software as a service (SaaS) company offering cutting-edge data privacy solutions to clients across various industries.

This deal marks a significant milestone for Hubmark, founded in March 2018, as it becomes the only Zoho-authorized partner in Jamaica. This expansion into data privacy further positions the company to take advantage of the growing demand for such services as the tenets of the Data Protection Act 2021 become more embedded within the fabric of Jamaican business practices.

“The timing of our partnership with Zoho is particularly significant as Jamaica implements its new Data Protection Act,” stated Jahmone Salmon, chief executive designer at Hubmark.

“With Zoho’s suite of applications and tools, including its robust data privacy features, we are well-equipped to help businesses comply with the regulations and safeguard sensitive information,” he added.

Under the leadership of Salmon and Howayne Harvey, resource and planning designer, Hubmark has expanded its reach from its roots in Jamaica serving non-profits, for-profits, and Jamaican government clients for Zoho to clients in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, The Bahamas, the United States, and Colombia. This strategic partnership with Zoho marks a new chapter in Hubmark’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions while upholding the highest standards of data protection.

Hubmark is now more resolute in its mission to empower microbusinesses in Latin America and the Caribbean to achieve more through effective branding, marketing, and information technology.

Zoho is known for being the first bootstrapped SaaS outfit to achieve US$1 billion in annual revenue without venture capital. It boasts over 700,000 customers across 150-plus countries and is a direct competitor to tech giants like Microsoft and Google in providing comprehensive office suites and applications for CRM, office productivity, finance and HR.

“We are excited to be the only authorized Zoho partner in Jamaica,” expressed Howayne Harvey.

“This partnership not only enhances our portfolio but also allows us to offer our clients world-class solutions for data security and privacy, aligning perfectly with the evolving regulatory landscape,” he continued.

With Hubmark’s new status as an authorised partner, clients can expect enhanced support, specialised services, and access to Zoho’s cutting-edge technologies tailored to their unique business needs. Hubmark can now offer Zoho One Products, a status achieved through a demonstrable ability to manoeuvre multiple Zoho applications and successfully implement them for clients during its probationary period which lasts for 8 months.