An intelligent diagnostics service giving executive clarity and control in an era of rising tech risk20 October 2025  — As technology complexity and cyber risk continue to rise, award-winning boutique technology integrator & managed services provider VECTEC has launched PIT-CHECK™, an intelligent diagnostics service designed to help enterprises gain visibility, map risk, and move with confidence across their entire technology landscape.Built to meet growing client demand for visibility and control, PIT-CHECK™ gives technology leaders an executive-ready, data-backed view of how their environment is performing, where it’s exposed, and where to focus next. Available in a range of focused assessments from IT strategy and AI governance to virtualisation reviews and network assessments each PIT-CHECK™ delivers clear findings, risk mapping, and prioritised recommendations that help leaders see where they stand today, avoid costly mistakes, navigate changes and make decisions confidently. “Technology leaders are under immense pressure to transform while managing rising complexity and risk,” said Jack McEvoy, Chief Executive Officer at Vectec. “PIT-CHECK™ was built to give them the visibility and assurance they need to align technology with strategy and make faster, smarter decisions with confidence.”Delivered through a structured, vendor-agnostic process, PIT-CHECK™ combines a qualitative focus on client understanding with Vectec’s technical depth, strategic insight, and extensive market intelligence to deliver independent, executive-level analysis. The service is powered by Vectec’s team of architects, engineers, and consultants, whose cross-domain expertise ensures recommendations are practical, actionable, and grounded in each client’s real environment.“What makes PIT-CHECK™ different is its balance of process, intelligence, and talent,” said Craig Taylor, Chief Technology Officer at Vectec. “Our structured methodology draws on a deep understanding of our clients, combined with multi-technology expertise and market intelligence, to deliver a complete, connected view. We make it real by turning complex data into practical direction that reflects each client’s environment.”Comprehensive coverage across every layer of enterprise technologyPIT-CHECK is available across a wide suite of focus areas, providing a complete view of infrastructure performance, risk, and readiness, thanks to Vectec’s unique multi-technology expertise.VECTEC PIT-CHECK™ services include:Executive IT Strategy AI Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Technology Vendor Benchmarking Network Architecture Storage Architecture Datacentre Network LAN and Campus Network Wi-Fi Cybersecurity Posture Virtualisation Environment SASE Readiness Each PIT-CHECK™ follows a consistent methodology that integrates data analysis, risk evaluation, and expert interpretation, producing concise, executive-ready reports with clear findings, risk mapping, and prioritised recommendations designed to support both strategic and technical decision-making.For more information visit https://www.vectec.com.au/services/pit-check

Sydney, Australia – 6 November, 2025 – VECTEC today announced it has become a Palo Alto Networks NextWave MSSP Innovator. VECTEC joins a select group of channel partners who have met the MSSP Innovator performance, capabilities, and business requirements of the Palo Alto Networks NextWave Partner Program.Today’s announcement makes VECTEC a boutique NextWave Innovator MSSP for Prisma SASE. Over the past four years, VECTEC has built deep SASE expertise in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and is now taking that capability further with the recently announced VECTEC Networks, its dedicated enterprise networking division. This rare enterprise-level expertise combined with boutique-level precision and service, gives enterprise clients a choice beyond the large global integrators and carrier groups that have traditionally dominated at this level.The growth of SASE has been driven by major shifts in the enterprise landscape, under pressure to hybrid work, integrate AI workloads and the need to modernise legacy networks that no longer meet performance or security demands. VECTEC has seen these challenges first-hand across its client base, and with Prisma SASE, is helping enterprises across key sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing and logistics close those gaps with secure, scalable, cloud-delivered connectivity.To support the demand, VECTEC has continued to invest heavily in its specialised SASE solution, including Australian-based platinum-level 24×7 managed services, ensuring clients benefit from local expertise and always-on protection. This high-touch model is designed for CIOs and technology leaders who want both world-class firepower and a partner that operates with precision, care, and accountability.