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IT consulting and technology planning

Spend on technology once, not twice.

Plain advice before you spend: what to buy, what to keep, and what it will really cost.

The problem
The wrong vendor chosen too early. A budget that did not account for hidden costs.

A solution designed for someone else’s business and forced to fit yours. Technology projects that go over budget, miss deadlines, and fail to deliver what was promised almost always have one thing in common — nobody did the proper discovery and design work upfront.

This is for you if
  • You are moving office or opening a new site
  • You are about to spend serious money on technology
  • You need to replace an old phone system or server
  • You want a plan before you choose a supplier
Why Alphalogix

The Alphalogix difference.

Most IT companies set things up and leave. Here is what you get when you work with us instead.

One team, one number

Five suppliers, or one phone call.

Most businesses juggle a different company for IT, phones, internet, cameras and security, and each one blames the others. With us there is one team and one number, and we own the problem until it is fixed.

02 8043 6550One number for all of it
An official Microsoft Partner

We’re a Microsoft Partner.

We set up and look after the email, Teams and files your staff use every day.

  • Email
  • Teams
  • Files
We fix problems early

Most problems are fixed before you notice.

We keep an eye on your systems day and night, so issues are caught before they slow your team down.

Problem spotted and fixed
Made for your business

Three plans, fitted to you.

We learn how your business works and what you need, then match you to the plan that fits and add only the devices you actually have.

Partners we supply and support

The tools we install, and stand behind.

Each one chosen for consulting, supplied by us and supported by the same team you call.

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • CrowdStrike
  • NinjaOne
  • 3CX
  • Ubiquiti
  • Milestone
  • Aussie Broadband
What you get

Everything in consulting, in plain English.

10 things we look after for you. Open any of them for the detail.

Understanding what you needDiscovery & Needs AssessmentWe look at what you have and what you need, before you spend anything.
The detail

Before we recommend a single solution, we listen. Every business is different — different size, different challenges, different goals, and a different budget. Jumping straight to a solution without understanding the environment first is how technology projects go wrong.

Our discovery process gives us a complete picture of your current technology environment, what is working, what is not, where your biggest risks sit, and what your business actually needs to move forward. Everything we recommend after this point is based on your reality — not a generic template.

Key Benefits Honest Assessment No Assumptions Built Around You

Moving office or opening a siteNew Venue & Relocation PlanningIT, phones, internet and cameras planned for a new office or a move.
The detail

Opening a new office, relocating to a new premises, or fitting out a commercial venue is one of the most technology-intensive projects a business undertakes — and one of the most commonly underestimated.

Alphalogix plans the complete technology scope for any commercial environment — offices, retail spaces, restaurants, hospitality venues, warehouses, and corporate facilities. We design your network infrastructure, internet connectivity, phone systems, surveillance, access control, and audio-visual requirements before a single cable is run — giving you a complete technology blueprint, a detailed budget, and a delivery timeline your project team can actually rely on.

Key Benefits Any Commercial Venue Complete Technology Blueprint Accurate Budgeting

Replacing your phone systemTelephony & PABX Migration PlanningA clear plan to move off your old phone system without missing a call.
The detail

Moving from a legacy phone system to a modern cloud platform is one of the most disruptive technology changes a business can make — if it is not planned properly. Done right, your team barely notices the transition. Done wrong, phones stop working on one of the busiest days of the year.

Alphalogix plans every telephony migration from end to end — auditing your current system, designing the right cloud platform, mapping every number and extension, planning the porting process, and building a cut-over strategy that keeps your business fully operational throughout. We have completed hundreds of PABX migrations to Microsoft Teams Phone and 3CX across Australia — and the planning is why they go smoothly.

