Logicalis and Mason Advisory launch joint venture to transform Consulting & Advisory Services in Australia

Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, has appointed Peter Cardassis as its new technical services director at Logicalis Australia, effective 19 May 2025, reinforcing its commitment to technical innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric service delivery.

Throughout this series, we’ve explored how AI is reshaping business, not just through technology, but through how organisations work, compete, and deliver value. Yet, in many organisations, AI is still seen as an IT initiative. A digital transformation project. A technical capability that can be “rolled out” by a team somewhere downstream. In this blog, Adrian Alatsas highlights why AI is much more than a technology solution; it’s a leadership decision.

When it comes to AI, most organisations are asking the same question: “Where do we start?” The answer? Start with what’s feasible, not just what’s exciting. Your first AI initiative is more than a project — it’s a tone-setter. A successful start builds trust, momentum, and capability. But failure, over-engineering, or underwhelming results can stall progress before it even begins.

While many organisations are hesitant to adopt AI due to perceived risks and uncertainties, the greater threat may lie in doing nothing. This blog explores how delaying AI adoption can result in lost productivity, missed opportunities, and falling behind competitors who are actively building AI capabilities.

When organisations launch AI initiatives, the first instinct is often to hire a data scientist. But what they really need — and often lack — is a business translator. This critical role connects business needs with data capabilities, ensuring AI efforts are aligned with real-world problems and lead to tangible outcomes. Without this bridge between business and technical teams, even the best AI models risk becoming unused dashboards. A business translator understands strategy, speaks the language of data, and ensures outputs are actionable. While the role often exists informally today, formalising it is essential as AI becomes core to operations.

The traditional AI Proof-of-Concept (PoC) model, focused on technical validation in isolated environments, is no longer fit for purpose. Real AI value comes from solving real business problems, with real data, in real-world conditions. This blog unpacks why so many AI pilots stall and introduces a smarter approach: Business-in-Concept. By aligning AI initiatives with genuine business needs from day one, involving stakeholders early, and focusing on measurable outcomes, organisations can close the value gap and build the internal muscle required to scale AI. The takeaway? Don’t just prove the tech works — prove it matters.

Traditional ROI metrics like headcount reduction and cost savings fall short when it comes to AI. The true value of AI lies in augmenting people, accelerating insight, and enabling faster, smarter decisions. But that value is only unlocked when organisations have strong data foundations; clear, structured, and well-governed. This blog challenges outdated thinking around ROI and calls for a shift in mindset: from efficiency metrics to strategic impact measures like time-to-insight, decision speed, and risk mitigation. The path to real ROI isn’t a massive overhaul — it’s small, focused steps backed by good information management.

By Adrian Alatsas, Head of Consulting & Advisory, Logicalis Asia Pacific AI initiatives don’t fail because the models are flawed—they fail because organisations aren’t ready. This blog dives into the real blockers to AI success: poor data governance, unclear ownership, and disjointed business alignment. While many strategies start with grand roadmaps, they often skip the foundational question: Is our data even usable? The answer, more often than not, is no. But the solution isn’t to overhaul everything—it’s to start small, prioritise based on real use cases, and build “just enough” governance to create momentum. At Logicalis APAC, we focus on reality, not perfection—because your AI potential is only as strong as your data foundation.

By Adrian Alatsas, Head of Consulting & Advisory, Logicalis Asia Pacific In boardrooms and executive meetings around the world, the question “Can you show me a case study?” is often seen as due diligence—but in the realm of AI, it can become a subtle blocker of innovation. This blog explores how the demand for proven examples, while seemingly wise, may actually stall progress in one of the most transformative technological shifts of our time. It challenges leaders to rethink risk, embrace experimentation, and act decisively in an era where waiting could mean missing out.

Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, has released its annual CIO Report, which reveals that 95% of organisations are actively investing in technology to create new revenue streams within the next 12 months.

Stepping into the Acting General Manager (GM) role, from a National Sales Director position has been both an exciting and challenging transition. While sales leadership equips you with strategic thinking, relationship management, and revenue growth skills, the GM role demands a broader business perspective. Here’s what I’ve learned on my journey so far.