“Palo Alto Networks is the global leader in SASE, and this recognition demonstrates how VECTEC turns world-class technology into real outcomes for our clients,” said Jack McEvoy, CEO & Co-founder of VECTEC. “As a boutique Prisma SASE MSSP Innovator, we’re enabling organisations to strengthen security, modernise networks, and move with greater speed and confidence, all backed by the expertise and care of our highly skilled VECTEC Networks team.”“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,” said Bryan Stibbard, Senior Director, Ecosystems, Australia and New Zealand at Palo Alto Networks. “As a NextWave MSSP Innovator, VECTEC is a cybersecurity advisor our customers can trust.About the NextWave Partner ProgramThe 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 optimize for partners with one partner program that offers five paths to capitalize 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 VECTEC, visit vectec.com.au/technology/sase 

August 21, 2025VECTEC, the boutique technology integrator and managed services provider, today announced the launch of VECTEC Networks, a specialist division dedicated to enterprise networking and network security.With VECTEC Networks, the company is doubling down on a core strength and scaling its enterprise networking & network security expertise and capacity. In 2025, VECTEC has expanded its team of senior consultants, analysts, engineers, architects and project managers, bringing together advisory, network delivery and managed services under one roof. The move gives clients the firepower of a global integrator, delivered with the speed and precision of a boutique.To support this next phase, VECTEC has also strengthened its leadership structure: Jack McEvoy will continue to lead the company across all functions as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while Michael Murphy has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), focusing on clients and partnerships.“Networks should enable businesses but often don’t and VECTEC Networks is about changing that by giving them the speed, resilience and security they need to compete,” said Jack McEvoy, CEO and Co-Founder of VECTEC. “We’ve built a team that lives and breathes networking, and we back them with the right technology partners and a culture that always puts clients first. That’s how we help organisations cut through complexity, with networks that stay strong under pressure and scale without compromise.”VECTEC Networks provides end-to-end specialist Network & Network Security services spanning advisory, design, implementation and managed services, with deep expertise in:Datacentre NetworkingSD-WANSecure Access Service Edge (SASE)Network SecurityWireless NetworkingIndustrial NetworkingCloud NetworkingNetwork AutomationThe VECTEC Difference: Firepower Meets PrecisionVECTEC Networks combines the scale and breadth of a global systems integrator with the focus and care of a boutique partner. Backed by world-leading technology alliances and deep expertise across datacentre, network and security, VECTEC delivers the firepower enterprises need to tackle their most complex challenges.What makes the difference is how that capability is delivered: with agility, precision, and a client-first culture. Every engagement is built on speed, service, and close collaboration, ensuring outcomes that are both resilient and tailored.With the launch of VECTEC Networks, the company reaffirms its commitment to growth in enterprise networking and network security positioning itself as the challenger partner of choice for enterprises that want market-leading capability without compromising on service or agility.

Lumus Imaging engages VECTEC for an Executive Pit-Check reviewing their IT strategy, resulting in savings of $10 million, and increasing their diagnostics speed by 10X.Originally published on CIO MagazineWhen you’re one of the largest healthcare providers in Australia, infrastructure isn’t just a cost centre, it’s a clinical enabler. For Lumus Imaging the stakes were high: an aging, inflexible IT infrastructure was slowing diagnostic workflows and threatening to limit the provider’s ability to keep up with fast-evolving AI-driven technologies.