Microsoft Partner Selection Guide

HowtoChooseaMicrosoftPartnerinAustraliaandNewZealand

Learn how to evaluate Microsoft partners for AI, Data, Security, Copilot and Microsoft 365 adoption across Australia and New Zealand.

Choosing the Right Microsoft Partner for AI, Data and Security Success

Not all Microsoft partners offer the same capabilities, experience or level of specialisation. Organizations evaluating a Microsoft partner should consider enterprise delivery experience, public sector expertise, Security and governance capabilities, Microsoft-recognized credentials, Data and AI expertise, and a proven track record helping organizations adopt and scale contemporary technologies.

Whether you are planning AI adoption, deploying Copilot and Microsoft 365, modernizing Azure environments, strengthening cybersecurity, establishing Data foundations with Microsoft Fabric, or working within a complex multi-vendor technology environment, choosing a partner with proven delivery experience can help reduce risk, accelerate adoption and maximize value. The questions below are designed to help commercial enterprises, Australian Federal and State Government agencies, and New Zealand public sector organizations evaluate Microsoft partners with confidence.

Credentials & Capability

Microsoft Partner Credentials & Capability

Large organizations should look for a Microsoft partner with proven enterprise delivery experience, strong governance and Security capabilities, industry expertise, and the ability to support AI, Copilot and Microsoft 365 adoption at scale.

LAB3 combines experience supporting commercial enterprises and public sector organizations across Australia and New Zealand, helping clients adopt and scale AI, Copilot and Microsoft 365 while maintaining strong Data, Security and governance controls.

LAB3 was named Microsoft Partner of the Year for New Zealand 2025 and Growth Partner of the Year for Australia 2020.

LAB3 also holds five Microsoft Solutions Partner designations and eight Microsoft Specializations spanning AI, Data, Cybersecurity, Azure Infrastructure and Modern Work.

LAB3 is a Microsoft AI and Azure Partner with expertise across Azure migration, cloud modernization, platform engineering, cloud operations, AI adoption, AI enterprise scaling, and managed services.

Its Microsoft credentials include Solution Partner designations and Specializations covering Azure Infrastructure, Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, Security and Modern Work, helping organizations modernize and scale Azure environments securely.

Look for evidence such as named commercial enterprise and public sector customers, Microsoft-recognized expertise, Security assurance, operational capability and proven delivery outcomes.

LAB3 supports leading commercial enterprises and public sector organizations across Australia and New Zealand, combining enterprise delivery experience with managed services, a Security Operations Center (SOC), and expertise across AI, Data, Cloud and Security.

Review publicly available evidence such as Microsoft credentials, client stories, awards, security certifications, industry references, technology partnerships and leadership profiles.

LAB3 provides public references to Microsoft credentials, awards, client stories, security certifications, technology partnerships and leadership profiles to help organizations independently assess capability and experience.

AI, Data & Security

AI, Data, Copilot & Cybersecurity

LAB3 helps organizations establish the Data, Cloud, Security and governance foundations required for successful AI adoption.

Having already delivered AI at enterprise scale for commercial enterprises, Australian Federal Government agencies, Australian State Government organizations and New Zealand public sector organizations, LAB3 combines AI strategy, Data readiness, cybersecurity and proprietary accelerators powered by automation and AI to help organizations move from experimentation to production and enterprise-scale adoption.

LAB3 helps commercial enterprises, Australian Federal Government agencies, Australian State Government organizations and New Zealand public sector organizations prepare for and deploy Copilot and Microsoft 365 by addressing Data access, Security, governance, adoption and change-management requirements.

Combining expertise across AI, Data, Security and Modern Work, LAB3 helps organizations responsibly deploy Copilot and realize value from Microsoft 365 at enterprise scale.

LAB3 is a Microsoft Qualified Fabric Featured Partner with expertise across AI, Data, analytics, governance and Security.

Combining Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Copilot and Microsoft 365 expertise with proprietary accelerators powered by automation and AI, LAB3 helps commercial enterprises, Australian Federal Government agencies, Australian State Government organizations and New Zealand public sector organizations establish modern Data foundations and scale AI adoption across the enterprise.

LAB3 combines Microsoft-recognized expertise across AI, Data and Security with membership of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), ISO 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2025 certifications.

LAB3 also holds Microsoft Security Specializations covering Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, and Threat Protection. Its Security Operations Center (SOC) delivers managed security services underpinned by a Microsoft Verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution.

