PARTNERSHIPS

Our Vendor Certifications & Partnerships

Milnsbridge maintains partner certifications with Microsoft, Fortinet, HP, HPE, and Access4. These relationships connect your environment to vendor escalation paths, current platform guidance, and proven deployment patterns across managed IT, cyber security, and managed voice.

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Avg Response

87%

First-Call Fix

E8

Aligned

24+

Years Experience

OUR TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

Microsoft PartnerFortinet Advocate PartnerHP Amplify PartnerHPE PartnerAccess4 Gold Partner

WHY IT MATTERS

Partner Certifications Are Not Just Logos

A partner badge is not marketing. The practical value is the support channels, training, and deployment guidance that sit behind it. For SMBs, this reduces delivery risk and shortens time to a stable outcome.

Validated Capability

Certified expertise across specific platforms and solution areas - not just reselling products.

Faster Escalation

Direct vendor escalation paths when issues require manufacturer involvement. No waiting in generic queues.

Better Standards

Configuration aligned to vendor best practices, security baselines, and lifecycle management guidance.

OUR PARTNERS

Vendor Certifications

Microsoft Partner

Microsoft Partner

Microsoft Partner since 2002. Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Entra ID, and Defender deployment and management. Core to most Australian SMB environments.

Typical focus areas

  • Microsoft 365 configuration, governance, and ongoing management
  • Identity and access management using Entra ID and policy controls
  • Device standards and security baselines for Windows endpoints
Fortinet Partner

Fortinet Advocate Partner (Integrator)

Firewalls and secure connectivity are not set-and-forget. Fortinet capability is most valuable when policies are maintained, firmware is controlled, and changes are tested with the business impact in mind.

Typical focus areas

  • FortiGate policy management, logging, and threat controls
  • Secure site-to-site and remote access VPN configuration
  • Change control for firmware updates and rule changes
HP Amplify Partner

HP Amplify Synergy Partner

Hardware decisions affect support workload, user productivity, and security posture. HP partnership supports consistent endpoint standards and predictable refresh planning.

Typical focus areas

  • Standardised device models to reduce support variation
  • Procurement guidance aligned to warranty and lifecycle
  • Deployment planning that supports secure configuration from day one
HPE Partner

HPE Business Partner

Many SMBs operate in hybrid environments with on-premise servers, local networking, and cloud services working together. HPE capability supports stable infrastructure foundations and sensible lifecycle choices.

Typical focus areas

  • Server and infrastructure planning aligned to workload needs
  • Network reliability and performance for critical sites
  • Backup planning for business continuity and recovery objectives
Access4 Gold Partner

Access4 Gold Partner

Voice is still a critical business system. A managed voice service should align to your identity platform, support mobility, and provide reliable support when call flows, numbers, or sites change.

Typical focus areas

  • Business number management, call routing, and user changes handled as a service
  • Operational support for day-to-day telephony requests
  • Integration with modern workplace patterns and security controls

ADDITIONAL TOOLS

Our Technology Stack

SentinelOne

AI-powered endpoint detection and response. Real-time threat detection with automated remediation.

ThreatLocker

Zero-trust application control. Default-deny allowlisting that blocks unauthorised software.

Cove Data Protection

Cloud backup with immutable storage and automated restore testing for servers and workstations.

Keeper Security

Enterprise password management. Secure credential sharing, dark web monitoring, and compliance reporting.

DNSFilter

Cloud-based DNS filtering. Blocks malicious domains, phishing sites, and inappropriate content.

Duo Security

Multi-factor authentication with adaptive policies, device trust, and phishing-resistant methods.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Certifications FAQ

Do partner logos mean you only use those vendors?+

No. They indicate capability and support pathways with specific platforms. We select the right fit for your environment and risk profile, and we work with additional vendors where the situation requires it.

How does a certification help during an outage or security incident?+

Partner relationships support structured escalation, clearer vendor support pathways, and faster access to platform guidance when incidents cross into vendor-managed areas. This means shorter resolution times when the issue is not entirely within our control.

Can you help with licensing and renewals?+

Yes. We assist with procurement guidance, renewal planning, and aligning licensing to the services you actually use. This covers Microsoft 365, Fortinet subscriptions, HP warranties, and Access4 voice licensing.

How do these partnerships connect to your managed services?+

Each partnership maps to a service outcome. Microsoft aligns to modern workplace and identity controls, Fortinet aligns to managed perimeter security, HP and HPE align to device and infrastructure foundations, and Access4 aligns to managed voice operations.

Want to Know More About Our Technology Stack?

We'll walk you through how our vendor partnerships and certifications directly benefit your business.

WHY MILNSBRIDGE

Trusted by Sydney Businesses Since 2002

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Vendor partnerships

24+

Years experience

87%

First-call resolution

4.9

Google rating

CERTIFIED EXPERTISE

Partner-Backed IT for Your Business

Our vendor certifications mean faster resolution, better configuration, and direct escalation when it matters.