OUR APPROACH: A FOCUS ON YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS, NOT YOUR IT NEEDS
The IT system must serve the business, and support the way its managers want to run it. Problems that appear to be “technical” are often issues with the IT system not operating the way the staff needs it to.
Ironstone's staff understand this, and know that what may technically be “correct” way may not be suited to your business needs. We ensure that your IT system becomes the servant of your business, rather than the reverse.
We also support Open Source software, and can install and provide training in many freely-licensed, full-featured software products. These products often have the same features as costly commercial software, but with appropriate support, can save a business significant amounts of money.
We provide:
* IT Maintenance & Support
* Hardware and Software (sales, upgrades/repairs & installation)
* Network design & construction
* Internet access & firewalls
* IT security
* Servers
* Consulting

OUR HISTORY
Originally established as The Human Capacities Group in 1990, we provided IT and management consulting services and application development. In 1995, we started providing business IT support services, with, from the beginning, a focus on Internet access, security and networking, and with our business experience serving to focus us on what the business needed from the IT system. We incorporated in 1999, and in 2002 became Ironstone Technology Pty Ltd. We also trade in the local market as Little Blowhole Computers. Our staff combine over 50 years experience in computer technology and support.

IT MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
Our technicians cover the full range of maintenance and support needs, from maintaining, repairing and upgrading your hardware, through maintenance, support and modifications of the system configuration, to upgrading, customising and providing training in most common application software (e.g., Microsoft Office, MYOB, etc.).
Ironstone has been providing IT support services for more than 10 years, and is your ideal IT support partner.

HARDWARE & SOFTWARE
Your business needs the best performing and most reliable IT hardware you can afford - computers, laptops, printers, power protection, etc. And of course you need a complete trouble-shooting and upgrade service for when things go wrong. You also need your key software installed and your staff trained in its use.
Ironstone only sells the hardware and software we are prepared to use ourselves, and can support both the most common commercial software packages as well as a range of powerful and reliable free alternatives.

NETWORKS
In any but the smallest businesses, networks are critical: they enable sharing of company data and other resources, such as printers, etc. But frequently, Cat5 networks are expensive to install or retrofit. Ironstone has installed diverse networks for over 10 years, from Cat5, through networks using existing 2-wire cabling, to complex hybrid networks. The latest network technology is wireless, and our high performance business class wireless solutions reduce installed cost, improve reliability and enhance security.

INTERNET ACCESS & FIREWALLS
Ensuring your business has fast, reliable Internet access is becoming a key to success: email, e-banking and on-line purchasing are essential to any business today.
Ensuring your connection is cost effective, stable – and, above all, secure – is crucial. You may also need to control the connections that are allowed and blocked, including being able to connect separate offices or provide remote access. And in some cases, preventing staff time-wasting or inappropriate access is also important.
Ironstone has been providing Internet security solutions for 10 years, and is your ideal Internet partner.

SECURITY
IT security threats multiply daily. Not only must you protect yourself against viruses, you must manage Spam (without losing valid email), protect yourself against Spyware, and be fully backed up! And don't forget protection against hardware damage or data loss caused by electricity supply problems.
Ironstone has been providing security solutions for more than 10 years.

SERVERS
For many small to medium businesses, a suitably configured server will centralise data storage, consolidate backup, simplify and secure email handling, share software applications (e.g., bookkeeping, point-of-sale), and provide key network services, with greater reliability than can be achieved by normal desktop computers.
Ironstone has experience in all types of servers, having provided reliable, cost effective solutions based on commercial server operating systems, as well as highly reliable, proven Open Source systems. We are your ideal server partner.

CONSULTING
Consultants experienced in both business operations and IT can advise on the strategy to support your business growth and optimise your use of IT resources, without forcing you to make wholesale changes to your business practices. Ironstone has over 15 years experience in providing business advice, and is your ideal strategic partner.

BRANDS WE SELL AND SUPPORT
* Acer
* Asus
* Cabac
* CentOS
* Cisco
* CA
* Deliberant
* Edimax
* Engenius
* Epson
* Exetel
* Fujitsu
* HP
* Intellinet
* Intellinet
* IpCop
* Kubuntu
* Linksys
* McAfee
* Microsoft
* Mozilla
* MYOB
* Netgear
* Netsys
* Norton
* OpenOffice
* Planet
* Powerware
* Quicken
* RedHat
* Ruckus
* Sendtek
* Sony
* SpamAssassin
* Spybot
* SuSe
* Trend Micro
* Via
* XFX
* Zyxel