Logicalis Australia today 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 are proud to announce they have renewed the prestigious Global Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (AEMSP) certification. This accolade not only showcases Logicalis’ in-depth knowledge and proficiency in deploying, managing, and optimising Azure-based solutions but also emphasises their ability to deliver transformative outcomes for clients.

Logicalis Australia, a leading provider of global IT solutions and managed services, today announced that it has become an Expert-level partner within Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program.

Logicalis, a leading global technology services provider, has announced the creation of a new Asia Pacific entity, combining its Logicalis Australia and Logicalis Asia operations. This strategic realignment will be effective from June 1, 2024, and positions Logicalis to amplify its market presence through increased synergy within the APAC region.

Logicalis Australia, a leading global technology services provider, has announced the appointment of John Griffin as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom has brought about considerable transformations.

Logicalis, a leading global technology services provider, has released the tenth edition of its annual CIO Report, revealing that artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and cybersecurity remain top priorities for business leaders across Australia and the globe.

Logicalis announces the release of the next generation of its Digital Fabric Platform, providing CIOs with deeper-level insights and recommendations to underpin the performance of their entire digital ecosystem.

Anthony Woodward spoke with David Hollingworth, from Cyber Daily on creating a strategic approach to cybersecurity. He highlighted common missteps in security spending, outlined essential steps for businesses to enhance their cybersecurity posture, and discussed the transformative power of proactive security measures.

Logicalis Australia, a leading IT solutions and managed services provider, announces the promotion of Wayne Haylett from Logicalis Australia to the position of Global Cisco Alliance Director, reporting to Global VP Strategic Alliances, Richard Simmons.

Logicalis Australia, a leading IT solutions and managed services provider, has been engaged by Western Health Victoria after a tender process to assist with an ambitious Modern Workplace transformation program, aimed at enhancing collaboration, communication, security, and document management capabilities within its health service

First Cisco Global Partner to achieve Managed Private 5G strategic designation

The survey of 100 Australian CIOs and tech leaders revealed that 62% of respondents expect to increase spend on outsourced IT management in 2023.

With access to high-quality tech talent, tech leaders can address skills shortages, enhance project execution, and stay at the forefront of technological advancements with confidence.

Building on our customer-centric approach to cyber resilience, Mr Davoren is responsible for accelerating growth and bringing further solutions and partnerships to market.

Logicalis Australia, a leading IT solutions and managed services provider, announces the appointment of Lara (Vandersluis) Barnett as Head of Marketing for Logicalis Australia.

Logicalis today announces the launch of the Managed Digital Fabric Platform, created to give CIOs a real-time view of how their entire digital ecosystem is performing across key metrics, including environmental impact.

Logicalis Australia, an IT solutions and managed services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Miranda Walker into the newly created role of Enterprise Business Development Manager.

As one of only six Cisco Global Gold Certified Partners, Logicalis successfully delivering innovation, engagement, and value for customers worldwide.

Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, hosted its annual 2023 CIO Summit, bringing together senior IT leaders from across the world to address the biggest issues facing the industry. The summit, themed Forging a Digital Path to Sustainable IT, revealed that CIOs are increasing investment in technologies that help drive business value and ESG performance and highlighted growing trends such as linking executive pay to ESG metrics.

We're thrilled that Logicalis has been awarded the Next Generation MSP Innovation Award at the European MSP Innovation Awards 2023 for our Managed Digital Fabric Platform. 

Logicalis Australia, an IT solutions and managed services provider, is pleased to announce the promotion of Red Hat to Innovate partner status within the Logicalis Australia Partner Program.

Logicalis Australia, an IT solutions and managed services provider, is pleased to announce the promotion of HP to Innovate partner status within the Logicalis Australia Partner Program. This designation reflects the outstanding business performance, significant growth, and co-creation and delivery of innovative solutions to our customers demonstrated through the partnership.