“Lumus Imaging is a significant provider of diagnostic imaging services in Australia”, said Alex Larson, Group CIO of Lumus Imaging. “Our job is to diagnose and help patients, and get them on the right treatment plans”That’s no small responsibility when you’re conducting over three million examinations each year, from X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and more, across a network of 150 imaging centres. When imaging is delayed so is diagnosis, whether it’s a GP waiting on results to reassure a patient, or an oncologist needing a scan to start urgent cancer treatment.But rather than rushing into a standard hardware refresh, Lumus Imaging led a bold strategic pivot, engaging VECTEC’s technology advisory practice to reshape the organisation’s long-term technology direction.The result: a smarter, scalable infrastructure strategy that delivered 10x faster AI-powered diagnostics, seamless patient data access, and up to $10 million in cost savings. Most importantly, the work has directly improved healthcare outcomes for millions of Australians.Strategy First, Hardware SecondInitially, Lumus Imaging had planned a refreshed version of their existing hyper-converged infrastructure. But with the growing volume of high-resolution medical imaging, rapid data growth, and rising demands for real-time AI processing, Larson recognised the opportunity, and the responsibility, to think bigger.“We were hamstrung before we started this digital transformation,” said Alex Larson, Group CIO of Lumus Imaging. “Our old hyper-converged infrastructure was failing. Now, with the right technology in place, we’ve sped up AI-powered diagnostics by a factor of 10 and improved care delivery across our entire network.”Larson’s decision to bring in VECTEC as a strategic advisor rather than simply greenlighting a technology upgrade was a turning point. It shifted the focus from short-term fixes to long-term transformation.A Decisive Pivot That Delivered Clinical and Commercial WinsVECTEC’s advisory team worked closely with Larson to diagnose infrastructure limitations, evaluate future workloads, and map opportunities for growth. Rather than defaulting to a single vendor-led solution, the team analysed and benchmarked multiple architectures to Lumus Imaging business and technical requirements before proposing a technology strategy and roadmap including a tiered, scalable storage model backed by NetApp hardware, aligned to the business’s future.“It was absolutely incredible,” said Larson. “By using NetApp storage, we actually saved between $5 and $10 million dollars simply by not having to pay for unnecessary infrastructure.”Key outcomes from the transformation include:Faster diagnosis and treatment: AI models can now process high resolution diagnostic data 10x faster, improving clinical decision-making and treatmentReal-time access to patient information: No more delays in retrieving critical data.Infrastructure built to grow: Lumus Imaging systems are now prepared for increasing data loads, AI initiatives, and national-scale service delivery.More Than Cost Savings and AI Enablement —A Shift in Patient Care for Millions.With infrastructure now aligned to clinical priorities, the impact on patient outcomes has been immediate.“With this technology, doctors and clinicians can diagnose a much wider range of conditions with greater accuracy and speed,” said Larson. “All of a sudden, quality of life is going up because our treatment of patients is improving. We see this as a huge differentiator for the organisation.”Leadership in Action: Lessons for CIOsLarson’s leadership shows what happens when CIOs and CTOs lead from the front—not just overseeing technology operations, but shaping how infrastructure decisions support broader organisational outcomes.“The use of data at Lumus Imaging ultimately improves the lives and saves the lives of our patients” he said.Lumus Imaging’s story is a reminder that true transformation doesn’t start with hardware—it starts with bold thinking and the willingness to challenge assumptions. VECTEC’s consulting-led approach helped the organisation avoid vendor lock-in and unnecessary complexity while delivering measurable outcomes that matter.“At VECTEC, we believe any technology strategy should start with the organisation’s goals—not the tech stack,” said Craig Taylor, CTO of VECTEC.“What made this project successful was that it wasn’t just about systems—it was about two teams working together to improve patient care through the right technology choices. Ultimately, settling on a solution that addressed the technical challenges of the existing infrastructure and meeting the future goals of the business through unmatched scalability and speed of data access.As healthcare continues to digitise and AI becomes central to clinical workflows, Lumus Imaging’s transformation offers a model for other CIOs and CTOs looking to build a smarter, more resilient digital foundation—and the kind of leadership that drives real change.For technology leaders under pressure to scale, control costs, and keep pace with AI, reassessing your infrastructure strategy could be the smartest move you make.VECTEC’s award-winning Pit-Check assessment and strategy solutions can help you uncover hidden savings, performance gains, and a clearer path to scale, helping you deliver real business value with minimal disruption.Curious about what a second opinion might reveal? Get in touch with VECTEC and let’s take a look together.

