Managed IT pricing
Mycelium 365 Modern Workplace managed IT support starts from $147/user/month — covering helpdesk, device management, Microsoft 365 administration, Security as a Service (SOC), and cyber awareness training. No per-incident charges. Licensing is not included. View our packages →
Mycelium 365 supports mixed workforce plans — Modern Workplace from $147/user/month for office staff, and Secure Essentials from $32/user/month for frontline workers — under a single managed services agreement. View our packages →
IT challenges in Australian manufacturing
Australian manufacturers face a distinct set of IT challenges — managing operational technology (OT) networks alongside corporate IT, supporting FIFO and shift-based workforces across multiple sites, meeting Essential Eight compliance requirements for supply chain security, and modernising legacy on-premises infrastructure without disrupting production. Mycelium 365 manages Microsoft 365 and Azure environments for Australian manufacturers — covering corporate IT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and device management across factory floor, office, and remote workforce environments.
OT/IT integration and network security for manufacturers
Manufacturing businesses increasingly run OT systems — SCADA, PLCs, MES — alongside corporate IT networks. Keeping these environments separate while allowing necessary integration is a core security requirement. Mycelium 365 advises on network segmentation between OT and IT environments, manages corporate Microsoft 365 and Azure infrastructure, and ensures cybersecurity controls — including Essential Eight and Microsoft Defender — cover the corporate IT layer without disrupting production systems. We work alongside your OT vendor rather than replacing them.
Microsoft 365 for manufacturing businesses
Microsoft 365 is widely adopted across Australian manufacturing for corporate communication, document management, and increasingly AI-assisted operations. Mycelium 365 manages Microsoft 365 deployments for manufacturers — including Intune device management for office and field staff, Teams for shift communication and production coordination, SharePoint for quality documentation and ISO compliance records, and Azure for cloud infrastructure and disaster recovery. Microsoft Copilot is increasingly used by manufacturing businesses for procurement communication, quality reporting, and operational documentation.
Essential Eight compliance for manufacturers
Supply chain security is a growing priority for Australian manufacturers — particularly those supplying into defence, resources, or government sectors. The ASD Essential Eight is the baseline cybersecurity framework required for businesses operating in these supply chains. Mycelium 365 delivers Essential Eight assessments and remediation for Australian manufacturers — covering application control, patch management, multi-factor authentication, and Microsoft 365 hardening. Manufacturers supplying into defence primes are increasingly required to demonstrate maturity level 2 or above. Learn more about Essential Eight compliance →
Managing IT for FIFO and multi-site manufacturing workforces
Australian manufacturers — particularly in resources processing, food and beverage, and construction materials — operate across multiple sites with FIFO and shift-based workforces. Mycelium 365 manages Microsoft Intune device management for multi-site manufacturing businesses — deploying and managing laptops, tablets, and shared devices across sites without requiring on-site IT staff at each location. Entra ID provides single sign-on and conditional access across all sites, and Azure Virtual Desktop supports remote access for site managers and corporate staff working from field locations.
Managed IT for manufacturers — Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and beyond
Mycelium 365 delivers managed IT services to manufacturers across Australia — Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and national multi-site operations via remote management. Manufacturing clients include food and beverage producers, building materials suppliers, industrial equipment manufacturers, and resources processing businesses. Contact us to discuss managed IT for your manufacturing business.
How Mycelium 365 supports manufacturing IT
- Microsoft Solutions Partner — the highest tier in the Microsoft partner programme.
- Manufacturing-aware IT management — we understand the difference between OT and IT and won't disrupt your production environment.
- Fixed monthly pricing — no per-incident charges.
- Australian helpdesk — all support delivered by Australian-based engineers.
- Multi-site capable — remote management across all your Australian locations.
Contact us to discuss managed IT for your manufacturing business.
Frequently asked questions
What managed IT services do manufacturers need?+
Australian manufacturers typically need managed Microsoft 365 and Azure, device management across office and factory floor, OT/IT network segmentation advice, cybersecurity aligned to the Essential Eight for supply chain requirements, and helpdesk support for shift-based and FIFO workforces. Mycelium 365 provides all of these under one fixed monthly agreement — covering corporate IT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and device management across all your sites.
How do you handle OT and IT integration for manufacturers?+
Mycelium 365 advises on network segmentation between OT systems (SCADA, PLCs, MES) and corporate IT networks — keeping production environments isolated while allowing the integration your business needs. We manage the corporate Microsoft 365 and Azure layer and apply cybersecurity controls there without disrupting production systems, working alongside your OT vendor rather than replacing them.
What cybersecurity do manufacturing businesses need in Australia?+
At minimum: the ASD Essential Eight baseline — application control, patch management, multi-factor authentication, and Microsoft 365 hardening — plus managed devices via Intune, email security, endpoint protection with Microsoft Defender, and cloud backup. Manufacturers supplying into defence, resources, or government sectors are increasingly required to demonstrate Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 or above.
Do you support multi-site and FIFO manufacturing workforces?+
Yes. Mycelium 365 manages Microsoft Intune device management for multi-site manufacturing businesses — deploying and managing laptops, tablets, and shared devices across sites without requiring on-site IT staff at each location. Entra ID provides single sign-on and conditional access across all sites, and Azure Virtual Desktop supports remote access for site managers and corporate staff working from field locations.
What is Essential Eight compliance for manufacturing supply chains?+
The ASD Essential Eight is the baseline cybersecurity framework required for businesses operating in defence, resources, and government supply chains. Mycelium 365 delivers Essential Eight assessments and remediation for Australian manufacturers — covering application control, patch management, multi-factor authentication, and Microsoft 365 hardening — and helps manufacturers supplying into defence primes demonstrate Maturity Level 2 or above.
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