Logicalis hoping to grow more with Microsoft and Cisco in 2025
Chong Win Lee, CEO of Logicalis APAC, is optimistic about the distributor's growth potential with both Cisco and Microsoft in the coming years, as they navigate the evolving tech landscape in Asia Pacific.
As a leading global IT solutions and managed services provider, Logicalis is committed to strengthening its partnerships with Microsoft and Cisco. Lee emphasizes the importance of investing in and innovating solutions with these key vendors to better serve their customers.
According to Lee, Logicalis actively collaborates with Microsoft and Cisco to develop customized solutions that offer enhanced value to customers. This includes leveraging managed services and utilizing tools and APIs to create unique offerings tailored to different markets and industries.
Strategic Growth with Microsoft
Lee highlights Microsoft's strategic focus on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in the APAC region. Logicalis works closely with Microsoft to adopt technologies like GenAI and copilot, offering customers innovative solutions like CrampasAI, a proprietary AI application developed in partnership with Microsoft.
Empowering Cybersecurity with Cisco
Partnering with Cisco enables Logicalis to deliver proactive cybersecurity solutions to mitigate risks effectively. By leveraging Cisco XDR capabilities, Logicalis offers managed security solutions that enhance cybersecurity readiness for organizations, especially in light of increasing ransomware attacks.
Lee also acknowledges the potential of Cisco's recent Splunk acquisition, foreseeing opportunities to develop impactful business applications that integrate visualization tools and data capabilities for their customers.
Addressing Industry Challenges
Lee recognizes the challenges organizations face in managing cybersecurity effectively, irrespective of their size or scale. Logicalis aims to democratize managed security services, making cybersecurity accessible to a broader range of enterprises, from large corporations to midsize businesses.
Customer Success Stories
One notable success story involves Logicalis assisting the Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) in upgrading its digital infrastructure and enhancing network security. By leveraging a comprehensive technology roadmap, CDNIS achieved improved efficiency, centralized visibility, and enhanced security authentication, aligning with its sustainability objectives.
Lee emphasizes the importance of proactive security measures to safeguard business continuity in the face of evolving cyber threats, underscoring the need for organizations to invest in cybersecurity to mitigate risks effectively.
