Azure managed services with the bill kept in check
We design, migrate, secure and run Microsoft Azure for your business, and review the bill with you every month so it does not creep. Because we also run our own private cloud, we will tell you when a workload belongs somewhere other than Azure.
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- FixedMonthly fee for managing Azure, quoted after scoping
- 3Perth data centres behind AustinCloud, for workloads that suit it
- ISO 27001certified, audited externally
- Top 50MSP in Australia in 2024, 2025 and 2026
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Signs your Azure needs an owner
Azure makes it easy to start and easy to overspend. These are the problems we find most often when we first look at a subscription.
The bill grows every month
Servers sized for the busiest day run all year, test machines never get switched off and nobody set a budget alert.
FixBudgets and alerts, right sizing and reserved pricing where usage is steady, reviewed with you every month.
Servers moved across as they were
A lift and shift from an old server room kept every old problem. Now each one runs on a meter.
FixEach workload reviewed on its own: resize it, rebuild it, replace it with a SaaS product or move it to a fixed cost platform.
Security left at the defaults
Management ports open to the internet, shared admin accounts and no logging to show who changed what.
FixSecurity baselines on every subscription: Entra ID sign in with MFA for admins, private networking and logging.
Slower since the move
Microsoft's Australian Azure regions are in New South Wales, Victoria and Canberra, so every request from an office in WA crosses the country.
FixEach workload placed to suit where its users are, with systems that need low latency kept closer to home.
Tell us what you run in Azure, or what you are thinking of moving. A technical consultant will scope it with you and send a fixed monthly price.
Azure, looked after properly
Microsoft runs the platform. We run what you put on it: design, security, cost, backup and the monitoring on the workloads we manage.
Design and governance
Subscriptions, naming, tags, budgets and access set up so every resource has an owner and a cost centre.
Subscriptions, tags and access
Security baselines
The same baselines we apply everywhere: Entra ID sign in with MFA, least privilege admin access and logging.
Entra ID, MFA and logging
Cost optimisation
A monthly look at usage and cost, with right sizing and reserved pricing where it pays.
Budgets, right sizing and reservations
Backup and recovery
Backup for each Azure workload and a recovery plan that has been tested, not just written.
Backup, restore tests and recovery plans
Azure Virtual Desktop
A full Windows desktop and line of business apps for staff who work from home, site or a personal device.
Virtual desktops and remote apps
Hybrid connections
Office servers, AustinCloud and Azure linked securely, with identity managed in one place.
Site to site links and Entra ID
When Azure is the right call
We run Azure and our own private cloud, AustinCloud, so we have no reason to push you towards either. This is how we decide.
A strong fit
- Applications built on Azure services, such as Azure SQL or app hosting
- Workloads with big peaks or short lives, such as projects, testing and seasonal systems
- Azure Virtual Desktop for staff who need a full Windows desktop from anywhere
- Systems that need to sit close to Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
- A recovery site without building a second server room
Probably another option, and we will say so
- Core systems that run all day every day, where fixed monthly pricing in AustinCloud is easier to budget
- Workloads that send a lot of data out of the cloud, where egress charges add up. AustinCloud has no data egress charges
- Systems that must keep data in Western Australia. AustinCloud runs in three data centres in WA
How we move a workload to Azure
You get a plain English plan and a fixed quote before anything moves. Every cutover has a way back.
- 01
Assess
We list your servers and applications, measure how they are used and decide which belong in Azure, which in AustinCloud and which should be retired.
- 02
Design
Subscriptions, networking, identity, security baselines, backup and budgets designed before anything moves.
- 03
Migrate in waves
Workloads move in planned groups. Each cutover window is agreed in advance, usually outside business hours, with a tested way back.
- 04Ongoing
Run and review
Monitoring and alerts, patching and a monthly review of cost, security and backup health.
- Accounting
Regency Partners
An ageing office server switched off 18 days after the first PC moved to Entra ID, followed by Windows 11 and cloud printing.
- Engineering
Powertech
Moved from AWS to our private cloud as part of its Essential Eight alignment, then won a defence grade client.
- Mining services
Koch Solutions
More than 100 users across Perth and Port Hedland, with systems moved to NEXTDC P2 and fibre links between the sites.
