Qirx

What Qirx does

Qirx is a privately held Australian managed service provider and systems integrator headquartered in Mitchell, ACT, founded in 2000 by Denis Stevens and now led by CEO Nick Winch (since 2018). The company delivers professional IT services, managed services, and cloud services to enterprise, government, education, commercial, and not-for-profit clients across Canberra, Sydney, and southeast NSW, with a team of over 30 IT specialists. Its core offerings span hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) deployment, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using VMware Horizon, hybrid cloud architecture and migration across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and on-premise environments, network and wireless design, cybersecurity, and backup/disaster recovery-as-a-service. Qirx differentiates through deep certifications with global technology vendors including Nutanix (Champion Reseller), VMware by Broadcom (Technology Alliance Partner), Extreme Networks (Diamond Partner), Fortinet, Veeam, Rapid7, Microsoft, and AWS, and holds expertise navigating Australian government security and procurement requirements such as ASD Essential 8 compliance and the Five Safes framework.

The company operates a field-sales-led go-to-market with consultative, quote-based engagements and recurring managed services contracts. Revenue is generated through three streams: subscription-based managed IT services with monthly billing, project-based professional services, and hardware/software reselling. Notable clients include the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), PBS Property Group, Canberra Grammar School, Radford College, and Beaumont & Beaumont. Qirx is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, and operates as a regional specialist rather than a national or global player.

Name

Qirx

Legal name

Qirx Pty Limited

Website

https://qirx.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qirx is an Australian managed service provider and systems integrator founded in 2000, delivering professional IT services, managed services, and cloud solutions to government, education, commercial, and NFP clients across Canberra, Sydney, and southeast NSW.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Center Networking Services (Switching/Routing/Fabric) (BPAEAEAF), Digital Employee Experience (DEX) & IT Experience Management (ITXM) Platforms (HDAEALAL), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (HDADADAB), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (HDABAHAA)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud migration services
• Systems integration
• IT infrastructure consulting
• Managed service provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Australian Capital Territory

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Ongoing managed services contracts providing proactive IT support, monitoring, cloud management, backup and recovery, help desk, and system maintenance. Delivered remotely or on-site with tailored service level agreements.
2. Professional Services & Project Delivery: Bespoke project-based professional services including systems integration, architecture, deployment, migration, and implementation engagements. Sold via quotes and accepted purchase orders.
3. Hardware and Software Product Sales: Sale of hardware and software goods including subscriptions for software products. Quoted on a per-order basis, with payment terms of 30 days after invoice date. Prices are GST exclusive and may vary based on freight, product costs, and exchange rate fluctuations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Qirx is a Managed Service Provider and systems integrator that delivers professional IT services, managed IT services, and cloud services to enterprise, government, education, and not-for-profit organisations across Canberra, Sydney, and southeast NSW. Its portfolio covers bespoke systems integration and architecture, hyperconverged infrastructure deployment, virtual desktop hosting, managed help desk, backup and disaster recovery-as-a-service, desktop-as-a-service, firewall-as-a-service, and cloud migration across Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS.

Product overview

Qirx is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering a portfolio of IT professional and managed services rather than a single unified product. The core offering consists of three integrated service pillars: (1) Professional Services for bespoke systems integration, architecture, cybersecurity, and infrastructure deployment including VDI, wireless networking, and cloud migration; (2) Managed Services for ongoing operational support including help desk, backup-as-a-service, disaster recovery, Desktop-as-a-Service, and Firewall-as-a-Service; and (3) Cloud Services for cloud architecture, migration, and hybrid/multi-cloud management spanning Microsoft Azure, AWS, and on-premise solutions. These services are delivered across Canberra, Sydney, and southeast NSW, supported by technology partnerships with vendors including Nutanix, VMware, Microsoft, Extreme Networks, and Fortinet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Future-proofed, resilient, and adaptable IT infrastructure delivered for clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Extreme NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationExtreme Networks Diamond Partner. Qirx delivers Extreme wireless and networking solutions as part of its enterprise infrastructure offerings, including Wi-Fi design and deployment.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationNutanix Champion Reseller and Nutanix Services Partner. Qirx specialises in Nutanix HCI solutions including hybrid and multicloud deployments, migration, and ongoing management. The partnership is described as built on strong vendor support and strategic collaboration.
• VMware by BroadcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware by Broadcom Technology Alliance Partner and Ignite Partner. Qirx delivers VMware Horizon VDI, virtualisation, and cloud infrastructure solutions, including supporting clients through the Broadcom acquisition transition.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam Silver ProPartner (Value-Added Reseller). Qeeam backup and disaster recovery solutions are delivered as part of Qirx's managed services and business continuity offerings.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet Select Partner. Qirx integrates Fortinet cybersecurity solutions including firewalls and network security into its managed service offerings.
• Rapid7coreTechnology or IntegrationRapid7 Silver Reseller. Qirx has developed a strategic partnership with Rapid7 combining its SIEM and XDR solutions with Qirx's cybersecurity expertise to deliver advanced threat detection, response, and visibility for clients.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft M365 & Migration Experts. Qirx provides setup and migration to Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS, and integrates Microsoft cloud technologies into hybrid infrastructure solutions.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Web Services partner. Qirx provides setup and migration to AWS as part of its cloud services portfolio spanning public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Data#3: ASX-listed Australian IT solutions and services company delivering managed services, cloud, and infrastructure across similar enterprise, government, and education verticals. Directly comparable in service portfolio (managed services, cloud migration, professional services) with significantly larger scale.
• Brennan IT: Australian managed service provider focused on mid-market and enterprise clients with comparable offerings in managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Operates across similar verticals with a similar field-sales-led motion.
• ASI Solutions: Australian IT services and managed services provider delivering cloud, managed services, and infrastructure solutions. Comparable in service mix and federal/government vertical exposure.
• MOQ (formerly MOQdigital): Australian IT services firm offering managed services, cloud, and digital transformation. Overlaps significantly with Qirx's professional and managed services portfolio across enterprise and government.
• Dialogue IT: Australian managed services and IT consulting firm targeting mid-market enterprise clients. Comparable in service portfolio and field-sales-led delivery model across similar commercial verticals.
• Intalock: Australian cybersecurity-focused managed services provider. Comparable in managed services model and enterprise/government vertical exposure, with a more security-centric focus than Qirx.

Broad incumbents

• Fujitsu Australia: Large multinational IT services incumbent with a strong Australian government and enterprise footprint. Overlaps with Qirx in managed services, cloud, and infrastructure but at much greater scale and breadth.
• DXC Technology Australia: Global IT services incumbent with substantial Australian operations serving enterprise and government. Competes for similar managed services and infrastructure modernisation engagements but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• NTT Australia: Global technology and managed services provider with significant Australian operations. Competes for enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and managed services work at a broader portfolio level.
• Avanade Australia: Joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft delivering Microsoft-centric managed services and cloud solutions. Directly comparable in Microsoft/cloud migration services and enterprise/government focus but at substantially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qirx_pty_ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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