Ingram Micro adds AirBridge Networks to New Zealand and Pacific distribution portfolio

Ingram Micro has signed a distribution agreement in with connectivity specialist AirBridge Networks, giving partners across New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea and French Polynesia access to its ARNI network resilience platform.

ARNI is a purpose-built networking and resilience solution stack that combines satellite connectivity - including Starlink - with ruggedised physical infrastructure, integrated power systems, enterprise networking and cybersecurity technologies.

It is designed to support secure communications in remote locations, temporary worksites and operationally critical environments where traditional infrastructure may be unavailable or disrupted.

For Ingram Micro partners, the addition of ARNI creates a new line around business continuity, disaster preparedness and secure remote connectivity.

AirBridge said it selected Ingram Micro for its established partner ecosystem, networking and cybersecurity expertise and its existing relationship with Fortinet - a combination the two companies said makes the deal particularly relevant to partners already deploying Fortinet-based security and networking solutions.

"ARNI expands our ability to help partners deliver beyond traditional connectivity solutions," said Krita Karani, business manager at Ingram Micro.

"By combining connectivity, cybersecurity and rapid deployment capabilities in a single platform, ARNI helps partners support organisations that cannot afford communications downtime."

Douglas Stephens, group managing director and CEO of AirBridge Networks, said the relationship extended beyond distribution and into enablement.

"By combining AirBridge's networking technology with Ingram Micro's channel expertise, technical resources and established Fortinet ecosystem, we are helping partners deliver smarter, more secure and more resilient connectivity solutions," he said.

The company will demonstrate the ARNI range at Ingram Micro Experience 2026 on 13 October at the Auckland Showgrounds.