Expressway Spares – Secure Network Transformation

Client:
Expressway Spares

Industry:
Manufacturing

Services Rendered:
Design & Implementation (Networking)

About Expressway Spares

Discover how Expressway Spares modernised its network with S5 Technology Group, boosting performance, achieving Essential 8 compliance, and replacing MPLS with a scalable, secure VPN for cost-effective, high-speed connectivity.

Expressway Spares is a leading supplier of quality used, reconditioned, and new parts for Caterpillar and other earthmoving equipment. With several branches across Australia, they serve major mining, construction, and earthmoving companies worldwide.

Their extensive inventory and in-house reconditioning capabilities ensure reliable, cost-effective solutions for heavy machinery maintenance. Expressway Spares is known for its expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to exceptional service.

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The Challenge

Ageing MPLS Network
Lack of Security & Resilience
Complex Management & Scaling
Issues

Expressway Spares’ ageing MPLS network was a major bottleneck, with limited bandwidth (4–10 Mbps) constraining
operational efficiency and collaboration. As the company expanded, the network struggled to support modern cloudbased applications and secure remote access for employees.

Additionally, the legacy network lacked the resilience and security necessary to meet ACSC Essential 8 compliance. Expressway needed a modernised, high-availability network solution that would enhance security, improve performance, simplify management, and reduce operational costs.

S5 Technology Group was engaged as their trusted IT partner to design and implement a future-ready solution.

The Solution

S5 Technology Group designed a secure and scalable network solution for Expressway Spares, replacing the outdated and costly MPLS infrastructure with a high-speed, star-topology VPN leveraging Check Point firewalls. New fibre optic links, provisioned by TPG, delivered symmetrical speeds of 100, 200, and 500 Mbps, tailored to each branch's needs.

Our Approach

To ensure high availability, redundant connectivity was established across Expressway’s fully duplicated data centres in Sancrox, NSW. S5 deployed Cisco border routers using BGP for automated failover, ensuring seamless continuity in case of a link failure.

Security was a top priority, with Check Point firewalls providing advanced threat prevention. HTTPS inspection was rolled out gradually to minimise disruptions, while Cisco Duo was integrated for multi-factor authentication (MFA), securing remote access to the corporate network and ERP. The migration of on-premises Windows server shares to SharePoint and OneDrive reduced administrative overhead and improved collaboration.

Check Point endpoint protection, SaaS and email security, and threat extraction were seamlessly integrated, all managed via a single-pane-ofglass interface. The modular nature of the solution allows Expressway to scale bandwidth or add new sites with minimal effort. S5 delivered a future-proof, high-performance network that met Expressway’s security and operational requirements while achieving significant cost savings.

The Outcome

Significant Performance Improvement
Enhanced Security & Compliance
Scalability & Cost Savings

Expressway Spares now benefits from a vastly improved network with enhanced security, performance, and reliability. The new VPN-based architecture eliminated MPLS bandwidth constraints, with speeds increasing up to 500 Mbps, significantly improving application performance and user experience. The highavailability design ensures continuous operations, even in the event of link failures.

Security posture was greatly strengthened with Check Point firewalls, endpoint protection, and SaaS and email security, meeting ACSC Essential 8 compliance targets. MFA via Cisco Duo secured remote access, while cloud migration reduced IT administration overhead.

The streamlined infrastructure not only simplified management but also delivered cost efficiencies by eliminating expensive MPLS contracts. Expressway now enjoys a scalable, resilient, and secure network that supports its growing business needs while reducing operational complexity.

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