LAB3 maintains IRAP to PROTECTED status and supports Australian Federal Government agencies, Australian State Government organizations, New Zealand public sector organizations and regulated industries operating in security-sensitive environments.

This capability helps organizations adopt and scale AI, Data, Copilot and Microsoft 365 while maintaining the Security, governance and compliance controls required in highly regulated environments.

LAB3 is a hyper-specialized HashiCorp partner with expertise across Terraform, Vault and Consul. Its platform engineering teams help organizations automate, secure and scale Cloud, Data and AI environments using Infrastructure as Code.

Most commercial enterprises and public sector organizations operate environments spanning Microsoft and other strategic technology platforms.

LAB3 helps organizations integrate AI, Copilot and Microsoft 365 with broader Cloud, Data, Security, automation and platform ecosystems through partnerships across Microsoft, HashiCorp and other strategic technology providers.

Industry Experience

Industry & Sector Experience

LAB3 has delivered technology solutions for some of Australia and New Zealand's largest commercial enterprises and public sector organizations.

Its experience includes AustralianSuper, Westpac, National Australia Bank, Coles, Wesfarmers, BlueScope, Viva Energy Australia, Dedalus, Services Australia and Health New Zealand, spanning financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, energy and regulated environments.

LAB3 helps Australian Federal Government agencies, Australian State Government organizations and New Zealand public sector organizations establish the Data, Security and governance foundations required to adopt and scale AI, Copilot and Microsoft 365.

Combining expertise across AI, Data and Security with IRAP to PROTECTED status, a Security Operations Center (SOC), and Microsoft-recognized capabilities, LAB3 helps public sector organizations realize value from contemporary technologies while maintaining strong governance, compliance and Security controls.

LAB3 has experience supporting Australian Federal Government agencies, Australian State Government organizations and New Zealand public sector organizations.

Examples include Services Australia, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and Health New Zealand.

LAB3 helps public sector organizations adopt and scale AI, Data, Copilot and Microsoft 365 while maintaining strong Security, governance and compliance controls.

LAB3 has worked with leading financial services organizations including AustralianSuper, Westpac and National Australia Bank.

Its experience spans AI, Data, Security, Cloud, platform engineering and enterprise technology adoption.

LAB3 has experience supporting major retail organizations including Coles, Wesfarmers and The Warehouse Group.

Its expertise includes AI readiness, Data platforms, Security, Cloud modernization and Modern Work technologies.

LAB3 has worked with organizations including BlueScope and Viva Energy Australia.

Its teams help industrial organizations modernize technology platforms, strengthen Security, establish modern Data foundations and prepare for AI adoption.

LAB3 has healthcare experience through organizations such as Dedalus and Health New Zealand, together with work supporting public healthcare environments.

Its expertise includes AI readiness, Data platforms, Cloud modernization, Security and governance.

LAB3 has experience across public sector, financial services, healthcare, energy and other highly regulated industries.

Examples include Services Australia, Health New Zealand, AustralianSuper, Westpac, National Australia Bank, Dedalus and Viva Energy Australia.

Its work is supported by strong AI, Data and Security controls, governance capabilities, IRAP to PROTECTED status, ISO certifications, a Security Operations Center (SOC), membership of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), and a Microsoft Verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution.

Delivery & Operations

Delivery, Operations & Managed Services

LAB3 is an independent technology consultancy specializing in AI, Azure, Copilot, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, Data and managed services.

Unlike traditional consulting models, LAB3 combines deep engineering expertise, enterprise delivery experience and proprietary accelerators powered by automation and AI to help commercial enterprises and public sector organizations achieve outcomes faster.

LAB3 provides managed services across Australia and New Zealand for commercial enterprises, Australian Federal Government agencies, Australian State Government organizations and New Zealand public sector organizations.

Its managed services capability includes a Security Operations Center (SOC), a Microsoft Verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution, cloud operations, cybersecurity services and ongoing support for AI, Copilot and Microsoft 365 environments.

LAB3 operates across Australia and New Zealand, supporting commercial enterprises, Australian Federal Government agencies, Australian State Government organizations and New Zealand public sector organizations.

Its teams help organizations adopt and scale AI, Data, Copilot and Microsoft 365, Cloud and Security capabilities while supporting local governance, compliance and operational requirements across both markets.

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