Pictured: Michael Murphy & Jack McEvoy, VECTEC co-foundersVECTEC, a Sydney-based technology integrator, has been recognised with six prestigious industry awards, making it the most awarded technology integrator in the Australia and New Zealand region for 2024.The awards underscore the company’s rapid growth, innovation, and dedication to delivering exceptional client outcomes. This year, VECTEC has been honoured with six major accolades, making it the most awarded technology integrator in ANZ for 2024, recognised with:HPE Gold Partner of the YearHPE Portfolio Partner of the YearAruba Networking Silver Partner of the YearNetApp Preferred Partner of the YearNetApp Sales Excellence Salesperson of the YearVeritas Cyber Resilience Services Excellence Award 2024Celebrating Industry Recognition of VECTEC’s World-Class Partnerships & OutcomesThese awards reflect VECTEC’s strength across secure networking, hybrid IT, and cyber resilience, as well as its ability to deliver world-class client solutions. Recognised by global leaders such as HPE, Aruba, NetApp, and Veritas, the accolades highlight the company’s technical expertise, strong partnerships with both vendors and clients, and strategic focus on continuously delivering value to its clients across their full environment.“This recognition is a testament to our unique approach,” said Jack McEvoy, Co-Founder. “By combining technical excellence with deep client insight and partnership, we’ve been able to achieve transformative results for our clients, whilst building strong, collaborative relationships with our partners and technology vendors.”“Our partnerships with vendors are key to our ability to deliver world-class outcomes for our clients,” said Michael Murphy, Co-Founder. “By building strong, collaborative relationships with industry leaders, we ensure our clients benefit from cutting-edge solutions that drive measurable business results.”Accelerating Growth and CapabilityIn response to rapid growth and increasing demand VECTEC has invested significantly in expanding technical capability, with further plans to bolster in the new year across networking, infrastructure and consulting in line with plans to grow offerings. This investment ensures that clients continue to receive seamless service, elevated experience, and solutions that meet the highest standards.“Our growth is about meeting future client demand without compromising on quality,” said Co-Founder Jack McEvoy. “We’ve invested in the talent, tools, and processes needed to ensure we continue to exceed expectations and help our clients achieve their goals.”Building the Foundations That Fuel BreakthroughsThese awards recognise the pillars that underpin VECTEC’s approach to client success and core principles of building the foundations that enable clients’ business ambitions.Agile operations ensuring efficient and seamless delivery.High-calibre, experienced talent across all functions, from client services to technical and operational roles.Diverse technology and landscape intelligence, enabling holistic and forward-thinking solutions.Strategic Partnerships with clients, partners, distributors, and vendors.Depth of business and client understanding, aligning outcomes with business goals.What This Means for ClientsThese foundations translate into seamless service, high-end experiences, and high-quality outcomes. Whether it’s advising on secure networking or delivering complex hybrid IT projects, VECTEC’s unique methodology ensures every solution is tailored to client needs while driving efficiencies across the board.“Our clients trust us to deliver not just solutions but the strategic insight and technical expertise that truly future-proofs their businesses,” said Co-Founder, Michael Murphy.  “These awards reflect the success of that commitment.”“At VECTEC, we specialise in creating the foundations that fuel breakthroughs,” said Co-Founder, Jack McEvoy.   “It’s about delivering exceptional outcomes while revolutionising how our clients experience technology.”With a commitment to innovation and strong, collaborative partnerships, VECTEC is setting the standard for secure, future-focused networking and hybrid IT solutions.Read the articles in  Tech Day & Channel Life

VECTEC has been awarded the the Veritas Cyber Resilience Services Excellence 2024 Award.The award recognises VECTEC’s relentless pursuit of excellence in planning and delivering cyber resiliency for a major banking & financial services clients, as well as our partnership in the healthcare industry.