- Client stories
All client stories
Sixteen stories with the numbers.
A top 50 MSP in Australia, three years running
Rated by our clients on Cloudtango, and audited every year on security, quality and cyber controls.
Top 50MSPs in Australia
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
Ranked on client satisfaction and service depth.
Read our 25 client reviews on Cloudtango
ISO 27001
Information securityHow we handle your data, passwords and access, audited every year.
How we protect your data
ISO 9001
Quality managementDocumented processes, so every engineer works to the same standard.
How we work
SMB1001 Gold
Cyber security, Level 3The 27 control cyber standard we take clients through, held ourselves.
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How much does Azure cost to run and manage?
Microsoft bills Azure on usage, so the bill moves month to month with what you run. Our management is a fixed monthly fee, quoted once we have scoped it with you. We set budgets and alerts so you see a change in cost before the invoice arrives.
Is our data stored in Australia or in Perth?
Microsoft's Australian Azure regions are in New South Wales, Victoria and Canberra, and we keep your workloads in Australian regions. If a system needs to stay in Western Australia, AustinCloud runs in three Perth data centres.
Should we use Azure or AustinCloud?
Often both. Azure suits applications built on its services, big peaks and virtual desktops. AustinCloud suits steady core systems that need fixed pricing, no egress charges or data kept in WA. When we scope it, we recommend a home for each workload.
How long does an Azure migration take, and is there downtime?
It depends on how many systems move. The design stage gives you dates before we start. Each wave has a cutover window agreed with you in advance, usually outside business hours. We test a way back first.
Is Azure pay as you go?
Yes, unless you choose reserved pricing, which trades a longer commitment for a lower rate. We explain that trade before you commit.
Can you take over from our current Azure partner or work with our IT person?
Yes. We review what is running, document it and take over admin access in a planned handover. If you have an internal IT person, we agree who does what at the start and they keep full visibility of the subscription.
What our clients say
1,800+ reviews from the people who call our Perth service desk every day.
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“Turns every IT problem into a non-issue”
Arthur turns every IT problem into a non-issue and does it with real patience and professionalism. He explains things in a way that makes the process easy and always leaves us feeling supported. We appreciate the way he handles every request.
Bronte J.Indian Ocean Hotel
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“Patient, capable and a genuine listener”
The support was outstanding. Patient, capable and a genuine listener, which is rare in support calls. He took the time to understand the issue and work through it with care. You are fortunate to have him on your team and the level of service was impressive.
Peter MidgleyPowertech
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“Steady, thoughtful and stress free”
Jamie put in a great deal of effort to resolve the problem and it showed in the result. His approach was steady and thoughtful and the support was appreciated. It made the whole experience smooth and stress free.
Jason CavallaroCallidus Process Solutions
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“Resolved the issue within minutes”
The consultant knew exactly what to do and resolved the issue within minutes. He talked through each step so I understood what was happening and made the process simple. The clear communication and fast resolution made a real difference.
Kirk LentonPilbara Construction
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“The extra guidance made it more valuable”
Brady tracked down an email I could not locate and took the time to show us how to search more effectively in the future. The extra guidance was helpful and made the experience more valuable. His support was straightforward and appreciated.
Tony YoungOptimus Real Estate
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“Resolved quickly, with none of my work lost”
They resolved my issue quickly and efficiently, which meant I didn’t lose any of the work I had done today. The support was clear and straightforward, and the outcome made a real difference to my day. Thank you.
Warner PriestInterContinental Energy
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“Calm, patient and always willing to help”
Dev Sandhu is outstanding in his knowledge and support. He has a calm and patient way of working through any IT issue and is always willing to help at short notice. His positive attitude makes the whole experience easier and more reassuring. Thank you to Dev and the team at Austin for the consistent support.
Peter AlexanderKoch Solutions
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“Refreshing after two unreliable IT providers”
After dealing with two unreliable IT providers in recent years, it has been refreshing to place my trust in Greg and the team at Austin. They have been professional and highly competent, even under pressure. Their support has made a real difference. Thank you, and keep it up.
Mark HutchisonLifewood
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