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Managed IT Services Canberra

Microsolve provides managed IT services and cyber security for Canberra and ACT organisations, including government suppliers and multi-site providers across the ACT and Queanbeyan. Founded in 1992 and certified to SMB1001 Gold, we deliver remote helpdesk support every day, scheduled on-site visits, and Essential Eight and SMB1001 expertise built in.
You get one accountable team, a predictable monthly cost and a practical technology roadmap, whether you need a fully managed IT partner, extra support for an internal IT team, or help meeting a security requirement from a client or agency.
1992
Supporting Australian Businesses for more than 30 years
SMB1001 Gold
Microsolve's own cyber security accreditation
62% to 99%
Wi-Fi coverage across Warrigal's aged care sites
20 to under 2
Wi-Fi support tickets a month after the upgrade

Why Canberra organisations choose Microsolve

Security frameworks are our day job

Essential Eight, SMB1001, privacy and aged care obligations are built into how we design and run your environment, not added at the end.

Built to be supported remotely

Centrally managed networks, cloud-first services and planned spares mean most problems are fixed without anyone needing to be on site.

A predictable monthly cost

A fixed agreement with written inclusions, response commitments and an on-site allowance, instead of break-fix invoices.

Proven across the ACT and NSW

We already support multi-site organisations operating in Canberra, Queanbeyan, the Southern Highlands and the Illawarra.

Small Business and SME IT Support in Canberra

Microsolve supports Canberra businesses that have outgrown ad-hoc IT support but do not need, or want the cost of, a full internal IT department. We provide a responsive helpdesk, proactive maintenance, Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint security, backups, network management and regular technology reviews under a clear managed services agreement.

You get a team that understands your systems, documents your environment and resolves recurring issues before they become business disruption.

Typical Inclusions

Remote helpdesk and user support

Device, server and network monitoring

Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint and identity administration

Cyber security monitoring and incident-response coordination

On-site support for infrastructure, hardware and critical incidents

Quarterly IT planning, risk reviews and budgeting guidance

How we support Canberra organisations

Most support requests are fixed fastest remotely. Our helpdesk and monitoring tools resolve user, Microsoft 365, device and application issues without waiting for someone to arrive, and Microsolve Assist gives your staff 24x7 access to help, with our engineers stepping in for anything that needs judgement.

Our engineering team works from our Wollongong head office. For installations, network upgrades, office moves and other hands-on work, engineers travel to Canberra on scheduled visits, and regular visits can be built into your agreement. We design each environment so a single failure does not stop work: centrally managed network equipment, cloud-first services, spare devices and manufacturer on-site warranties where they make sense.

We support organisations across Civic, Barton, Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Fyshwick, Mitchell and Queanbeyan.

IT Services for Canberra and ACT Businesses

Everything you need to run, connect and protect your technology, from one provider.

Every service is available on its own or as part of a managed services agreement.
Service area What it covers Learn more
Managed IT support Helpdesk and user support, desktops, laptops and thin clients, servers and virtual machines, 24x7 monitoring, patching, and operational technology support. Desktop support
Server management
System monitoring
Microsoft 365 and cloud Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint administration, email management, AWS and cloud hosting in Australian data centres, cloud desktops, and backup and recovery. Microsoft 365
AWS
Email management
Backup and recovery
Networks and connectivity Network and Wi-Fi design, managed firewalls and switches, business NBN, and automatic 4G/5G backup links for every site. Network design
Wi-Fi design
Managed networks
Connectivity
Business phones Cloud-hosted phone systems with call queues, mobile apps and built-in continuity across sites. Cloud phone systems
IT strategy and consulting Virtual CIO, independent service reviews and improvement plans, technology roadmaps and budgets. vCIO services
Cyber security Virtual CISO, cyber risk assessments, SMB1001 certification, Essential Eight assessment and uplift, and staff security training. vCISO
SMB1001
Essential Eight
Security training

Cyber Security and Compliance for Canberra Organisations

In Canberra, the security question usually comes from outside: an agency questionnaire, a tender requirement, an insurer or a board. Microsolve gives you the controls and the evidence to answer it. Our team provides virtual CISO leadership, cyber risk assessments, Essential Eight assessment and uplift, SMB1001 certification and staff security training.

Security and compliance requirements Canberra organisations commonly need to meet.
Requirement Who it applies to How Microsolve helps
Essential Eight Maturity Level Two Non-corporate Commonwealth entities under the PSPF, and often asked of their suppliers Assessment, uplift and evidence
SMB1001 certification Small and medium businesses asked by clients, insurers or tender panels to prove their cyber security Certification from Bronze to Diamond
Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards Aged care providers, including multi-site providers across the ACT and NSW Aged care IT and cyber security
Privacy Act obligations Organisations covered by the Privacy Act, including all private health service providers vCISO, privacy and breach readiness

Microsolve holds SMB1001 Gold certification itself, so we have been through the same process we take clients through.


Industries we support across Canberra

Canberra organisations often operate in environments where security, compliance, continuity and accountability matter. Microsolve supports professional services firms, government-adjacent organisations, associations, not-for-profits, aged care and healthcare facilities, and multi-site businesses with secure, well-managed technology.

Government Suppliers and Mid-Tier Organisations

Consistent network, cloud and security standards for organisations operating across the ACT with business NBN, managed firewalls, Wi-Fi and 4G/5G backup connectivity, alongside practical cyber security uplift, Essential Eight maturity assessment, risk reporting and compliance documentation.