VECTEC has been named NetApp Preferred Partner of the Year, as well as our very own Adam Mulley picking up the Sales Excellence Award!We’re honoured to receive this recognition for the exceptional level of service we provide and helping our clients tackle transformation with confidence to stay ahead of the curve.Earlier this year, VECTEC announced a strategic partnership with Netapp to transform Healthcare in AustraliaNetApp has announced its Partner Award Winners for Fiscal Year 2024, showcasing partners in Australia and New Zealand for their customer service excellence with NetApp solutions.The event took place on Hayman Island, where NetApp recognised the efforts of its partners in delivering data infrastructure solutions and services that enhance IT environments.Mark Fioretto, Area Vice President of NetApp in Australia and New Zealand, expressed gratitude for the contributions of the partners. “Thank you to our incredible technology partners, managed services providers, and distributors for their ambitious drive and dedication, which helped us achieve outstanding results for FY24,” he said.“Your commitment and expertise continue to be the backbone of our success across Australia and New Zealand. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in technology, and we’re excited for the journey ahead. Here’s to another year of innovation, growth, and shared success!”The awards highlighted various categories recognising the contributions of partners who excelled in providing NetApp solutions to address business challenges and support IT transformations. Stephen Persoglia, Director of Partners and Alliances at NetApp, congratulated the awardees, stating, “Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Partner Awards for Australia and New Zealand. The success for our partners underpins the success for our customers, are proud to work with a talented group of partners that we can rely on and drive positive outcomes for our customers as they confront the challenges of modernising their businesses.”The winners of these prestigious awards span multiple categories. Vectec received accolades as Partner of the Year – Preferred for its consistent achievement against key performance indicators and proficiency in selling new solutions.Individual recognitions were also part of the awards. Adam Mulley from Vectec was honoured with the Sales Excellence award.NetApp’s Partner Awards underscore the collaborative success and future prospects within the technology sector, as the company continues to support its partners with resources, training, and market expansion opportunities in the realm of cloud-based solutions.Published on IT Brief

VECTEC is beyond proud to announce we took out ALL THREE AWARDS at the HPE Partner of the Year Awards last night:-GOLD Partner of the Year-PORTFOLIO Partner of the Year-ARUBA HPE NETWORKING Silver Partner of the YearFrom starting out as two guys with a vision to where we stand today 8 years on, these awards are a huge moment for team VECTEC. It’s a testament to the power of collaboration, and a partnership with HPE and Aruba that’s been rock-solid since day one, allowing us to deliver world class innovation and service to our clients.Big thanks to our team for their relentless dedication. We couldn’t think of a more deserving team for these awards, and to HPE for backing us every step of the way. And of course, to our clients, who trust us to navigate the tech maze and deliver solutions that actually make a difference.Read more on CRN

Article from Channel LifeVectec and NetApp have announced a strategic partnership to provide tailored data management solutions for the healthcare sector in Australia.The collaboration between Vectec, a Sydney-based technology integrator, and NetApp, a company specialising in intelligent data infrastructure, is aimed at delivering services to help healthcare organisations manage data effectively amidst emerging technological demands.The partnership’s focus is on helping healthcare providers establish unique offerings by improving their IT infrastructure, operational efficiency, and cost reductions. Additionally, they plan to enhance healthcare capabilities by integrating intelligent data infrastructure into critical medical systems, allowing for data-driven decision-making that boosts patient care and streamlines healthcare processes.Healthcare organisations will benefit from Vectec and NetApp’s expertise in hybrid multi-cloud solutions. These offerings promise seamless and secure data management across on-premises, private, and public clouds, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while maintaining access to valuable patient data.Jack McEvoy, Co-founder of Vectec, emphasised the impact of this partnership: “Through our partnership with NetApp, we are enabling the Australian healthcare sector to adopt innovative, future-focused technology. Through Vectec’s technology assessments and benchmarking methodologies, we are able to deliver solutions that not only meet the immediate, specific needs of healthcare providers but also position them to thrive in the long term. Our partnership with NetApp to deliver intelligent data infrastructure to the Australian healthcare sector enables healthcare organisations to be ready to face the challenges of tomorrow.”NetApp’s expertise in cloud data services and flash storage is integral to the partnership, facilitating innovation for healthcare providers. Stephen Persoglia, Director of Partners and Distribution at NetApp Australia & New Zealand, highlighted the collaborative efforts: “We are proud of our partnership with Vectec, which showcases how collaboration can fuel innovation. As the Australian healthcare sector continues to embrace digital transformation, strategic partnerships like ours are crucial to unlocking the full potential of data and cloud technology. Together, we are not only improving patient care but also driving sustainable innovation across the industry.”This partnership is supported by Vectec’s methodology, which focuses on client outcomes and involves a team of locally based, skilled technology professionals familiar with the healthcare industry’s complexities. This ensures the delivery of technology solutions aligned with evolving healthcare needs.The Vectec-NetApp partnership offers tailored data management solutions for the Australian healthcare sector. Through hybrid multi-cloud technologies, it concentrates on improving efficiency, compliance, and patient care. This collaboration aims to support the sector’s digital transformation and long-term sustainability.