Key Benefits Zero Disruption Planning Number Porting Strategy Teams & 3CX Certified

Planning a move to the cloudCloud Migration PlanningA step-by-step plan to move your systems online safely.
The detail

Moving your servers and infrastructure to the cloud is not simply a matter of copying files from one place to another. Every workload needs to be assessed, every dependency mapped, and every risk identified before the migration begins. Alphalogix conducts a thorough cloud readiness assessment of your current environment — identifying which workloads are ready to move, which need to be re-designed first, and which should stay on-premise. We design your target cloud architecture across Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, build a detailed migration plan, and give you a realistic budget and timeline before a single workload moves.

Key Benefits Cloud Readiness Assessment Multi-Cloud Capability Risk-Free Planning

Moving your emailEmail & Microsoft 365 MigrationMoving your email to Microsoft 365 without losing a message.
The detail

Email migrations are deceptively complex. Mailboxes, calendars, contacts, shared drives, Teams data, and SharePoint sites all need to move cleanly — with no data loss, no extended downtime, and no frustrated staff who cannot find their emails on Monday morning.

Alphalogix plans every Microsoft 365 migration with precision — auditing your current environment, designing your new tenant configuration, mapping every mailbox and licence requirement, and building a staged migration plan that minimises risk and disruption at every step. We also plan and execute tenant to tenant migrations for businesses merging, rebranding, or consolidating Microsoft environments.

Key Benefits Zero Data Loss Tenant to Tenant Capable Staged Migration Planning

A plan to improve securityCyber Security Uplift PlanningA practical plan to improve your security, in the right order and within budget.
The detail

Knowing you need better cyber security and knowing where to start are two very different things. Without a proper assessment of your current environment, businesses either overspend on tools they do not need or underspend in exactly the areas that matter most. Alphalogix conducts a thorough cyber security uplift assessment — reviewing your current security posture across endpoints, email, identity, network, and cloud environments, measuring your position against the Australian Government Essential Eight framework, and delivering a clear, prioritised roadmap of exactly what needs to change and in what order. Every recommendation is practical, budgeted, and ready to implement.

Key Benefits Essential Eight Aligned Prioritised Roadmap Practical & Budgeted

Planning a camera systemSurveillance Design & ScopingDesigning where cameras should go and what they need to see.
The detail

A surveillance system designed without a proper site assessment is a surveillance system with blind spots, underperforming cameras, and a VMS that nobody knows how to use. The design stage is where the difference between a good system and a great one is made.

Alphalogix conducts thorough site assessments and designs complete surveillance solutions before any hardware is ordered — mapping camera positions, selecting the right VMS platform from our partner lineup of Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Verkada, and Ubiquiti, specifying AI analytics requirements, and producing a detailed scope of works and budget for your approval before installation begins.

Key Benefits Site Assessment First VMS Platform Selection Full Scope of Works

A technology roadmapIT Strategy & Technology RoadmapA clear plan for your technology over the next one to three years.
The detail

Growing businesses frequently find themselves in a position where their technology has not kept pace with their operations. Systems that worked for a team of ten are creaking under the weight of a team of fifty. Infrastructure that was fit for purpose three years ago is now a bottleneck holding the business back.

Alphalogix works with your leadership team to build a practical, prioritised technology roadmap that aligns your IT investment with your business goals. We assess your current environment, understand where your business is heading, identify the gaps, and build a multi-year plan that gets you there efficiently — with realistic budgets and clear milestones at every stage.

Key Benefits Leadership Aligned Multi-Year Planning Realistic Budgets

A realistic IT budgetCapEx Planning & Budget DesignA realistic budget for your technology, so there are no surprises.
The detail

Technology investments are significant capital expenditure decisions — and they deserve the same rigour and planning as any other major business investment. Buying the wrong solution, underestimating implementation costs, or failing to account for ongoing support expenses are mistakes that cost businesses far more than the original purchase.

Alphalogix builds detailed CapEx plans for technology projects of every scale — from a single office fit-out to a multi-site national rollout. We scope every component, obtain accurate pricing from our supply chain, and present a complete investment picture covering hardware, software, implementation, and ongoing support costs — so your leadership team can make informed decisions with complete financial clarity.

