Brokerage Managed IT / Vancouver Island
Brokerage Managed IT in Nanaimo, BC
Fully managed technology for brokerages and real estate teams: devices, identity, email, networks and a named senior advisor, under one predictable monthly fee.
Brokerage Managed IT for Nanaimo
Nanaimo is Vancouver Island's second-largest city and a key port. ITRE delivers Brokerage Managed IT to Nanaimo organisations with senior oversight from Ali Sedighi, MBA. Fully managed technology for brokerages and real estate teams: devices, identity, email, networks and a named senior advisor, under one predictable monthly fee. Our clients on Vancouver Island receive the same method we apply elsewhere in Canada: assess, standardise, protect and report, with a named advisor and no lock-in.
What is included
- A documented device and identity standard for managing brokers, staff and agents
- 24/7 monitoring, patching and endpoint protection on every enrolled device
- Joiner, mover and leaver workflows tied to licensing changes at the brokerage
- Quarterly advisory review with a written technology roadmap and budget
- Hardware and licence inventory with warranty and renewal tracking
- A security baseline of multi-factor authentication, encryption and email protection
Typical tools: Microsoft 365, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Google Workspace, Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti.
Scope for Nanaimo clients
We scope Brokerage Managed IT for Nanaimo in stages so budget and effort follow risk. The first stage focuses on A documented device and identity standard for managing brokers, staff and agents; later stages extend to the rest of the service as your team is ready. Tools commonly involved include Microsoft 365, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Google Workspace, Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti, though we remain independent and will recommend what fits the business, not a catalogue.
Nanaimo context, handled properly
The commercial setting in Nanaimo draws on government and public-sector work in the capital region, tourism and hospitality, forestry, marine industries and a growing tech scene. Connectivity is best described as ferry-dependent logistics, a handful of dominant carriers and long repair lead times for hardware shipped from the mainland, and operational risk includes ferry disruptions, winter windstorms that take out power and a subduction-zone earthquake risk that makes off-island backup essential. We reflect each of these in how we design and support Brokerage Managed IT, rather than shipping a template that ignores the place where the office or site actually operates.
What it costs
For Nanaimo clients, Brokerage Managed IT typically sits within our standard ranges: $89 to $199 per user per month for managed work, $2,500 and up for fixed-scope projects, and retainers from $1,500 per month. GST of 5% is added, and a 10% launch discount applies to new engagements. Contracts are month-to-month after onboarding, and you retain ownership of every account and document.
How we work
Our process is the same in Nanaimo as anywhere: a thirty-minute discovery call, a short findings note, an agreed plan and staged delivery. We measure results openly. Measured by the share of enrolled devices meeting the baseline, time to onboard or offboard an agent, and quarterly patch compliance. You will always know who is responsible, what has changed and what happens next.
Speak with an advisor
The simplest way to begin is a short call. Phone (604) 632-4959 or write to info@SAZ.ca, describe your Nanaimo office, development or portfolio, and we will respond with a candid view of priorities and a rough budget. There is no obligation, no lock-in and no pressure.
Related reading
See the full Brokerage Managed IT service page, or explore real estate IT in Nanaimo and published pricing.
Questions and answers
- Can you visit our Nanaimo office or site?
- We support most needs remotely from Vancouver. When equipment or cabling needs physical attention, we coordinate qualified local trades and supervise the work against a written scope.
- What does Brokerage Managed IT cost?
- Pricing falls within our published ranges: managed IT from $89 to $199 per user per month, projects from $2,500, retainers from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. GST of 5% is added and new clients receive 10% off.
- Is there a long-term contract?
- No. After onboarding, work continues month to month. You own your accounts, domains and data throughout, and we provide documentation if you move to another provider.
- How long does Brokerage Managed IT take to set up in Nanaimo?
- Most firms see the foundations in place within two to six weeks, depending on size and the number of systems. We schedule cut-overs in the evenings or on quiet days so closings and showings are not disrupted.
- Do you work with the tools we already use?
- Generally yes. We are vendor-neutral and commonly work with platforms such as Microsoft 365, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Google Workspace, Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti. If something is not serving you, we explain the alternatives and the cost of changing before recommending any switch.