VECTEC Executive Discussion: Strengthening Security, Powering Performance.At VECTEC, we believe in the power of bringing people together to share insights and best practice.  Recently VECTEC co-founder Jack McEvoy and CTO Craig Taylor led an Executive Roundtable discussion on the future of Network Modernisation at Shellhouse Sydney with Moxie Insights and industry technology executives from businesses such as Commonwealth Bank, IAG, Toll Group, DHL, Seymour Whyte and the University of Technology Sydney, and in partnership with Aruba Networking.Together, the group brought fresh insights on securing organisations and driving performance, outlining the path to building business excellence in network security and performance, tackling common barriers while detailing examples of industry best practice.Network Modernisation Executive Discussion Strengthening Security, Powering PerformanceThe business blueprint for future success is anchored on the ability of organisations to defend and attack in equal measure – mitigating risk while empowering growth.Such a dilemma is placing companies at an infrastructure crossroads, seeking new ways to survive a volatile threat landscape while attempting to thrive in a highly competitive market.According to Moxie Research, 82% of Australian businesses are identifying new ways to strengthen protection levels in the months ahead, with 62% also committed to improving technology performance and resilience.In response, forward-thinking executives are revising network strategies to integrate advanced security features and ensure optimised performance across distributed environments. The aim? To improve data stability, application performance, network security and operational efficiency.Key discussion points included:Outlining strategic actions to drive tangible changeUnderstanding security and performance business prioritiesAssessing common network infrastructure challengesDetailing the business and technology foundations for successSharing examples of industry best practiceVECTEC is a leading technology integrator with Secure Network expertise. Our Network offering Enterprises includes advisory and consulting, design, architecting, as well as project Implementation services, managed services, and procurement services.Our Network Capability areas are1. Secure Access & Cloud NetworkingSASE (Secure Access Service Edge) – Combining SD-WAN & security in a cloud-delivered model.Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) – Enhancing remote access security with strict identity verification.CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) – Protecting SaaS applications and enforcing data policies.SD-WAN Optimization – Designing and implementing high-performance, secure cloud connectivity.2. Enterprise & Campus NetworkingHigh-Performance Enterprise Networks – Designing scalable, secure networks for large businesses.Campus & Education Networks – Providing high-density wireless, network security, and segmentation.Network Automation & Orchestration – Implementing AI-driven, self-optimizing network solutions.5G & Private LTE Networking – Deploying private wireless networks for businesses and IoT.3. Network Security & ComplianceNext-Gen Firewalls & Intrusion Prevention – Advanced firewall configurations with AI-driven threat prevention.DLP (Data Loss Prevention) & Encryption – Protecting sensitive data from leaks and cyber threats.Identity & Access Management (IAM) – Ensuring secure authentication and authorization controls.⚖ Regulatory Compliance – Helping businesses align with ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.4. High-Performance & Low-Latency NetworkingNetwork Performance Engineering – Reducing latency, jitter, and packet loss for mission-critical apps.Content Delivery Networks (CDN) – Optimizing web/app speed and load balancing.5. Hybrid & Multi-Cloud ConnectivityCloud Networking & Multi-Cloud SD-WAN – Seamless interconnection across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.Direct Cloud Interconnects – Providing private, high-speed, and secure cloud access.Hybrid Cloud & Edge Computing – Optimizing workloads between on-prem and cloud networks.Data Center Interconnect (DCI) – Secure, high-bandwidth connections between multiple data centers.6. Industrial & IoT NetworkingOT/IT Network Convergence – Integrating industrial (OT) and enterprise (IT) networks securely.IoT Network Security – Protecting sensor networks and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) devices.Smart Cities & Critical Infrastructure – Providing secure, resilient networks for public services.Energy & Utilities Networking – Implementing network solutions for smart grids, power plants, and utilities.7. Network Consulting & Managed ServicesNetwork Strategy & Assessment – Helping businesses plan for future network needs.Managed Network Services – Offering 24/7 monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting.Incident Response & Network Forensics – Identifying and mitigating security threats.Bespoke Network Design & Implementation – Custom solutions for high-security or niche industries.Get in touch to find out how to optimise your network

