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Managed IT & Cyber Security Services

Secure, Reliable Technology for Regulated Organisations

Calexi delivers Managed IT Services and Managed Cyber Security Services for organisations operating in Defence, critical infrastructure and other regulated industries.

We don’t simply maintain technology. We design, secure, manage and continually improve the systems your organisation depends on. From Microsoft 365 and endpoint management through to cyber security, compliance and strategic planning, we provide a single accountable partner for your technology.

Whether you’re meeting Essential Eight, preparing for DISP, supporting critical business operations or simply want confidence that your environment is secure and professionally managed, Calexi provides practical, engineering-led services backed by experienced security professionals.

What We Manage

Managed IT Services

  • End-user support and service desk
  • Microsoft 365 administration
  • Endpoint and mobile device management
  • Windows and Linux server administration
  • Cloud and on-premises infrastructure
  • Network administration
  • Backup, disaster recovery and business continuity
  • Vendor and licence management

Managed Cyber Security

  • Essential Eight implementation and ongoing management
  • Vulnerability management
  • Security monitoring and alert triage
  • Microsoft Defender management
  • Identity and access management
  • Security hardening
  • Patch management
  • Security reporting
  • Incident response assistance
  • Compliance support for DISP, Essential Eight

Strategic Technology Services

  • Virtual CIO
  • Technology roadmaps
  • Architecture and solution design
  • Cyber security advisory
  • Risk and compliance guidance
  • Project delivery
  • Secure-by-design engineering

Built for Organisations That Cannot Afford Failure

Many managed service providers focus on keeping computers running.

Calexi focuses on keeping organisations secure, compliant and operational.

Our clients operate in environments where security incidents, prolonged outages or compliance failures have real operational, commercial and reputational consequences. That requires more than a traditional IT support provider.

We combine managed IT, cyber security, engineering and governance into a single service, giving clients one trusted partner responsible for the ongoing health, security and resilience of their technology environment.

We are particularly suited to Defence industry, critical infrastructure operators, manufacturers, engineering firms and other regulated organisations that need practical expertise rather than generic IT support.

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Why choose Calexi as your Managed Service Provider

Calexi is not a commodity MSP. We’re an engineering-led team built for regulated and high-consequence environments where uptime, evidence, and security posture matter.

What you get with Calexi Managed Services:

  • Proactive operations: we prevent issues, not just react to them
  • Documented environments: runbooks and baselines so you’re not hostage to tribal knowledge
  • Security-first operations: hardening, patch discipline, and verification baked into BAU
  • Defence and government experience: we understand assurance expectations and delivery realities
  • Clear scope and accountability: agreed responsibilities, priorities, and reporting
Managed service provider delivering reliable IT operations and infrastructure support

Managed IT Services Canberra (and Australia-wide)

Calexi is a Canberra-based Managed IT and Cyber Security provider supporting organisations throughout Australia.

We specialise in regulated industries where security, compliance and reliability are business-critical, including Defence industry, critical infrastructure, professional services and government suppliers.

Our services are delivered through a combination of secure remote management and planned on-site engagements, allowing us to support clients nationally while maintaining the close working relationships expected of a trusted technology partner.

Whether you require day-to-day IT management, cyber security, Essential Eight uplift, DISP support or strategic technology advice, Calexi provides a single partner responsible for the ongoing security, operation and continual improvement of your technology environment.

Managed IT services Canberra and Australia-wide for government and business

Managed Services FAQs

Managed IT Services typically include proactive monitoring, patching, backups, incident response, and administration across cloud and on-prem systems. Calexi also provides documented runbooks and change control so operations are repeatable and auditable.

Yes. We work with SMEs, including Defence suppliers and regulated organisations, and scale services based on risk and operational need.

We provide security-led managed services and can deliver ongoing monitoring and security uplift as part of operations. If you need a dedicated SOC-style engagement, we’ll scope that explicitly.

Yes. We support Microsoft 365 administration alongside Windows/Linux server operations across hybrid environments.

Yes. We can manage day-to-day support, Microsoft 365, endpoints, servers, networks, cyber security, backups, vendors and strategic planning. The scope is tailored to your organisation, internal capability and risk profile.

Yes. Calexi supports Essential Eight implementation, ongoing control management, evidence collection and DISP-aligned security uplift. We focus on maintaining controls over time rather than treating compliance as a one-off project.

Yes. We manage structured transitions from incumbent providers, including access handover, documentation review, asset discovery, risk assessment and service stabilisation.

Onboarding normally includes discovery, asset identification, access review, security assessment, documentation, monitoring deployment, backup validation and remediation planning. The objective is to establish a known and controlled operating baseline.

Yes. Calexi provides planned on-site support in Canberra and can arrange on-site engagements nationally where required. Most routine support and administration are delivered remotely.

Yes. We support clients across Australia through secure remote management, documented operating processes and planned on-site engagement where needed.

Yes. Calexi can operate as a complete outsourced provider or work alongside internal IT, security, governance and executive teams. Responsibilities and escalation paths are clearly defined during onboarding.

Managed services are generally priced using a fixed monthly service fee based on users, devices, infrastructure, service scope and risk. Project work, major remediation and after-hours support may be priced separately.

We specialise in Defence industry, critical infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing, professional services and other regulated organisations where security, resilience and compliance are operational requirements.

Calexi provides incident triage, containment support, technical investigation, recovery coordination and reporting within the agreed service scope. Major incidents may require a separately scoped response depending on severity and complexity.

Yes. Managed services can include technology roadmaps, budgeting, risk reviews, architecture advice, security planning and virtual CIO services.

Yes. We maintain relevant system documentation, asset records, procedures, runbooks and change records so the environment can be operated consistently and audited where required.

Yes. Calexi manages technology procurement through our network of trusted vendors and distributors. We can source hardware, software and cloud licensing, provide independent recommendations, coordinate deployment and manage renewals, ensuring solutions align with your security, operational and budget requirements.

Proven Capability in the Field

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    Defence Capability Review

    Calexi completed a Defence cyber capability review in just six weeks, engaging hundreds of stakeholders to provide clear visibility of the current state, align future technologies with strategy, and deliver actionable, risk-based recommendations with strong buy-in.

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    SME Essential Eight Compliance

    A Defence industry SME required Essential Eight compliance to execute a Defence contract. Calexi delivered a full uplift in just four weeks, achieving ML1 across all areas, ML3 in key controls, and DISP membership within 3 months — reducing risk from very high to low/medium.

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    ASX Hybrid Cloud

    An ASX-listed critical infrastructure company faced major risks from an aging, non-compliant ICT environment. Calexi staff delivered a hybrid cloud transformation during COVID-19, enabling 100% remote work, achieving E8 compliance in under a month, and ensuring no staff layoffs while strengthening security and scalability.

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Ready for a better MSP experience?

If you’re looking for a Managed Service Provider that will stabilise your environment, document it properly, and run it with discipline, talk to Calexi.

Canberra-based. Defence-aligned. Built for high-assurance ICT operations.