Managed Microsoft 365

Managed M365 — Infrastructure as a Managed Utility.

Stop treating Microsoft 365 as a license. We operate your productivity stack as a critical operational utility—ensuring zero downtime, absolute data sovereignty, and enforced security baselines.

Expert Setup
24/7 Security
AU-Managed Support
SOUND FAMILIAR?

The cost of
unmanaged infrastructure.

Security Non-Compliance

Default M365 fails Essential Eight requirements. Without enforced Conditional Access and hardened baselines, your tenant is an open door for lateral movement.

Operational Friction

Manual onboarding and ghost accounts create security holes and technical debt. Without an automated lifecycle, your operational risk grows with every hire.

Technical Waste

Paying for E5 features you don't use, or lacking the E3 security features you need. Unmanaged licensing is a silent drain on your operational budget.

C9 manages every layer of your M365 environment
Full Managed Scope

Total Accountability for Your Productivity Stack

We move beyond simple support to act as the primary operational owner of your Microsoft environment.

Governance & Sovereignty

We take total accountability for your tenant health, enforcing Australian data residency and Essential Eight security baselines as standard.

ACSC Essential Eight alignment
Australian Data Residency
Tenant health hardening
Licensing rightsizing

Unified Communication

We transform Teams into a high-availability voice platform, replacing legacy phone systems with integrated, secure cloud calling.

Secure Teams Voice
Structured channel governance
Meeting security policies
Managed guest access

Secure File Infrastructure

We engineer SharePoint and OneDrive architectures to mirror your operational workflows, with zero-trust permission models.

Workflow-aligned architecture
Zero-trust permissions
External sharing governance
Audit logging

Defensive Posture

We deploy enforced Conditional Access and Defender for Endpoint, ensuring only healthy, managed devices can touch your data.

Enforced Conditional Access
Defender for Business
Managed Anti-Phishing
Data Loss Prevention

Zero-Touch Deployment

Through Windows Autopilot and Intune, we enable "Day One" readiness. New hardware is productive within minutes of unboxing.

Windows Autopilot
Enforced device compliance
Automated application stack
Remote lock/wipe

Operational Stewardship

We provide continuous operational stewardship, ensuring your environment evolves with security standards and business growth.

AU-Managed SOC & Helpdesk
Continuous monitoring
Monthly ROI & License audits
Strategic vCIO alignment
The Small Business Protocol

The C9 Managed
MSP Takeover Protocol.

Transitioning from a failing provider shouldn't be a risk. We utilize a structured takeover protocol to audit, secure, and stabilize your environment without operational disruption.

Phase 1: Deep Audit

Comprehensive scan of technical debt, ghost accounts, and security holes.

Phase 2: Baseline Hardening

Enforcing MFA, Conditional Access, and Essential Eight standards.

Phase 3: Operational Stabilisation

Restoring uptime and performance while eliminating recurring issues.

The Greenfield Guarantee

The Mandatory
Day One Guarantee.

For new sites and startups, "good enough" is not an option. We guarantee a fully-operational, secure M365 environment on your first day of operation.

Guaranteed Operational Uptime
Security Baseline Enforced
Full Staff Readiness

Protocol Version 4.2 • AU-Managed Deployment Team

Managed Plans

We manage all Microsoft 365 plans

Whether you need basic productivity or enterprise-grade security, we provide the licenses and the expert management to back them up.

M365 Core (Startup)

Enterprise-grade email and collaboration for businesses requiring professional presence without complex device management. Fully managed operational stability.

Zero-downtime mailbox migration
Managed tenant governance
Standard security baselines
AU-managed Australian support
$15 / user / mo
C9
STARTUP READINESS

M365 Advanced (Growth)

Our recommended operational baseline. Includes full Defender protection and Intune device management to meet Essential Eight requirements.

Full Defender Security Stack
Intune Device Management
ACSC Essential Eight Alignment
Conditional Access Enforcement
$30 / user / mo
C9
GROWTH & STABILISATION

M365 Managed (Enterprise)

Designed for organisations requiring advanced data governance, complex compliance auditing, and board-level strategic vCIO reporting.

Advanced Data Governance
Full DLP & eDiscovery
Strategic vCIO Consulting
Board-Level Compliance Audit
Custom Managed Pricing
C9
ENTERPRISE GOVERNANCE
All plans include: AU-managed support, monthly reporting, security monitoring
The Process

How we migrate your team to managed M365

Moving platforms is high-stakes. Our phased approach ensures zero data loss and zero downtime for your staff.

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WEEK 1

Discovery & Design

Audit current setup (Google, Exchange, etc.)
Design M365 tenant architecture
Plan migration and communication
WEEK 2-3

Tenant Build & Migration

Provision M365 with C9 baseline
Migrate mailboxes and data (zero downtime)
Configure Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
WEEK 4

User Training & Go-Live

Live training (virtual or on-site)
User guides and knowledge base
Go-live support during cutover
ONGOING

Managed Support

Monthly health checks and optimization
Proactive security monitoring
AU-managed Australian helpdesk
Client Success
Modern Consulting Office
"C9's Modern Workplace implementation has transformed how our team collaborates. Their responsive helpdesk and strategic IT advice have made them a true partner in our firm's growth."
Professional Services Client
Partner — Management Consulting Firm
Why C9 Managed M365

More than just software. It's peace of mind.

Strategic Alignment

We align your M365 stack with your business goals, ensuring every license provides value.

Compliance Ready

Configured to meet Australian Privacy Act guidelines and industry-specific regulations.

Australian Support

AU-managed engineers who know your name and your setup.

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Optimization Report
UP TO DATE
$1,240 /mo

Avg. licensing savings found per client through quarterly optimization.

Support SLA
99.7%

Issues resolved within the first hour of contact.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No. We can phase it — start with email, then Teams, then device management. Most clients complete full migration in 4-8 weeks.

Take the first step

Stop managing M365 yourself.
Let Australian experts handle it.

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Call M365 Team: 1800 000 299

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