Sydney-based IT services company Vectec has refreshed the Australian Securities Exchange’s (ASX) network, stretching from the east of the country to the west. Built with technology from networking vendor Arista Networks, the network uses its Arista 720 XP series switching platform and provides connectivity for ASX staff at two facilities in Sydney and corporate locations in Melbourne and Perth. ARN understands the new network overhauled ageing legacy infrastructure from an unspecified large legacy networking hardware vendor, bringing in new switching infrastructure and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities over a 30 to 45 day timeframe, with the bulk of the deployment taking place in June .Vectec was brought on to provide the Arista products and managed the project implementation, while Arista offered consulting and professional services. The deployment of Arista technology within the network is the latest example of the relationship between the vendor and the ASX, as it has previously used Arista’s 7130 platform for high frequency trading, FPGA applications and Artisa Extensible Operating System (EOS) and CloudVision software for network-wide management, workload orchestration and workflow automation.“We have worked with Arista extensively for several years, utilising their switching platforms in many areas of our production and corporate environment,” said David Glavin, general manager of technology infrastructure at the ASX. “By deploying Arista for our new campus network, we will extend those benefits across our entire business operations, in trading and non-trading environments,” he added. Vectec’s involvement with the ASX’s network upgrade comes over a week after it announced its part in building a private cloud for Australian container terminal operator Patrick Terminals.  

Australian container terminal operator Patrick Terminals has tapped Sydney managed services provider Vectec to upgrade its IT infrastructure.Vectec deployed multiple solutions from Hewlett Packard Enterprise to update Patrick Terminals’ private cloud, storage, backup and networking capabilities, all done through the vendor’s GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform.Patrick Terminals sought to rip out its aging IT infrastructure, which had signs of increased failure rates and also needed extra capacity. The company’s engineers also had automation technologies to help direct equipment in the terminal yard, and the new systems had to keep running on on-site compute power to avoid latency and delays.HPE Synergy composable infrastructure was brought in for the new private cloud, HPE Primera and HPE Cloud Bank for storage needs, HPE StoreOnce for backup, and Aruba CX 8325 switches for networking. Other technologies include hyperconverged infrastructure HPE SimpliVity.HPE Pointnext Services also managed the end-to-end installation and configuration of the compute, storage and networking platforms that run Patrick Terminals’ core data center applications.“We’re pleased to work with Patrick Terminals and deliver a HPE GreenLake solution that meets their compliance, security and transformation needs and is scalable for when these needs inevitably change,” Vectec director Michael Murphy said.Vectec was chosen for its past work with Patrick Terminals, particularly on digital platforms. The MSP also introduced HPE GreenLake and touted its as-a-service model.Patrick Terminals chief information officer Adrian Sandrin said, “Vectec are a close and trusted partner who facilitate everything we need for our digital platforms.”“They have the experience and relationships to manage logistics with very large suppliers while providing us with highly personalized service. That was especially important as we moved to running IT as a service.“One of the things we like about HPE GreenLake is the ability to easily adapt to new business requirements. It gives us all the advantages of the cloud but with oursystems on-premises.”Patrick Terminals said Vectec’s recommendations for GreenLake brought a boost in performance, improving efficiency and responsiveness to shipping customers.Sandrin added, “Having HPE GreenLake cloud services puts us in good stead for handling new business demands as they emerge, whether it’s supporting greater automation, enabling new services for customers, or providing added security to our systems.”“Running our private cloud as a service is a major advantage from a business perspective.”