Enterprise IT hardware and networking suppliers
Australian organisations most often consider these suppliers for enterprise hardware and networking. Each entry shows the brands the supplier carries and whether it installs and supports what it sells.
Published by PicNet, one of the providers below. Details of the other providers come from their own websites, checked on 30 October 2026. How we compare providers.
What we compared
- Brands
- The hardware vendors each supplier names.
- Who they sell to
- Direct to businesses, or only through resellers.
- Installation and support
- Whether they install, configure and support what they sell.
- Location
- Sydney or Australian presence.
At a glance
| Provider | Based | Founded |
|---|---|---|
| AristaTech | Alexandria, Sydney | 2007 |
| Data#3 | Brisbane head office; North Sydney office | 1984 |
| Dicker Data | Kurnell, Sydney | 1978 |
| Equip Networks | Bellevue Hill, Sydney | 2015 |
| IP Trading | Matraville, Sydney | 2001 |
| IT Hardware Broker | Silverwater, Sydney | 2014 |
| PicNet | Crows Nest, Sydney | 2001 |
| Touchpoint Technology | Macquarie Park, Sydney | 2009 |
| XS Network Tech | Matraville, Sydney | Not stated |
The providers, in alphabetical order
AristaTech
AristaTech is a managed IT provider. Its services include vendor-neutral hardware procurement, an online hardware shop, and network work (Wi-Fi, switching, routing, firewalls) with staging, configuration and rollout.
- Suits
- Sydney businesses from a couple of staff to around 500.
- Brands and services
- No brands named; sells direct to businesses; stages, configures and supports.
Data#3
Data#3 is an ASX-listed technology company. It procures ICT hardware for organisations and handles configuration, installation, deployment, maintenance and disposal, alongside Cisco and HPE Aruba networking.
- Suits
- Organisations in sectors including healthcare, government and education.
- Brands and services
- Microsoft, Cisco, HP, HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung and others; sells direct to organisations; installs and maintains.
Dicker Data
Dicker Data is an ASX-listed distributor of hardware, software and cloud. It offers partner services such as staging and configuration, logistics and drop shipping.
- Suits
- IT resellers, managed service providers and system integrators. Dicker Data states that it works only with its network of over 12,000 resellers, so businesses buy its stock through a reseller.
- Brands and services
- APC, Cisco, Dell Technologies, HP, HPE, Lenovo, Microsoft, NetApp, NVIDIA, Samsung and others; sells through resellers only.
Equip Networks
Equip Networks is an Australian-owned Cisco reseller. It sells new and refurbished Cisco networking equipment, plus Meraki and Juniper, and designs, configures and installs networks.
- Suits
- Organisations with Cisco, Meraki or Juniper networking requirements.
- Brands and services
- Cisco Select Partner and Juniper Authorised Reseller; sells direct; designs, configures and installs.
IP Trading
IP Trading is a value-added reseller and distributor of networking, power and IT hardware. It handles quoting, sourcing and logistics, from single items to national rollouts, and runs an online store.
- Suits
- Australian businesses, government, industrial operators and not-for-profits, including MSPs and integrators.
- Brands and services
- Allied Telesis, APC, Arista, Aruba, Dell, Eaton, Fortinet, HPE, Juniper, Lenovo, Palo Alto Networks and others; sells direct; pre-shipment configuration and technical support.
IT Hardware Broker
IT Hardware Broker is an independent reseller of new and refurbished enterprise networking hardware, which it bench-tests in its own lab. It also offers licensing, on-site installation across greater Sydney and buy-backs.
- Suits
- Businesses, integrators and government suppliers across Australia.
- Brands and services
- Cisco, HPE Aruba, Dell, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Arista and others; sells direct; installs.
PicNetPublisher of this page
PicNet supplies enterprise servers, networking, storage and end-user hardware, and software licensing. Its engineers quote and configure the equipment.
- Suits
- Organisations that want hardware supplied, configured and supported by the same team that manages their IT.
- Brands and services
- Lenovo, Dell, HPE, HP, Microsoft Surface, Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet. Sells direct to businesses; configures, installs and supports.
Touchpoint Technology
Touchpoint Technology sells new, refurbished and legacy servers, storage and networking to businesses. It also offers rental and leasing, configuration, pre-staging and rollouts, and onsite hardware support.
- Suits
- Businesses in Australia and New Zealand, including defence, enterprise, finance, telecommunications and heavy industry.
- Brands and services
- Dell (Platinum Partner), HPE, Lenovo, IBM, NetApp, Pure, Cisco, Aruba, Juniper and others; sells direct; configures and supports onsite.
XS Network Tech
XS Network Tech is an independent distributor and online seller of new and refurbished enterprise network hardware. It ships the same day from its Sydney warehouse, with a 12-month return-to-base warranty.
- Suits
- Businesses, enterprise IT teams, government agencies and internet service providers.
- Brands and services
- Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, HPE, Juniper, Arista, NVIDIA and others; sells direct to businesses and government.
Questions buyers ask
How do I choose an enterprise hardware supplier?
Decide whether you need only the equipment or also configuration, installation and support. Check that the supplier sells direct to businesses (some distributors sell only to resellers), which brands it supplies, and whether it can deliver to all your sites. PicNet's hardware FAQ covers how it handles each of these.
Where can I buy enterprise networking hardware in Sydney with support?
Several suppliers on this page sell networking hardware and also install and support it. Ask who will configure the equipment and who you call when it fails.
Can I see current Australian hardware prices?
PicNet's hardware catalogue lists current prices from its Australian distribution feed, updated daily, with and without GST.
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