Addressing the escalating cybersecurity concerns among Australian businesses, cloud and telecommunications provider Hosted Network has taken a significant step by becoming an official distributor of Sophos MSP (Managed Service Provider) solutions. This strategic move aims to streamline cybersecurity sourcing for businesses, providing simplified operations and enhanced accessibility to all Sophos MSP Flex monthly subscriptions through Hosted Network.
This partnership extends the existing collaboration between Sophos and Hosted Network, which began with the joint development of the SecureNetwork firewall solution based on Sophos Firewall. The latest development integrates Sophos MSP Flex with Hosted Network’s rebilling platform, optimizing reconciliation processes and ensuring accurate customer usage invoicing across the Sophos MSP portfolio.
The collaboration offers end-to-end security solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their clients, combining the technological expertise of Sophos with Hosted Network’s capabilities. Ben Town, CEO of Hosted Network, explained the transition to a fully Managed Service Provider distributor model, emphasizing the strategic decision to leverage Sophos for turnkey solutions like SecureNetwork. Town highlighted the customer-centric approach, enabling businesses to access all their cybersecurity-as-a-service needs conveniently through a centralized platform.
Cameron Reid, MSP Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan at Sophos, acknowledged the rapid evolution of digital threats, recognizing the challenge for businesses to keep pace independently. Reid expressed optimism, stating that businesses no longer need to face this challenge alone, emphasizing the collaboration with Hosted Network to enable more Australian MSPs to leverage Sophos MSP Flex. The goal is to empower these MSPs in defending their customers against the ever-evolving and complex nature of digital threats.
Reid emphasized the significance of this arrangement, noting that as the threat landscape evolves swiftly, businesses can now rely on the collaboration with Hosted Network to leverage Sophos MSP Flex effectively. This partnership enhances the accessibility and user-friendliness of Sophos’ cybersecurity solutions for Australian businesses, positioning Hosted Network as a key player in the cybersecurity space and reinforcing the defense against evolving digital threats. Sophos MSP Flex is now readily available through Hosted Network, marking a transformative phase in the cybersecurity landscape in Australia.
