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Working notes on Melbourne managed IT — cloud migration, Microsoft 365 backup, Essential 8, vendor pricing math. We publish what we'd want to read before signing an MSP contract.

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Accounting Firm IT Support Pricing in Melbourne — 2026 Guide

What does IT support for a Melbourne accounting firm cost in 2026? Three honest pricing tiers (small / mid / large), the six factors that move the number, and the TPB, ATO, Essential 8 and APRA compliance you can't skip. Plus red flags when choosing an MSP.

2026-06-05 10 min read
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cloud

Melbourne MSP Pricing Guide: Plans, Models & Buying Checklist (2026 Edition)

How much does an MSP cost in Melbourne in 2026? Compare 3 pricing models, see what is really included vs quietly excluded, and avoid the 5 most common quote traps. Includes scenarios for 15-person accounting firms, 30-person logistics businesses, and 10-person NFPs.

2026-05-27 9 min read
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cyber

Microsoft 365 ransomware recovery — Melbourne SMB guide

A short English overview of the Chinese deep-dive: how M365 ransomware actually plays out for a Melbourne SMB, the four-step emergency response, and why a third-party backup is the only real safety net.

2026-05-15 3 min read
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backup

SkyKick vs Veeam Microsoft 365 backup — 2026 comparison

TL;DR English summary of the Chinese deep-dive: SkyKick suits 5–25 staff with no IT, Veeam suits 25+ with data-sovereignty needs. Both bundled identically into our pricing.

2026-05-15 3 min read
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cyber

Essential 8 ML1 self-assessment for Melbourne SMBs

A 30-minute self-assessment of your current Essential 8 maturity. Eight controls, plain-English questions, scored honestly. Use it to brief your insurer or to spot what to fix first.

2026-05-11 8 min read
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