Melbourne, Australia, 6 ​November, 2024 — Logicalis Australia has announced it has become a Palo Alto Networks NextWave Platinum Innovator. Logicalis Australia joins a select group of channel partners who have met the Platinum Innovator performance, capabilities, and business requirements of the Palo Alto Networks NextWave Partner Program. 

Logicalis Australia embarked on a rigorous journey in early 2024 to elevate its partnership level with Palo Alto Networks within an ambitious six-month time frame to enhance its service offerings and demonstrate its commitment to deploying sophisticated security technologies. Logicalis Australia successfully implemented multiple complex security projects and next-generation security solutions, such as secure access service edge (SASE) into its capabilities to achieve Platinum Innovator status.  

Logicalis Australia has enhanced its security service capabilities through certifications in firewall hardware and software, as well as Prisma Cloud. Logicalis Australia has also attained SASE certifications, reflecting its expertise in integrated network and security management.  

Achieving Platinum Innovator status lets Logicalis Australia leverage advanced tools and technologies from Palo Alto Networks, enhancing its ability to design and implement comprehensive security solutions. This designation recognises Logicalis’s ability to offer enhanced pricing flexibility and superior service delivery, ultimately benefiting its customers with more effective cybersecurity protections. Additionally, the certification process underscores Logicalis Australia’s focus on aligning with global best practices and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to its clients.  

Johnathan Griffin, chief technology officer (CTO), Logicalis Australia, said, “Achieving Platinum Innovator status is a testament to Logicalis Australia’s commitment to providing superior security solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of the Logicalis team, marking a significant step forward in its strategic relationship with Palo Alto Networks.  

“This specialisation further enhances Logicalis Australia’s ability to offer competitive pricing and comprehensive security solutions to its customers, demonstrating expertise in cutting-edge technologies while solidifying the business’s position as a leader in the cybersecurity sector. Achieving this level of partnership with Palo Alto Networks lets Logicalis Australia deliver more robust and comprehensive security solutions so that customers benefit from the highest standards of protection in the industry. It’s an essential step in Logicalis Australia’s evolution from a renowned specialist in network security into a platform player reflecting the needs of the market.” 

Michael Khoury, ​vice president of ecosystem partners, ​Palo Alto Networks, said, “NextWave partners play a critical role throughout the customer lifecycle, from the initial qualifying stage to ultimately ensuring successful deployment and adoption of our technology. As a NextWave Platinum Innovator, Logicalis Australia is a cybersecurity advisor our customers can trust.” 

​​​Janet Docherty, director, channel and alliances, Australia & New Zealand, Palo Alto Networks, said, “Our customers face increasingly complex and evolving threats, requiring trusted partners with deep expertise to help them stay ahead. Logicalis Australia’s achievement of Platinum Innovator status underscores their capability to deliver the advanced security solutions needed to navigate today’s sophisticated cyber landscape. By integrating Palo Alto Networks cutting-edge technologies, such as SASE and Prisma Cloud, Logicalis is empowering its customers with the most effective tools to protect their operations and accelerate their digital transformation securely. We are proud to work alongside Logicalis Australia as they continue to raise the bar in delivering exceptional security outcomes.”​​ 

About the NextWave Partner Program  

The Palo Alto Networks NextWave partner program encompasses an innovative ecosystem of partners who help customers around the world succeed with Palo Alto Networks technology and solutions, redefining what it means to be secure. 

Palo Alto Networks continues to invest in, grow with, and optimise for partners with one partner program that offers five paths to capitalise on what’s next in security. The evolving NextWave program embraces all partner types, providing partners with a clear blueprint for success to enhance profitability, enable differentiation, and expand opportunities. 

To learn more about Logicalis Australia, visit https://www.au.logicalis.com/palo-alto. 

About Logicalis:  

We are Architects of Change™. We help organisations succeed in a digital-first world. At Logicalis, we harness our collective technology expertise to help our clients build a blueprint for success, so they can deliver sustainable outcomes that matter. 

Our lifecycle services across cloud, connectivity, collaboration, and security are designed to help optimise operations, reduce risk, and empower employees. 

As a global technology service provider, we deliver next-generation digital managed services, to provide our clients with real-time visibility and actionable insights across the performance of their digital ecosystem including reliability, user experience, security, economic performance, and sustainability. 

Our 7000+ ‘Architects of Change’ are based in 30 territories around the globe, helping our 10,000+ clients across a range of industry sectors, create sustainable outcomes through technology. 

Logicalis has annualised revenues of $1.8 billion, from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa. It is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $5.5 billion. 

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