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Secure IT services for government and enterprise
Protecting your IT from first boot to final wipe.
Palisade IT Services is a Canberra based, security cleared team managing the complete IT asset journey: networks, devices, recovery and certified disposal, all under one accountable partner.
Canberra basedLocal onsite support
Security cleared teamAustralian Government clearances
ISM aligned processesBuilt for sensitive environments
Australia wide serviceAvailable across Australia
What we do
Six services. One accountable partner.
Everything your organisation needs to buy, run, protect and retire its IT, delivered by people who understand secure environments.
Network Infrastructure Support
Configuration, maintenance and monitoring that keeps your network stable, secure and documented.
Learn moreIT Asset Lifecycle Management
Procurement, tracking, provisioning and retirement of every device, managed in one accountable process.
Learn moreData and Disaster Recovery
Backup, recovery planning and testing so your organisation keeps running when the unexpected happens.
Learn moreSecure IT Asset Disposition
Certified data sanitisation and responsible disposal of retired devices, with full chain of custody.
Learn moreAgile Workstation Services
Workstation setup, desk moves and activity based working fit outs that keep your people productive.
Learn moreWeb and Digital Services Administration
Website, domain, email and cloud account administration that keeps your digital presence secure and current.
Learn moreThe Palisade Lifecycle
We look after every stage of your IT
Most organisations juggle separate vendors for buying, supporting and disposing of technology. We bring it together in one documented process.
Step 01: Procure
Source the right devices
We source approved hardware to your standards, budget and timelines, and record every item in your asset register from the moment it arrives.
- Approved standard device catalogues
- Asset tagging on receipt
- Accurate register from day one
Step 02: Deploy
Build, configure and hand over
Devices are imaged, configured and tested to your standard operating environment, then delivered and set up at the desk.
- Standard image and configuration
- Desk side setup and handover
- Network and peripherals tested
Step 03: Manage
Keep everything running
We maintain your network and workstations, track every asset and support your people through moves, changes and refreshes.
- Network maintenance and monitoring
- Moves, adds and changes
- Regular asset audits
Step 04: Recover
Protect data and continuity
Backup strategies, tested recovery plans and hands on support keep your organisation running when incidents happen.
- Backup and recovery planning
- Scheduled recovery testing
- Incident recovery support
Step 05: Retire
Sanitise and dispose securely
At end of life we sanitise data, track every serial number and recycle responsibly, with certificates for your records.
- Certified data sanitisation
- Serial level chain of custody
- Responsible electronic waste recycling
Why Palisade
Big integrator capability. Local partner responsiveness.
We combine the disciplined processes that government and enterprise expect with the speed, care and accountability of a team that knows your site and your people.
Local and responsive
A Canberra based team that can be onsite quickly, not a call centre interstate.
Security cleared personnel
Our people hold Australian Government security clearances and understand sensitive environments.
One partner, whole lifecycle
From procurement to disposal, one accountable team instead of a string of separate vendors.
Documented chain of custody
Serial level tracking and signed handovers at every step of a device's journey.
Sustainability focus
Redeployment first, responsible recycling always, and less electronic waste to landfill.
Transparent reporting
Clear reports, accurate registers and certificates you can hand straight to an auditor.
Industries
Trusted where security matters most
We support organisations that cannot afford gaps in how their technology and data are handled.
Security and Compliance
When a device is retired, your data responsibility is not.
Our secure IT asset disposition service sanitises every device, tracks every serial number and provides certificates for your records, with processes aligned to the Australian Government Information Security Manual.
ISM aligned processesAustralian Government Information Security Manual
Certificates of sanitisationDevice level evidence for every asset
Chain of custodySerial level tracking from collection to disposal
Technologies we support
Experience across leading platforms
Our team works with the hardware, networking and power equipment found in government and enterprise environments.
Networking
HPE Aruba Networking
Cisco
Fortinet
Ubiquiti
NETGEARPower and Infrastructure
APC by Schneider Electric
Eaton
PanduitDevices
HP
Dell
LenovoCloud and Productivity
Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Microsoft IntuneBackup and Data Security
Veeam
BlanccoProduct and company names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners. Their use here identifies technologies we work with and does not imply partnership or endorsement.
Insights
Practical guidance for secure IT
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Planning an office relocation without losing a day of productivity
A practical checklist for moving desks, devices and people with minimal disruption.
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Why untested plans fail, and how to set recovery objectives your business can rely on.
Ready to secure your IT lifecycle?
Tell us about your environment and we will come back with a clear, practical proposal.
