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Partners & Certifications

Technology Vendor Partnerships

Our team holds active certifications with major networking vendors, giving you access to technical support, validated designs, and warranty coverage.

Cisco Systems

Cisco partner for switching, routing, and wireless solutions. Our CCNA and CCNP-certified engineers design and deploy Cisco networks with vendor-backed support access.

Capabilities:

  • Catalyst switching (access, distribution, core)
  • ISR routing and site-to-site VPN
  • Meraki cloud-managed networking
  • Direct TAC escalation for support cases
Team holds CCNA & CCNP Enterprise certifications

Fortinet

Fortinet partner for firewall and security solutions. NSE 4 and NSE 7-certified engineers deploy FortiGate firewalls with advanced threat protection and secure SD-WAN.

Capabilities:

  • FortiGate firewall deployment and hardening
  • IPsec VPN and SSL-VPN configuration
  • FortiAnalyzer logging and reporting
  • Security Services (IPS, AV, web filtering)
Team holds Fortinet NSE 4 & NSE 7 certifications

Aruba / HPE

Aruba partner for enterprise Wi-Fi and switching. ACMA and ACCP-certified engineers deploy Aruba APs and controllers with predictive site surveys and heat-map validation.

Capabilities:

  • Aruba Instant and controller-based Wi-Fi
  • ClearPass network access control (NAC)
  • ArubaOS-CX switching (cloud-managed)
  • Wi-Fi 6/6E deployments with site surveys
Team holds Aruba ACCP & ACMA certifications

Ubiquiti Networks

Ubiquiti partner for cost-effective UniFi deployments. UEWA-certified engineers deploy UniFi switching, Wi-Fi, and routing for SMEs requiring budget-conscious solutions.

Capabilities:

  • UniFi switching and PoE infrastructure
  • UniFi Wi-Fi (U6, U7 access points)
  • UniFi Gateway and Dream Machine deployments
  • Cloud controller management (self-hosted or cloud)
Team holds Ubiquiti UEWA certification

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft partner for Azure cloud networking. Azure Administrator-certified engineers configure VNets, VPN Gateways, and ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity.

Capabilities:

  • Azure VNet design and subnet planning
  • Site-to-site VPN and Point-to-Site VPN
  • Azure Firewall and Network Security Groups
  • Azure ExpressRoute for dedicated connectivity
Team holds Azure Administrator certification

Amazon Web Services

AWS partner for cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure. Solutions Architect-certified engineers design VPCs, Transit Gateways, and Direct Connect integrations.

Capabilities:

  • VPC design with public/private subnets
  • Site-to-site VPN and AWS Client VPN
  • Transit Gateway for multi-VPC connectivity
  • AWS Direct Connect for on-premises integration
Team holds AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Security Framework Alignment

We design networks aligned with recognized security frameworks and industry best practices. While not formally certified, our approach incorporates these standards into every deployment.

ACSC Essential Eight Alignment

Our network designs support Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Essential Eight mitigation strategies, particularly for network segmentation and access controls.

Relevant Controls We Implement:

  • Network segmentation (VLAN isolation for critical systems)
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement for admin access
  • Application control (firewall whitelisting, deny-by-default)
  • Regular patching schedules for network infrastructure

Cyber Insurance Compliance

We help clients meet common cyber insurance policy requirements through documented security controls, MFA enforcement, and configuration backups.

Insurance Requirements We Support:

  • MFA for all administrative network access (documented)
  • Firewall rule documentation and quarterly reviews
  • Regular configuration backups (automated, version-controlled)
  • Incident response procedures and escalation paths
  • Network diagrams and asset inventory maintenance

ISO 27001 Principles

While SAER is not ISO 27001 certified, we incorporate information security management principles into network design, particularly for clients with compliance requirements.

ISO 27001 Principles We Apply:

  • Access control policies (least-privilege, role-based access)
  • Cryptographic controls (IPsec VPN, TLS enforcement)
  • Operations security (change management, config backups)
  • Communications security (network segmentation, firewalls)
  • System acquisition and maintenance (patching, lifecycle management)

Licensed Cabling Compliance

All structured cabling work is performed by licensed ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) registered cablers, ensuring compliance with Australian telecommunications regulations.

We follow AS/NZS and TIA/EIA standards for cable installation, testing, and documentation. Every cabling project includes certification test results and comprehensive as-built packs.

Compliance Standards

ACMA Registered Cablers

Licensed Open Registration cablers for all physical infrastructure work

AS/NZS 3080:2013

Australian/NZ standard for telecommunications installation practices

TIA-568 Standards

Commercial building cabling standards (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A)

Fluke DSX Certification

All cables tested and certified with Fluke DSX-5000 CertiFiber Pro

Licensed Cablers Only

All cabling work performed by ACMA-registered Open Registration cablers in compliance with Telecommunications Act 1997. Cabling licenses verified and current.

Certification Testing

Every cable tested to TIA-568-C standards using Fluke DSX-5000. Test results included in as-built pack with pass/fail status and performance margins.

Comprehensive Documentation

Cable schedules, floor plans with drop locations, label legends, and test results. All documentation provided in digital format with as-built pack at project completion.

Important Disclosure

SAER is not formally certified to ISO 27001, SOC 2, or other information security management standards. Our "alignment" statements indicate that we incorporate relevant principles and controls from these frameworks into our operational practices, but we do not claim formal accreditation. Vendor partner badges represent team certifications and access to support channels, not necessarily formal partnership tier status. All cabling work is performed by ACMA-licensed cablers who hold current Open Registration licenses as required by Australian law.

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