Your digital workspace, managed and optimised.
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace administration, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.
Cloud & system administration is the ongoing management of an Australian SME’s cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and connected business systems, including user identities and access, security configuration, licence optimisation, data backup and system integration. At Valont it is one function of a connected back office, delivered inside the operations service so your cloud environment is governed under one accountable Trusted Advisor, with the rest of the business in view.
Cloud platforms run themselves, mostly.
Your team uses Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace every day. Email, files, calendars, collaboration. It all works. But who's actually managing it? Who's setting up new users correctly, enforcing security policies, managing licences, and ensuring your data is backed up?
In most SMEs, the answer is nobody is managing it properly. The configuration is a mix of default settings and ad-hoc changes accumulated over years. Unused licences are still being paid for. Security gaps are invisible until they're exploited.
Unmanaged cloud costs you:
- Unnecessary licence costs from unused and duplicate subscriptions
- Security vulnerabilities from default configurations
- Uncontrolled access to sensitive data
- No backup protection beyond provider defaults
- Manual data entry between disconnected systems
Cloud that's professionally managed and cost-optimised.
Cloud platform administration
Expert administration of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or hybrid environments. User management, security configuration, and optimisation.
Learn more →User lifecycle management
Smooth onboarding, migrations, and offboarding. When people join, leave, or change roles, their access is managed correctly and securely.
Learn more →Data backup & recovery
Independent backup of cloud data separate from provider backups. Recovery tested regularly and ready when you need it.
Learn more →Licence optimisation
Tracking and optimising your cloud and SaaS licences. Identifying and eliminating waste from unused, duplicate, and over-specced subscriptions.
Learn more →Security & compliance
Security configuration, access controls, and compliance monitoring. Ensuring your cloud environment meets regulatory requirements.
Learn more →System integration
Connecting cloud and on-premise systems so data flows automatically. Eliminating manual data entry between platforms.
Learn more →From audit to integration in weeks.
Audit cloud environment
We review your current cloud setup: user accounts, licence allocation, security settings, integrations, and backup status. You get a clear picture of your cloud health.
Implement quick wins
Security gaps, unused licences, and misconfigured permissions are fixed immediately. Cost savings often become visible within 30 days.
Establish governance framework
Structured administration processes are put in place for ongoing user management, licence tracking, security monitoring, and compliance.
Implement integrations
System integration opportunities are identified and implemented progressively. Data flows between systems automatically, not manually.
If you're using cloud tools, they should be professionally managed.
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace users
If you're using cloud productivity tools, they should be managed properly
Businesses with configuration debt
Cloud environments that have grown without structure accumulate configuration issues
Growing teams
Scaling teams need disciplined cloud administration and user lifecycle management
Data-dependent businesses
Businesses where cloud data is critical need professional backup and recovery
Cloud infrastructure that serves your entire business.
Cloud systems are the infrastructure that every other hub depends on. Finance Hub needs reliable access to accounting software. People Hub needs HR and payroll platforms running smoothly. Growth Hub needs CRM and marketing tools configured correctly.
Try it yourself
FreeFree interactive tools to help you understand where you stand right now.
Cyber Security Health Check
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Try it nowFrequently asked questions
The short answers are here. For anything else, ask below or get in touch.
We'd take over administration: proper security configuration, licence optimisation, user lifecycle management, and proactive monitoring. Most businesses we onboard find they're paying for unnecessary licences and running on default security settings that leave gaps.
Ready to take control of your cloud environment?
Book a free Operations Review and assess your cloud setup, identify savings opportunities, and plan your integration roadmap.