AI readiness and governance
A practical policy, a data classification guide, and clear rules on which tools suit which information.
IT, AI and automation for small business
Practical IT, AI and automation advice for your business.
We help small and medium businesses use AI and automation safely and get real value from it, without buying technology they don't need.
Clear scope Honest advice No hype
Our servicesAvailable now
6services
One practical partner
for IT, AI, automation and security decisions.
Plain-English advice
Secure by design
Pilot before you scale
Who we help
AI and automation without the hype.
We work with small to medium businesses that want to use AI and automation safely and get real value from it, without buying technology they don't need.
- Accounting, legal and professional services firms
- Allied health and small medical practices
- Real estate, trades and other office-based teams
What we can help with
Practical services for IT, AI and automation.
Each service starts with your actual needs, so you only pay for what will make a difference.
Choosing the right AI tools
An honest comparison of the products you already pay for, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, ChatGPT and Claude business plans, against your needs and budget.
Workflow automation
We find and automate the repetitive tasks eating your team's time, such as data entry, invoicing, client onboarding and document handling.
Essential Eight readiness
A plain-English check of MFA, patching, admin access and backups, with a prioritised action list.
Staff training
A 90-minute session and a one-page guide your team will actually use.
Private AI and automation for sensitive work
If client files need to stay under your control, we can design a private, Australian-hosted option, scoped and priced separately.
Essential Eight readiness
Eight strategies. One connected readiness picture.
Essential Eight readiness is one of our services. The assessment considers all eight mitigation strategies and the evidence needed to support a useful readiness view.
Application control
Only approved applications are allowed to run.
Patch applications
Security vulnerabilities in applications are addressed promptly.
Configure Microsoft Office macros
Macros are restricted to reduce a common route for malicious code.
User application hardening
Web browsers, Office and other applications are configured more safely.
Restrict administrative privileges
Powerful access is limited and controlled.
Patch operating systems
Operating system security updates are applied promptly.
Multi-factor authentication
Additional identity checks protect important access.
Regular backups
Important data can be recovered from protected, tested backups.
How it works
A simple path, starting with a free call.
Every engagement starts with a conversation and finishes with something you can act on.
- 01
Free 30-minute call
We talk about what your team does, which tasks take the most time, where AI and automation can help, and where the risks are.
- 02
Short review
Fixed-fee, with a written summary of findings, a ranked list of automation opportunities, and recommendations.
- 03
Pilot and training
A small trial of one automated workflow with a few users, then a team session.
- 04
Ongoing support (optional)
A monthly or hours-based arrangement to monitor, fix and extend your workflows.
What you receive
Clarity you can act on.
Plain-English outputs designed for business owners and practical IT teams.
- ✓Written summary
The findings from the short review, in plain English.
- ✓Ranked opportunities
Automation opportunities ordered by practical value.
- ✓Clear recommendations
A sensible path forward, with tools and trade-offs explained.
- ✓Pilot and training
A small trial of one workflow, then a session your team can use.
Clear about the limits. Recommendations are based on what we can observe and what you share with us. They are not a guarantee of security, compliance or results. Implementation, pilots and ongoing support are separately scoped and contracted.
Why work with us?
Experienced, careful and practical.
Experienced leadership
More than 21 years in technology leadership across education, telecommunications and consulting.
Responsible AI and security
Experience with responsible AI adoption, cybersecurity and privacy in organisations handling sensitive data.
Secure by design
Automation built with MFA, access controls and privacy designed in from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers, from the start.
Is the Essential Eight a certification?
No. The Essential Eight is an Australian Signals Directorate mitigation framework, not a certification offered by Vire Tech. Our Essential Eight service provides an evidence-based readiness and gap assessment.
Do you only recommend one vendor’s products?
No. Tool comparisons cover the products you already pay for, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, ChatGPT and Claude business plans, judged against your needs and budget rather than a sales target.
Does the short review include implementation?
No. The short review is a fixed-fee review with written recommendations. A pilot, training or ongoing support is separately scoped and agreed, so the boundaries remain clear.
Can AI be used with confidential client files?
Sometimes, with the right design. For sensitive work we can design a private, Australian-hosted option so client files stay under your control. It is scoped and priced separately.
What should we send through the website?
Only general enquiry information. Never send passwords, secrets, vulnerability details, assessment evidence or sensitive system information through the marketing website.
Get in touch
Talk to us about what you need
Book a free 30-minute call using the button above, or send a general enquiry. The enquiry form will be added in the next implementation phase.
Enquiry form coming soon
No assessment evidence or sensitive system information will be collected through this website.