Infinigate Group, the leading technology platform and trusted advisor in cybersecurity, cloud, and network infrastructure, has announced a strategic investment in Wavelink, a fast-growing IT distributor specializing in cybersecurity and mobility in the Australian market. The investment, which was finalized on July 4th, will support the growth plans of both organizations and provide Infinigate with a solid entry into the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) market.
Under the agreement, Infinigate will gain a majority stake in Wavelink, while the company will continue to operate autonomously with its existing management team and retain a significant share of the business. Wavelink will also continue to operate under its own brand, with the addition of the “an Infinigate Group company” tagline to leverage the power of the Infinigate brand. Ilan Rubin will remain as the CEO of Wavelink and report to Mahmoud Nimer, President MEA and APAC at the Infinigate Group and co-founder of Starlink.
Founded in 1998, Wavelink is headquartered in Melbourne and has 55 staff members nationwide. The company is known for its portfolio of security and mobility vendors and its commitment to providing partners with complete solutions through technology expertise, local market knowledge, and industry-leading services. Over the past five years, Wavelink has experienced sustained double-digit growth and is now poised for further development.
Klaus Schlichtherle, CEO of the Infinigate Group, stated, “The strategic investment in Wavelink opens up a door into a new important market for Infinigate, beyond EMEA, in line with our global expansion plan. Our ethos and business approach are a perfect match. Together, we can boost our shared growth, through our complementary portfolio of solutions and combined knowledge and skills, thanks to a stronger and wider employee base.”
Ilan Rubin, CEO of Wavelink, added, “Infinigate’s investment enables us to accelerate Wavelink’s growth trajectory. This is the result of careful and considered joint planning by Infinigate and Wavelink over a two-year period, to create a framework that will ensure sustainable, long-term success for both organizations. The strong strategic alignment of the two organizations, in terms of both culture and offerings, is a solid base for future success.”
Wavelink will continue to drive local operations in Australia, ensuring business continuity for customers and employees. With the added financial muscle, programs, platforms, and systems of Infinigate, the company will be able to elevate its existing go-to-market offerings and support its planned expansion into the New Zealand market.
The Infinigate Group is a leading technology platform and trusted advisor in cybersecurity, cloud, and network infrastructure, covering over 100 countries. In the 2023-2024 financial year, the company’s revenue reached 2.3B€, and its focus and deep technical expertise on cybersecurity, secure networks, and secure cloud for SMB and enterprise set it apart. The group has 1,300 employees who provide locally tailored services complementing a robust central supply chain, sparking growth for partners, MSSPs, and vendors. In 2022, Starlink, Vuzion (now Infinigate Cloud), and Nuvias became part of the Infinigate Group.
Wavelink, founded in 1998, specializes in providing leading-edge enterprise solutions to the channel. The company distributes a range of products from Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Fortinet, Imprivata, Kontakt.io, Mobicall, Olinqua, Orca Security, SOTI, Scandit, Spectralink, and Stryker.
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