Logicalis Australia, an IT solutions and managed services provider, today announces new leadership appointments within its services team. These moves are part of ongoing efforts to enhance customer experience, and foster opportunities for innovation across the portfolio and broader organisation.

The 2023 CRN Kickstarter Report offers insights into business opportunities for IT and digital product and services providers in the upcoming 2023-2024 financial year.

CIOs have stepped into the role of digital evangelist and strategic advisor, according to the 2023 Global CIO Survey from Logicalis, a global technology service provider.

Partnership with nbn™ goes from strength to strength, focused on delivering an agile, adaptable, and secure intelligent network for our clients.

With Sustainability top of mind for everyone, Organisations are demanding transparency and clarity from suppliers and partners around ESG goals today; businesses expect the organisations they engage with to do more to offset their environmental impact.

Logicalis announced that it has been recognised as the Global Enterprise Networking and Meraki Partner of the Year at Cisco’s annual Partner Summit.

In these exceptionally difficult circumstances, the project was successfully delivered, and Western Health is now well positioned to further modernise its operations, especially the digital workplace.

Logicalis Australia has launched its own Partner Program for technology vendors, designed to accelerate its go-to-market success with key partners, and drive continued solution innovation and client value.

Logicalis Australia, an IT solutions and managed services provider, has successfully delivered a future-proofed digital workplace solution for the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).

Logicalis Australia, an IT solutions and managed services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammy Antoniou into the newly created role of Microsoft Engagement Manager.

Logicalis Australia, an IT solutions and managed services provider, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Fortey to the newly created role of National Sales Director. Lisa will lead her team with a new sales structure in place, aimed at accelerating our growth and the success of our customers.

As all industries continue struggling to navigate the talent shortages crisis amid the “big quit”, organisations need to adapt and modernise their working arrangements.

London, United Kingdom – 25th April 2022: Logicalis, a global IT solutions and managed service provider, today announces the launch of Intelligent Connectivity, a solution designed to empower digital-first customers to improve business performance and user experience by operating with connectivity as a managed service.

London, 18-03-2022 – Logicalis, an international IT solutions and managed service provider, announced it has been awarded the Identity and Access Management (IAM), Threat Protection, Information Protection and Governance, and Cloud Security advanced specialisations on Microsoft Azure from Microsoft.

Logicalis and Industry Giants to be Accelerators of Innovation for Australian Businesses

This weekend is Round 1 of the Victorian Formula Vee Championship at Sandown Raceway in Melbourne Australia and our very own Joshua Munro, Systems Engineer in the Modern Workspace team, will be competing against 24 other drivers from across Australia.

London, United Kingdom – 10 January 2022: Logicalis, a global IT solutions and managed service provider, today announces the launch of their digital workplace solution designed to help organisations manage, measure and scale the collaboration experience for the digital workplace.

Melbourne, Australia – 16 December 2021: Logicalis, a global IT solutions and managed service provider, is announcing the achievement of 10 Microsoft Advanced Specialisations across Microsoft’s Azure, Security and Modern Work solutions. Logicalis Australia has also renewed its status as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP). This achievement strengthens the commitment of both Logicalis and Microsoft to a global strategic alliance, that brings their teams together to innovate with industry leading solutions and services.

Chris Jay is a Service Delivery Manager in our Managed Services department. Chris has also been a volunteer for St John Ambulance Victoria for 11 years and he has just been nominated and admitted into the Order of St John.

Logicalis, a global IT solutions and managed service provider, today announces the launch of its new security solution - Secure OnMesh.

Monday 4th October 2021, London – Logicalis, an international IT solutions and managed service provider, has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA).

The role of the CIO is evolving with an increased focus on unlocking customer connections through service innovation and creating robust architectures for change.

Zero Trust is very topical and most IT vendors and analysts will tell you it’s something that you need to address. So, what is Zero Trust, why is it better and how do you build it?

Logicalis Australia have been recognised as ‘market leaders’ in the 2021 Information Services Group (ISG) Microsoft Ecosystem report for Azure Managed Services and Modern Workspace quadrants.