IT in the Driver’s Seat: Why Propel Technologies Puts You in Control
Too often, businesses are steered into IT solutions that have no benefit to the business. Locked into inflexible subscriptions, paying for tools they don’t need, or stuck with support that doesn’t understand their world—it’s a common frustration.
At Propel Technologies, our Point of Difference (POD) is this: we put you in the driver’s seat. Whether you're a growing small business or a large enterprise, we tailor your IT to work for you—not the other way around.
No Lock-Ins. No Waste. Just Value.
At Propel Technologies, we steer clear of bloated MSP packages and rigid 12-month contracts filled with fine print. Our approach is flexible, usage-based, and tailored — but where contracts are implemented, they’re designed to provide stable, transparent pricing, not a pay-per-device model. We focus on delivering fit-for-purpose, future-ready solutions without the hidden costs or unnecessary extras — just the support you need, when and how you need it.
✅ Real Example:
How We Helped a Regional Business Cut IT Costs by 39.9% and Boost Cybersecurity
A regional manufacturing SME came to us stuck in a $2,473/month managed services contract that wasn’t working for them. They were locked into bundled services they rarely used, with limited flexibility and little visibility into actual value.
We stepped in to audit their setup, usage, and risk exposure. What we found wasn’t uncommon—outdated pricing models, underutilised tools, and serious gaps in cybersecurity.
We replaced the bloat with a usage-based support model tailored to their real needs. We:
- Reduced their monthly spend to $1,486—saving nearly 40%
- Upgraded their cybersecurity stack (endpoint protection, user policies, network segmentation)
- Introduced scalable support with transparent billing and no lock-ins
Most importantly, we gave them control. No more paying for devices they didn’t use. No more ambiguous service levels. Just reliable, fit-for-purpose IT support and measurable security uplift.
Sometimes less really is more—especially when it's smarter.
Helping Small Businesses Think Big - and Big Businesses Think Fast
What makes Propel different is how we cross-pollinate our expertise across business sizes and industries. We bring enterprise-level tools and processes to small businesses in a way that’s agile, affordable, and impactful. And we help large enterprises adopt the nimbleness of small business—speed, adaptability, and lean decision-making—without compromising structure or scale.
✅ Small Biz Example:
How We Delivered Enterprise-Grade Backup for a Local Trades Business—Without the Enterprise Price Tag
A local trades business came to us with a challenge: they needed robust, enterprise-grade backup and disaster recovery to support their ISO 9001 certification journey and align with future DISP (Defence Industry Security Program) compliance—but had a modest SME budget.
Their existing setup offered minimal data redundancy, no off-site recovery, and zero visibility into backup integrity. Worse, it relied on ageing hardware and manual processes—leaving them vulnerable to data loss, downtime, and audit non-compliance.
We deployed a cloud-first, lightweight backup and recovery solution with:
- Zero upfront hardware investment
- Automated, encrypted daily backups
- Granular file recovery and immutable storage policies
- Seamless compliance alignment for ISO9001 and DISP-readiness
The solution scaled to their operations without bloating their costs—and gave them peace of mind, enterprise-grade protection, and audit-ready reporting.
This is what we do best at Propel: fit-for-purpose solutions that meet high standards, without pushing small businesses into bloated, rigid MSP models.
✅ Enterprise Example:
Breaking the ‘Too Big for That’ Myth: How a Global Manufacturer Saved Thousands by Adopting SME-Grade Tech
A local global manufacturer approached us with a common belief: that enterprise-scale companies require enterprise-only systems. Their internal HR onboarding process was fragmented—juggling three different platforms for documentation, identity verification, and induction. Every new hire involved hours of manual admin, duplicative data entry, and inconsistent compliance reporting.
They believed the systems we often recommend for SME clients couldn’t scale to their needs. But we saw an opportunity for transformation.
We introduced a streamlined, cloud-based onboarding suite, typically favoured by small-to-medium businesses for its speed, ease of use, and automation. We worked closely with their leadership and compliance teams to tailor it for enterprise deployment—bundling HR, IT onboarding, ID checks, and policy training into a single digital workflow.
The results were immediate and measurable:
- Training and adoption time dropped by over 60%, eliminating the need for a week-long onboarding tutorial across multiple tools.
- Platform consolidation saved over $18,500/year in software licensing and third-party integration costs.
- Admin hours reduced by over 480 hours annually, equivalent to ~$21,600 in wage savings.
- Implementation costs slashed by 70%, with deployment completed in under 5 weeks.
- Audit readiness improved, with full visibility and digital sign-offs embedded into the new process.
The most surprising outcome? Employee satisfaction around onboarding and training increased significantly, with new staff reporting a clearer, faster, and more welcoming first-week experience.
This project proved what we know well at Propel: size doesn’t dictate suitability. Agile tools—when implemented with expertise—can drive huge cost savings and cultural benefits, even at scale.
Tailored Tools, Transparent Support
You won’t find “tech talk” roadblocks here. We help you make informed decisions about your infrastructure—clearly, confidently, and with no upsell pressure.
- Want to purchase your own hardware? No worries. We’ll arm you with minimum requirements and approved brands.
- Not sure how to manage passwords securely? We’ll recommend vaults like BitWarden and help roll them out with ease.
- Need help accessing funding for your next digital upgrade? We connect you with Sprout Scientific a grant and R&D powerhouse, to find what you’re eligible for.
The Propel Mindset
We’re not just your IT provider—we’re a strategic partner who helps you:
- Think long-term about your tech.
- Use innovation to drive profitability.
- Adapt to market shifts quickly—without compromising security or service.
Whether you’re scaling up or streamlining, our job is to make your tech work for your business, not become another job in your business.
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This blog first appeared on propeltech.com.au
