In an era where cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, organisations must harness the power of deep observability to safeguard their networks. The 2024 Gigamon ANZ Partner Awards, held on March 5th at Sydney’s Pier 1, celebrated the contributions of leading channel partners driving innovation in cybersecurity and hybrid cloud management. The event underscored the crucial role of collaboration in fortifying security postures and enhancing network intelligence.
Deep Observability: A Cornerstone of Modern Cybersecurity
As businesses migrate to hybrid cloud environments, visibility gaps in network traffic pose significant risks. Gigamon’s Deep Observability Pipeline addresses these challenges by providing real-time intelligence, reducing security blind spots, and optimising security and observability tool performance by up to 90 percent. This level of visibility is no longer optional but essential in mitigating cyber threats and ensuring regulatory compliance.
“The demand for greater visibility across hybrid cloud infrastructure is driving the market at present, as organisations look to strengthen their security posture and maximise the return from their tool investments,” stated Simon Oliver, head of channel, ANZ, at Gigamon. By leveraging its partner ecosystem, Gigamon empowers organisations with solutions that enhance security resilience while streamlining IT operations.
Recognising Excellence in Cybersecurity Leadership
This year’s award winners reflect the growing importance of strategic partnerships in tackling today’s cybersecurity challenges. Prescient Solutions stood out as a key player, securing both the ANZ Partner of the Year and APAC Partner Award. Other winners included:
- Innovation: MSS Data Solutions
- Rising Star (Australia): Matrium Technologies
- Rising Star (New Zealand): Datacom
- Federal Government: Prescient Solutions
- Distribution Excellence: NEXTGEN
- Growth: mcrIT
- Enterprise: CyberCX
Additionally, the GigaCHAMP awards recognised individual excellence in customer engagement and solution implementation. George Ishak of mcrIT received the Sales award, while Peter Smith of Prescient Solutions was honoured for his technical expertise.
The Future of Cybersecurity Partnerships
Gigamon’s commitment to strengthening its ANZ channel ecosystem has been evident over the past year, with enhanced training, expanded partner networks, and improved digital marketing support. Through the Gigamon Catalyst Partner Program, partners gain access to advanced enablement tools and financial incentives, reinforcing their ability to drive cybersecurity innovation.
Looking ahead, the role of deep observability in cybersecurity will only grow as threat actors become more sophisticated. Events like the Gigamon ANZ Partner Awards highlight the value of industry collaboration in staying ahead of these threats. As 2025 unfolds, enterprises must continue prioritising deep observability to ensure robust, future-proof security strategies.
