Logicalis 2025 CIO Report: APAC CIOs rethink cybersecurity investments amid rising incidents and underused tools

The global MSP becomes the first Cisco partner in APAC to launch Cisco Extended Detection and Response (XDR) as a Global Managed Service

If you’ve followed this blog series from the start—thank you for staying with us as we unpack the 2025 Australian federal budget’s impact on technology investment. In Blog 1, we explored how AI, cloud, and cybersecurity are driving digital transformation, aligning with key investment trends from the Logicalis APAC CIO Report and ADAPT’s Top 10 CIO Priorities for 2025. In Blog 2, we examined AI adoption beyond the hype, showcasing real-world use cases across industries and tackling common implementation challenges.

investment in key technology areas—AI, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and workforce development. These initiatives align closely with Logicalis’ APAC CIO Report and ADAPT’s Top 10 CIO Priorities for 2025, where CIOs are prioritizing data strategy, security, and AI adoption. While AI & automation have received substantial funding, many organisations struggle to move beyond experimentation and deploy AI at an enterprise scale. So, how can CIOs turn budget-driven AI initiatives into real business value?

Drawing insights from Logicalis’ APAC CIO Report and ADAPT’s Top 10 CIO Priorities for 2025, this blog will explore what the budget means for IT leaders and how Logicalis can help these CIOs navigate the road ahead.

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.

Logicalis Australia, a leading provider of global IT solutions and managed services, has announced that it has joined Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, a specialised growth pathway for select partners with validated professional services delivery capabilities.

Bailkoski highlights three standout themes from Logicalis Group’s latest CIO Report—all anchored in disruption. As CIOs and tech leaders navigate these rapid shifts, the annual CIO Report sheds light on the evolving priorities and challenges facing IT leadership today. Addressing a room of industry experts, Bailkoski reflected on how the role of IT leadership has transformed over the past decade. A decade of evolution: From shadow IT to digital transformation. Bailkoski recalled 2014’s key theme: ‘Shadow IT.’

Logicalis Australia, a leading provider of global IT solutions and managed services, has announced that it has attained Elite MSP Partner status within the Commvault Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner Program. Elite MSP Partner is the highest designation within the program, recognising exceptional performance, technical expertise, and a proven ability to implement innovative solutions for customers. This achievement reflects Logicalis Australia’s extensive commitment to delivering enterprise-grade solutions that enhance the cyber resilience of its clients’ workloads and data across all environments.

Technological innovation is reshaping business competition rules. Yesterday’s successful strategies may not be enough for tomorrow’s challenges and businesses must adapt to the next wave of advancements, from quantum computing to industry-specific artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Logicalis Australia has identified seven key trends for organisations to stay ahead in 2025.

Last month wrapped up the end of the Logicalis global CIO Summit roadshow, culminating in Australia where events were held in both Sydney and Melbourne.

Logicalis Australia, a leading global technology services provider, has assisted Shoalhaven City Council in reviewing their disaster recovery procedures and protecting applications and corporate data by migrating servers to Microsoft Azure.

Logicalis, a leading global digital managed services provider, has become the first global Cisco partner to launch Cisco Extended Detection and Response (XDR) as a Managed Service (MXDR).

Logicalis receives the global accolade, in recognition of its leadership and performance in sustainable practices for the second year running.

Logicalis announced as winners of the TSIA Star Award 2024 for Innovative KPIs in Managed Services. This accolade underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge Managed Services that empower CIOs along the value chain in their digital transformation journey.

Chong-Win Lee (Win) recently became CEO of Logicalis Asia Pacific, after the company combined its Asian and Australian operations in May 2024.

Logicalis Australia, a leading global technology services provider, has assisted the University of Western Sydney (UWS) in enhancing their digital experience with an innovative migration to Microsoft Azure.

Chong-Win Lee (Win) recently became CEO of Logicalis Asia Pacific, after the company combined its Asian and Australian operations in May 2024.

Logicalis Australia, a leading provider of global IT solutions and managed services, has announced it has been named Microsoft ANZ 2024 Azure Partner of the Year.

Logicalis, the global technology service provider delivering next-generation digital managed services, has today announced the launch of Intelligent Security, a blueprint approach to its global security portfolio designed to deliver proactive advanced security for customers worldwide.

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, the global technology service provider delivering next-generation digital managed services, has today announced the launch of Intelligent Security, a blueprint approach to its global security portfolio designed to deliver proactive advanced security for customers worldwide

Enhanced managed service offering with technology from Commvault, powered by Logicalis services, to protect the entire data lifecycle

Logicalis joins the global movement towards corporate net-zero with validated and approved science-based targets, aligning with the Paris Agreement goals.

Logicalis Australia, a leading global technology services provider, has announced the expansion of its highly successful partner program alongside the appointment of Giselle Loschiavo as National Vendor Program Manager.

