Gold Coast, Australia – February 18, 2026 – The Missing Link has been recognised as Acquisition Partner of the Year at the Hitachi Vantara Exchange 2026, held on the Gold Coast. The award acknowledges outstanding performance in driving new business growth, delivering customer value, and strengthening strategic alignment with Hitachi Vantara.
The annual Exchange event brought together partners and industry leaders from across the region for several days of forward-looking insights, collaboration, and discussion on the evolving technology landscape. Key themes included data resilience, hybrid cloud innovation, AI-driven transformation, and the increasing demand for secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.
The Missing Link was recognised for its consistent success in identifying and securing new opportunities, while helping organisations modernise their environments and accelerate business transformation initiatives. Over the past year, the partnership has delivered significant outcomes for clients across industries, combining Hitachi Vantara’s enterprise-grade data infrastructure with The Missing Link’s deep technical expertise and customer-first approach.
Ashley Steadman, Modern Infrastructure & AI Sales Manager at The Missing Link, said the award reflects the strength of the partnership and the commitment of both teams.
“We’re incredibly proud of our team and the strength of our partnership with Hitachi Vantara. Growing together has been positive not just for our businesses, but for our customers as well as it allows us to bring proven, enterprise‑grade infrastructure solutions to organisations of all sizes. This award reflects the trust our clients place in us and the tangible outcomes we’re delivering through that collaboration.”
As organisations across Australia and New Zealand continue to prioritise data modernisation, cyber resilience, and AI-readiness, The Missing Link remains committed to working alongside leading technology vendors such as Hitachi Vantara to provide innovative, secure, and outcome-driven solutions.
This latest recognition further strengthens The Missing Link’s position as a trusted technology partner, helping organisations navigate complexity and unlock long-term value from their IT investments.
About The Missing Link
The Missing Link, an Infosys company, is a leading provider of Cyber Security, IT & Cloud, and AI & Automation solutions operating across Australia and the United Kingdom. Established in 1997, the company delivers award-winning expertise through a team of over 200 professionals and maintains strong partnerships with more than 160 technology vendors. Backed by Infosys, The Missing Link combines trusted local service with global scale, enabling businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital landscape. For more information, visit www.themissinglink.com.au.
