Macquarie Telecom, part of Macquarie Technology Group, announced it has signed a deal with CJD Equipment, a leading Australian distributor of construction equipment and trucks, to provide cyber security and networking services as the organisation moves to the cloud.
Founded in 1974, CJD Equipment supplies Australia’s construction and mining sectors with excavators, wheel loaders, hauliers, highway trucks, and more from world-leading brands including Volvo Construction Equipment, SDLG Construction Equipment, Kenworth, DAF, and Isuzu. The company is headquartered in Perth, employs more than 600 people, and operates 23 branches and dealerships nationwide, with a major focus on regional areas.
CJD Equipment replaced its Telstra agreement with Macquarie Telecom to uplift its cybersecurity and improve its network. As CJD expanded with new branches in Geelong and Canberra through 2023, a key priority for the company was migrating its accounting and inventory systems to the cloud. Macquarie deployed its AI-powered SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) technology and SD-WAN to facilitate this transition. The move aligns with Macquarie’s expertise in providing secure internet gateway services and cybersecurity support.
“We carefully chose our partners, and Macquarie Telecom stood out as a company that aligns with our values. When our previous provider restructured and removed our business relationship manager, Macquarie Telecom emerged as a reliable and principled partner,” said CJD Equipment Managing Director Alan Barnett.
“This industry is going to look very different in 10 years, and we’ve got a partner in Macquarie that can guide us, take us to the cloud, keep our operations and customer relationships secure, and ensure we can match up to the technological changes our customers and equipment manufacturing partners are making.”The SASE technology proactively monitors and provides insights on every device and network in CJD’s business, immediately flagging issues that can be escalated and solved by CJD’s and Macquarie’s teams. The AI capabilities mean it constantly evolves its understanding of the company’s baseline security to only flag abnormal behaviour and not become burdensome.
Meanwhile, SD-WAN technology has doubled connectivity speeds at all CJD’s branches. It also has backup 4G/5G connections in the event of a major telecom network outage, meaning phones, EFTPOS machines, and more can continue to work. As CJD expands and opens new branches, particularly in regional areas, the SD-WAN proves vital, as it can be operational within 24 hours.
“We don’t have growth restraints, even though we’re dealing with more data, more sites, more connected machines, and more field services where people operating machinery all over Australia can connect to us,” added Mr. Barnett.
Looking ahead, CJD Equipment aims to expand and supply quarry, mining, logistics, and construction companies working on major mining, quarry, and infrastructure projects around the nation. Macquarie Telecom, as a leading Australian hybrid cloud provider, will assist CJD with its digital transformation as it continues to migrate data and applications to the cloud.
“It’s incredible to see a CEO as engaged in their company’s digital infrastructure as Alan; he understands that it’s key to the company’s focus on great customer relationships and service,” said Aaron Tighe, Western Australia State Manager, Macquarie Telecom.
“There’s a passion there that has helped the company develop long-term success in Australia’s construction industry, and it’s the same passion driving Macquarie Telecom to uplift organisations that are underserved and overcharged.”