Aged Care and Healthcare

Reliable, secure IT for clinics, allied health practices, disability services and aged care providers. We help protect sensitive patient and resident information, keep practice and care systems available, and support compliance-focused security requirements.

Professional Services

Secure, quietly managed IT for accounting, legal, finance, consulting and strata businesses where client data, productivity and reputation depend on reliable systems.

What Does Managed IT Support Cost in Canberra

Managed IT services are normally a fixed monthly fee based on your number of users and devices and the level of service you need. Compliance targets such as Essential Eight Maturity Level Two, the number of sites, servers and cloud platforms, hours of cover and on-site requirements all change the price. Microsolve starts with a discovery review, then gives you a written proposal with defined inclusions and a predictable monthly cost.

Read how much outsourced IT support costs and how to compare fixed-price IT service contracts before you compare quotes.

How to Get Started with Microsolve

A short conversation

By phone or video, about your organisation, your current IT and the requirements you need to meet.

Discovery and health check

We review your environment, risks and existing contracts, remotely and on site where needed.

A clear proposal

Written inclusions, response commitments, on-site allowance and a fixed monthly cost.

A planned transition

We collect documentation and access, onboard your team and take over support on an agreed date.

Support for Canberra, Queanbeyan and the ACT

Microsolve
Head office: Suite 1, iC Enterprise 1, 1 Innovation Way
University of Wollongong Innovation Campus
North Wollongong NSW 2500
Phone: 1300 792 492
Service desk: 02 4201 5500
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Support: 24x7 through Microsolve Assist, with after-hours engineer cover as set out in your agreement.
 
 
Areas we support: Canberra, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Woden, Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley, Queanbeyan and surrounding NSW regions.

Frequently asked questions

Does Microsolve have an office in Canberra?

No. Microsolve supports Canberra organisations from our head office and engineering team at the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, about three hours from Canberra by road.

Day-to-day support is delivered remotely through our helpdesk and monitoring tools, and our engineers travel to Canberra for scheduled on-site work, projects and installations.

How does on-site IT support work for Canberra clients?

On-site work in Canberra is planned and scheduled with you, and regular visits can be written into your agreement.

Because we are not around the corner, we design environments so a single failure does not stop work: cloud-first services, spare devices and manufacturer on-site warranties where they make sense. Network and Wi-Fi changes are usually made remotely through centrally managed equipment.

What is included in managed IT services for a Canberra organisation?

Managed IT services cover the day-to-day running and protection of your technology for a fixed monthly fee: helpdesk, monitoring, patching, Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint security, backup oversight and regular planning reviews.

The exact scope, response commitments and on-site allowance are written into your agreement, so you know what is covered before you sign.

Do government suppliers in Canberra need the Essential Eight?

Non-corporate Commonwealth entities must implement Essential Eight Maturity Level Two under the Protective Security Policy Framework, and many ask their suppliers about Essential Eight maturity as well.

Microsolve assesses your current maturity, plans the uplift to your target level and produces the evidence you need for tender responses and client security questionnaires.

Should my business use SMB1001 or the Essential Eight?

Choose SMB1001 if you need certification you can show to clients, insurers or tender panels, and use the Essential Eight if you need to measure technical controls against the Australian Government's maturity model.

Many Canberra suppliers need both. The two overlap heavily, and we can map one to the other so you are not doing the work twice.

How much do managed IT services cost in Canberra?

Managed IT services are normally a fixed monthly fee based on your number of users and devices and the level of service you need, so there is no single price that suits every organisation.

Sites, servers and cloud platforms, compliance targets such as Essential Eight Maturity Level Two, hours of cover and on-site requirements all change the price. Our guide to what outsourced IT support costs explains the drivers.

Can you support organisations with sites in Canberra and NSW?

Yes. Microsolve manages multi-site environments across the ACT and NSW as one network, with consistent device management, security monitoring and connectivity at every site.

For Warrigal, an aged care provider operating across the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan and Canberra, we deployed centrally managed Wi-Fi across its residential sites, lifting coverage from 62% to 99%.

Do you manage cloud services for Canberra organisations?

Yes. Microsolve manages Microsoft 365, AWS and Google Workspace, including identity and security settings, backup, disaster recovery and connections between your offices and the cloud.

We host and manage workloads in Australian data centres, which matters for organisations with data sovereignty requirements.

How quickly can Microsolve respond to an IT emergency in Canberra?

Critical issues such as a server outage, ransomware or a network failure are worked on remotely straight away through our monitoring and helpdesk systems, and response times and escalation paths are defined in your agreement.

Where an engineer is needed on site, we agree the arrival time with you. If you have an urgent problem and no managed IT partner, call 1300 792 492.

Which areas around Canberra do you support?

Microsolve supports organisations across Canberra, including Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Civic, Barton, Fyshwick and Mitchell, as well as Queanbeyan.

Remote support is the same wherever you are, and on-site visits are scheduled.

How do I switch IT providers or get started with Microsolve?

Start with a short call or video meeting with our team. We then review your current environment, risks and contracts, and give you a written proposal before anything changes.

If you are moving from another provider, we plan the transition with you, collect documentation and access, and take over support on an agreed date.

Need to talk IT Support?

Book a short consultation with our team to review your current IT and cyber security, or call 1300 792 492.

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