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Startups & Scale-ups
Fast, secure IT foundations for companies that are hiring quickly and answering enterprise security reviews.
01IT for startups & scale-ups: what makes it different
Startups need laptops on day one, secure access to cloud tools and a security story that satisfies enterprise customers without slowing the team down. IT Experts designs managed IT, security and cloud services around those realities, with senior oversight from Ali Sedighi, MBA. We are an IT services and consulting firm, not a reseller, and we apply the same disciplined operating model across every startups & scale-ups client.
Pain points we solve first
- Founders acting as accidental IT staff
- Tool sprawl and shadow SaaS
- No offboarding process
- Enterprise customers requesting security documentation
- Investor due diligence on IT
Regulations and obligations
Typical systems
01Services most requested by startups & scale-ups organisations
Organisations in this sector usually begin with IT Audits & Assessments and VoIP & Teams Phone, then add Business Continuity Planning and Network Design & Wi-Fi as their needs mature. We sequence them so that identity and devices are secured first, data protection follows and optimisation comes last. Each service is described on its own page, with scope, process, tooling and starting prices.
02Where startups & scale-ups IT tends to break
Most failures we encounter in startups & scale-ups environments trace back to the same few weaknesses, including founders acting as accidental IT staff and tool sprawl and shadow SaaS. Understanding these patterns lets us arrive with a tested checklist instead of learning on your time, and it speeds up the assessment that begins every engagement.
03Pricing and next steps
Managed IT for startups & scale-ups starts from $89 to $199 per user per month depending on security and support requirements. Projects begin at $2,500, vCIO retainers from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. A 10% launch discount applies, 5% GST is added, and there is no lock-in. Book a free 30-minute consultation by calling (604) 632-4959 or emailing info@SAZ.ca.
04Example scenario
This is an illustrative scenario, not a client case study. A twelve-person software company creates a repeatable onboarding kit: identity, device, tools and policies provisioned in under an hour, with evidence for customer reviews built in. The pattern is common: a clear risk, a modest investment and a planned change window produce a lasting improvement without disrupting the work of the organisation.
05Systems and regulations we work with
Typical startups & scale-ups environments rely on Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, SaaS identity, Cloud infrastructure and Device management. We support the surrounding infrastructure - identity, devices, networks, backup and security - and coordinate with application vendors when something needs their attention. On the regulatory side, relevant frameworks include PIPEDA, customer security questionnaires and SOC 2-aligned vendor expectations. We align technical controls to those expectations and keep evidence ready for auditors, insurers and customers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you support our existing startups & scale-ups software?
Yes. We commonly support environments built around Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, SaaS identity, Cloud infrastructure and Device management. We manage the infrastructure and coordinate with application vendors when specialist help is needed.
What does IT support cost for startups & scale-ups?
Managed IT starts from $89 to $199 per user per month, projects from $2,500, vCIO from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. A 10% launch discount and 5% GST apply.
Does IT Experts specialise in startups & scale-ups?
We support startups & scale-ups organisations with a repeatable design that covers identity, devices, networks, backup and security, tailored to the systems and regulations in your field.
Which regulations affect IT for startups & scale-ups?
Relevant frameworks typically include PIPEDA, customer security questionnaires and SOC 2-aligned vendor expectations. We map technical controls to those expectations and keep evidence ready, but we do not issue certifications.
Do you work with multi-location startups & scale-ups organisations?
Yes. We standardise builds across sites, manage networks centrally and report by location, so every site follows the same security baseline.