Key Benefits Full Cost Transparency No Hidden Costs Board-Ready Reporting

Choosing the right suppliersVendor Selection & ProcurementHelp choosing the right suppliers and products, and getting a fair price.
The detail

The technology market is crowded with vendors, resellers, and platforms all claiming to be the best solution for your business. Choosing the wrong one locks you into a contract, a platform, or a technology direction that can take years and significant cost to unwind.

Alphalogix provides independent, vendor-neutral guidance through the selection process — evaluating options against your specific requirements, commercial terms, and long-term strategic fit rather than what earns us the highest margin. Where we are the right supplier, we will tell you. Where another vendor is the better choice for your needs, we will tell you that too. Our reputation is built on giving the right advice — not the most profitable advice.

Key Benefits Vendor Neutral Independent Advice Your Best Interest First

How we work

How We Work With You

Four steps, the same every time, so you always know what happens next.

  1. Step 1: We listen

    We meet your team, look at what you have today, and ask what is really getting in the way.

    You getAn honest picture of where you stand
  2. Step 2: We plan

    We design a setup that fits your business, your size and your budget.

    You getA written plan and quote, before anything is bought
  3. Step 3: We set it up safely

    Our technicians install and test everything with as little disruption as possible.

    You getEverything working, secured, and your team shown how to use it
  4. Step 4: We look after it

    Once it is running, we keep watching, maintaining and improving it.

    You getOngoing care on one fixed monthly plan
How you pay

Scoped before you spend

Planning work is quoted upfront, and the result can be looked after on one fixed monthly plan.

Your IT spend, month by month
JFSurprise billMAMSurprise billJJSurprise billASOSurprise billND
One fixed planPaying when things break
  • A fixed price for the plan
  • No obligation to buy from us
  • Then one monthly plan if you want it
How our plans work
Not sure what you need?

Talk it through with a specialist.

Tell us what is going on. We will tell you what fits and what it involves.

  • No obligation
  • Plain English, no jargon
  • A reply within one business day
Questions

Questions about consulting

Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.

What does Alphalogix Consulting actually do?

Alphalogix Consulting covers the full discovery and design phase of any technology project — before anything is purchased, deployed, or built. We assess your current environment, understand your business goals and budget, design the right solution, and produce a clear plan your team can execute with confidence. Whether you are planning a new venue fit-out, migrating to the cloud, replacing your phone system, or strengthening your cyber security — we do the thinking first so the implementation goes right.

Do I need consulting before starting a technology project?

Most technology projects that go over budget, miss deadlines, or fail to deliver what was expected skipped the proper discovery and design work upfront. The consulting phase is where scope is defined, risks are identified, costs are accurately estimated, and the right solution is selected for your specific needs. Engaging Alphalogix Consulting before any implementation begins is the single most effective way to protect your technology investment and give your project the best possible chance of success.

What types of venues and businesses do you consult for?

Alphalogix consults for any commercial environment — corporate offices, retail spaces, restaurants, hospitality venues, warehouses, logistics facilities, healthcare premises, education facilities, and government buildings. We do not work on residential projects. Our focus is entirely on businesses and commercial venues of every size — from a single-site small business through to large multi-site enterprise organisations operating nationally across Australia.

Can you help us plan a new office or venue fit-out?

Yes — and this is one of our most requested consulting engagements. Alphalogix plans the complete technology scope for any new or relocating commercial venue — network infrastructure, internet connectivity, phone systems, surveillance, access control, and audio-visual requirements. We produce a complete technology blueprint, a detailed and accurate budget, and a delivery timeline before a single cable is run — giving your project team everything they need to move forward without surprises.

Can you help us choose the right technology vendor?

Yes — and our advice is completely vendor neutral. We evaluate options based entirely on what is right for your business, your budget, and your long-term requirements — not on what generates the highest margin for us. Where Alphalogix is the right supplier for your needs, we will tell you. Where another vendor is a better fit, we will tell you that too. Our reputation is built on giving honest advice — and that approach is what keeps our clients coming back.

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