Logicalis Australia, a leading global technology services provider, has announced the appointment of Baden Graco as head of transformation services to encompass consulting, advisory, project management office (PMO), and professional services.

Logicalis joins an elite group of managed service providers certified to deliver Microsoft’s most advanced managed detection and response services worldwide

In the ever-changing landscape of tech leadership, we are pleased to deliver the first Australian CIO Report, offering a localised perspective on the global findings.

Logicalis receives inaugural specialisation that acknowledges its position at the forefront of sustainable global managed service delivery. The specialisation was awarded to Logicalis for supporting its customers to reduce the carbon footprints of their digital ecosystems.

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.

At the recent Tech Leaders Forum for 2023 in the Hunter Valley of NSW, Women Love Tech’s Editor in Chief, Robyn Foyster interviewed Anthony Woodward, CEO of Logicalis Australia. They discussed Logicalis Australia's efforts to promote women in tech and address the tech skills shortage.

At the recent Tech Leaders Forum for 2023 in the Hunter Valley of NSW, Women Love Tech’s Editor in Chief, Robyn Foyster interviewed Anthony Woodward, CEO of Logicalis Australia. They discussed Logicalis Australia's efforts to promote women in tech and address the tech skills shortage.

Australia's tech industry faces a severe IT skills shortage, making talent acquisition and retention challenging. Logicalis Australia, a prominent IT solutions provider, has unveiled its Talent Services offering. Scott Brown, the Head of Employee Experience, describes the current recruitment landscape as "haywire" due to high demand for skills, particularly in cybersecurity and AI.

Anthony Woodward recently shared his views and insights on the dynamic landscape of data security and governance within Australian organisations.

Anthony Woodward, CEO of Logicalis Australia, recently spoke with Nick Ross for ITWire. In this interview, Anthony Woodward shines a light on the findings from Logicalis' Global CIO Report and how Australia measures up against the rest of the world. Unsurprisingly, the discussion revolves around the dominant theme of security.

Logicalis Australia CEO, Anthony Woodward, recently shared two Logicalis Australia announcements during an exclusive interview with ITWire's Nick Ross, at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2023.

The widespread use of technology and cloud services has led to added complexity and technology sprawl. Organisations can unintentionally end up with a multi-cloud environment, causing data duplication, increased staffing needs, and security risks.

In a featured episode, Kate Raulings, a Senior Consultant with Logicalis Australia - specialising in security and governance, shares her personal journey in cybersecurity, from early exposure to internet technologies to becoming a certified Information Security Manager.

Logicalis came home with two awards – Advanced Partner of the Year and Commercial Partner of the Year – for collaborating with Red Hat to set and execute a joint go-to-market strategy, winning several new commercial clients over the past year.

Organisations worldwide are placing a strong emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. They are actively seeking ways to reduce emissions, energy consumption, and costs while working towards sustainability goals and making a positive social impact.

CRN Australia's 2023 State of the MSP series highlights a positive outlook for Australian managed service providers (MSPs). MSPs are experiencing ongoing demand from clients facing complex IT challenges and staff shortages.

The Logicalis Global CIO Report 2023 highlights the evolving role of CIOs as strategic drivers of business growth and innovation.

Hybrid work has become the new norm, granting employees more control over their work schedules. It has transformed workplace culture and the use of technology, with organisations realising that technology plays a crucial role in defining the employee experience.

Logicalis Australia aims to drive change as "Architects of Change" by aligning their policies with an inclusion charter and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through their leadership and staff affinity groups.

The Logicalis Global CIO Report 2023 highlights the evolving role of CIOs as strategic drivers of business growth and innovation.

Fortinet's 2022 Australian partner awards celebrated exceptional companies in various categories. Among the award winners, Logicalis Australia secured the Australian Fabric Partner of the Year title.

The State of Sustainability report delves into the increasing demands placed on IT and business leaders to align their strategies with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. It emphasises the role of technology leaders in achieving these objectives including cost reduction and higher growth. The report focuses on the importance of data-driven decision-making for sustainable practices in Australian businesses.

Logicalis Australia has launched its Partner Program for technology vendors to enhance its go-to-market success and drive solution innovation. The program aims to create tailored end-to-end solutions by collaborating with trusted partners, helping clients navigate the complex technology landscape.

Anthony shares tips on how you can sell the value of security throughout the business and shift the view of security from that of being just a cost centre.

In this video, three Australian IT channel figures speak about everything from the need to shift focus from system scalability to system robustness, what true transformation means (and why many projects during the pandemic weren't truly transformative) and provide their transformation tips. 

Innovation is essential for businesses to stay competitive and meet evolving customer needs, with CIOs playing a significant role in driving innovation. However, cybersecurity is often seen as a hindrance to innovation. To overcome this challenge, businesses should integrate security into their innovation strategies from the beginning and adopt agile and flexible approaches.