Baiada Poultry modernises network infrastructure via lp.Glass and Fortinet

Australian cybersecurity and network services provider lp.Glass has successfully modernised Baiada Poultry’s national network infrastructure.

The modernisation was delivered in partnership with Fortinet and is intended to enhance Baiada’s operational resilience, security and visibility across the agribusiness’s vertically integrated ‘paddock to plate’ supply chain.

Baiada Poultry is one of Australia’s largest poultry producers and operates a 24x7 environment where minutes of downtime can disrupt production, logistics, and supply continuity across breeding farms, feed mills, processing plants, and distribution facilities.

The engagement began with a network segmentation and security program designed to isolate critical systems and ensure operational continuity. This foundation let Baiada Poultry undertake a broader network modernisation, including the deployment of Fortinet Secure SD‑WAN, next‑generation firewalls, upgraded switching, and a wireless refresh to support complex IT and operational technology (OT) environments. 

Through the adoption of the Fortinet Security Fabric, Baiada Poultry unified its firewall, SD‑WAN, switching, and wireless infrastructure under a centrally managed architecture. The implementation of a security operations capability using FortiAnalyzer further improved visibility, letting Baiada Poultry’s IT team shift from reactive issues resolution to proactive monitoring and optimisation, the company said.

The solution also helps ensure that Baiada Poultry has the ability segment its network in the event of a cyber incident, increasing its resilience and helping to avoid any costly downtime. 

“Ip.Glass understands Baiada Poultry’s environment and works with us to recommend the right solutions," John Saba, head of IT infrastructure at Baiada Poultry, said.

"Together with Fortinet, Ip.Glass helped us reduce management overheads and pressure on our small team while giving us greater control and visibility across the network to prevent any possible downtime.” 

“The success of the project reflects a deep, collaborative partnership built on operational understanding rather than a transactional approach,” said lp.Glass’s MD Semyon Taskin.

“Baiada Poultry’s business is complex, fast‑moving, and unforgiving of downtime. By spending time on‑site and understanding how its operations run, we have been able to design and support a network that delivers resilience today while providing a base for future automation, growth, and innovation."

“Organisations like Baiada Poultry operate in highly time-sensitive environments where resilience, visibility, and control are critical to maintaining continuity across complex supply chains," John Milionis, director of channel and distribution for ANZ at Fortinet, said.

"This project highlights the value of strong partner collaboration in delivering integrated networking and cybersecurity outcomes, helping customers simplify operations, strengthen security posture, and confidently support ongoing transformation in complex IT and OT environments."