May Offers, Showcase and Newsletter

What's happening in IT Security

This week we see yet another mass data breach at an online learning platform - Instructure (including Canvas and QLearn)

- 200 million people affected

- 9000 Institutions world

What was taken? names, email addresses and school locations

What was not? passwords, dates of birth or financial information

Our advice: Whether you are impacted or not, treat your personal information as important. Change your passwords regular.

Want to check if your email or company domain is compromised? https://haveibeenpwned.com/

At IT8 our Proactive Plans come with free monitoring of breeches within the dark web to ensure we can act quickly and effectivly.

At IT8 our Proactive Plans come with free monitoring of breeches within the dark web to ensure we can act quickly and effectively.

Get rewarded with real $$$ just for referring.
Check out our New Affiliate Partner Program

Our goal is to give back over $5,000 in Q3 2026. We have launched the IT8 Affiliate Partner Program to offer real rewards for successful referrals.

Want to earn real rewards just from recommending a team you trust? When you refer a business that signs up with IT8, both sides benefit.

What the offer includes for the first 30 days:

• Earn 20% from any labour or managed services we do for your referral
• Let’s share the love. The business you refer also receives 20% off their labour or managed services

That is a combined 40% give back, split between you and the business you refer.

There is no cost to join, no limits on referrals, and the process is simple and transparent. Referrals are made through our online portal, and rewards are paid once the referral has paid a bill dated within their first 30 days.

This program is ideal for clients, partners, friends, or anyone connected with a business that could benefit from reliable, proactive IT support with local Australian-based service.

If you know a business that could benefit from better IT support and security, this is well worth a closer look.  Sign up at https://partner.it8.au.

Welcome Aboard

We are honored to showcase some of our recently onboarded clients.  A selection of amazing minds that bring exceptional quality, service and products to people all around the world.
You have likely already seen/own some of their great work already.

New Free Bill Comparison

Want to see if you can reduce IT bills but do not know where to start or simply do not have the time? We are offering a FREE Bill Comparison service to help businesses check they are not overpaying for internet, mobile, telephony, energy, or software subscriptions.

Many businesses overpay simply because plans change over time. Our Bill Comparison service reviews your current bills and checks whether better value options are available.

We review your existing services and provide clear, easy-to-understand feedback so you can decide what makes sense for your business. There is ZERO cost and no obligation.

If we identify potential savings, we will outline:

• Where you may be overpaying
• What alternative options are available
• Potential cost savings moving forward

This service is designed to support smarter business decisions and better cost control, without the stress of researching everything yourself.

If you would like us to review your bills, read more or request a free comparison below.

Local, Human IT Support- Included as Standard

More and more IT providers are moving support offshore or pushing AI and automation as the first point of contact, leaving businesses frustrated when they just need real help. At IT8 Essential Business IT Services, we have deliberately taken a different approach. We believe speaking to a local, knowledgeable technician should be standard, not locked behind higher plans or hidden costs.

Many providers rely on overseas teams, chatbots, or automated workflows, and some even charge extra or require higher plans simply to speak to someone local. That means businesses end up paying a premium just to get real support from someone who understands their environment and time zone.

With IT8, local Australian-based support is included as standard. No upgrades. No add-ons. No hidden fees. When you contact us, you speak directly to a real person who knows your systems and can help resolve the issue properly. No chatbots. No automated queues. No being passed around just to reach support.

We use technology where it genuinely adds value, but never at the expense of clarity, access, or real human support. IT support should be clear, accessible, and human.

If you have ever wondered what level of support you are actually paying for, or why getting help feels harder than it should, this is worth a closer look.