Built on 30 Years of Australian IT

Leader Cloud is part of the Leader — a proudly Australian-owned distributor with deep roots in the IT channel since 1996.

Leader Cloud

Our Cloud Story

Leader Cloud was established in 2020 as the dedicated cloud business unit of Leader, appointed as a Microsoft Indirect CSP to bring loud solutions to Australian MSPs and IT resellers. Based in Adelaide, our team providing the kind of hands-on support that larger distributors simply can't offer.

Today we work with 20+ vendors and support more than 4,000 partners across Australia, with a clear focus on helping them build profitable, scalable cloud practices. We're a small team, but we're backed by the full weight of the Leader 30-year track record in Australian IT.

2020

Year established

100%

Australian owned

4,000+ Partners Nationwide

Supporting MSPs and IT resellers across Australia with cloud solutions, vendor access, and hands-on technical support.

20+ Cloud Vendors

From Microsoft to cybersecurity and backup solutions — our vendor portfolio gives partners a complete cloud stack to offer their customers.

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Leader Timeline

30 Years in Australian IT

Leader was founded in Adelaide in 1996 and has grown into one of Australia's most trusted IT distributors — with 5 national branches, 270+ staff, and partnerships with 70+ global vendors. Leader Cloud inherits that legacy.

1996

Company Founded

Leader founded in Adelaide, initially importing dial-up modems.

2003

In-House Production

Commenced in-house production of the Leader PC brand.

2008

Largest PC Manufacturer

Became the largest Australian-owned PC manufacturer.

2012

National Expansion

Opened first interstate branch, beginning a nationwide footprint.

2015

100 Employees

Hit 100 staff milestone. Commenced Ubiquiti distribution. 50 direct vendors.

2016

20 Years & WA Opens

Celebrated 20 years. Acquired Altech. Fifth warehouse opens in WA.

2018

Acquisition of Anyware

Acquired Anyware. 175+ employees. Won nVidia Top Growth Award APAC.

2019

Distributor of the Year

ARN Channel Choice Distributor of the Year. nVidia #1 marketshare ANZ.

2020

Microsoft Indirect CSP — Leader Cloud Born

Appointed Microsoft Indirect CSP. Leader Cloud established as dedicated cloud business unit.

2021

Automation & Growth

First automated robotic warehouse in Sydney. 250+ staff. 70 vendor relationships.

2023

Acquires Alloy

Acquired Alloy Computer Distributors. Appointed Lenovo ISG Distributor. AutoStore facility online.

2024

Distributor of the Year — Again

ARN Channel Choice Distributor of the Year. Appointed Sophos Distributor. 270+ employees.