Independent Microsoft 365 & AI Advisory

Prepare your Microsoft 365 environment for AI.
Without creating avoidable risk.

Independent advice for Queensland SMEs and local government. We assess data exposure, permissions, governance, and strategy before Copilot is enabled, then help implement the right controls.

Independent advice Fixed-price assessment Microsoft specialist
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Selected experience

Advice grounded in operating responsibility.

A concise record of the leadership scale and measurable outcomes that inform Navigator's recommendations.

25+ years
ICT leadership and deliveryAcross strategy, governance and organisational change
$7M
ICT budget responsibilityExecutive-scale technology portfolio management
45→95%
Microsoft Secure Score upliftMeasured security posture improvement
30–35%
ICT cost reduction deliveredAchieved through a transformation program
About Navigator

Assess, govern,
and implement.

Microsoft ecosystem specialist for SMEs and local government. Advisory-led and implementation-capable across AI readiness, Copilot adoption, Power Platform, and data readiness.

Navigator Technology is a Sunshine Coast-based Microsoft specialist serving SMEs and local government across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, and Queensland. With over 25 years of ICT experience, we lead with strategy and governance, then implement inside the Microsoft ecosystem when it adds the most value.


Every engagement starts with understanding your business outcomes, not your tech stack. From AI readiness assessments and Copilot governance through to Power Apps builds and data readiness, we deliver the full journey, not just the advice.

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Advisory-Led

Every engagement starts with strategy and governance. We understand the business outcome before recommending or building anything.

02
Microsoft Ecosystem Specialist

Copilot, Power Platform, SharePoint, Azure, and M365. We work exclusively in the Microsoft stack and know it deeply.

03
Implementation-Capable

We don't hand you a report and disappear. When implementation is needed, we deliver it: Power Apps, AI agents, data readiness, and more.

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Independent

We don't resell licences or take vendor margins. Our only incentive is your outcome.

Advisory Services

Where we
operate.

Navigator delivers strategy and governance advisory across six service areas. All engagements are formally scoped and fixed price wherever possible, so you know the cost before you commit.

ICT Strategy & Governance

Governance-led technology strategies aligned to business outcomes. Informed decisions about risk, data maturity, and digital investment at the board level.

  • ICT Compass Assessment
  • ICT Strategy & Roadmap
  • ICT Governance Framework
Explore ICT strategy →

Cybersecurity & Resilience

Aligning cybersecurity and resilience with governance and risk frameworks. Protection as a board decision, not a technical checklist.

  • Cyber Health Check
  • Essential 8 Assessment
  • Zero Trust Alignment
Explore cyber governance →

Cloud & Modern Workplace

Leveraging the Microsoft 365 ecosystem securely and strategically, with governance controls and data clarity that protect value.

  • Copilot Adoption Program
  • M365 Strategy & Migration
Explore Microsoft 365 →

vCIO / Advisory Retainer

Ongoing advisory partnership providing governance-centred support for leadership teams navigating strategic technology decisions.

  • vCIO Advisory Block
  • Quarterdeck Advisory Pack
  • Strategic Technology Reviews
Explore vCIO advisory →

Digital Transformation & Change

Structured modernisation with purpose. Aligning technology initiatives with strategic objectives, ensuring change is people-centred and results-driven.

  • Transformation Roadmaps
  • Change Enablement Programs
  • Day Rate Consulting
Explore solution delivery →
Lead Service

Before you enable
Copilot…

Microsoft Copilot does not arrive in a clean environment. It inherits your existing data, permissions, and governance instantly. For most organisations, sensitive material is more visible than leadership realises.

AI doesn't create new risk. It reveals and amplifies the risk that already exists.

The most important AI decision is not how to enable it, but whether your organisation is ready to do so safely.

Productised Assessment

AI Readiness & Governance Assessment

$2,800 – $3,500
AUD ex GST, Fixed Price
  • Executive-level assessment of current data exposure and permission architecture
  • Governance gap analysis across Microsoft 365 and Copilot readiness factors
  • Unintended access risk identification before AI capability is enabled
  • Board-ready report with defensible findings and clear recommendations
  • Designed for organisations with 20–100 employees on Microsoft 365; larger environments scoped separately
Book an AI Readiness Call Book a free 15-minute scoping call → View the full assessment details →
Build & Automate

We don't just
advise.

Navigator designs and builds custom Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions for organisations that need practical, working tools. Solutions that fit inside your existing Microsoft licence.

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Case Study: Internal Build

NTC Engagement Control System

A purpose-built CRM and engagement management platform for strategy consultancies. Built entirely within Microsoft 365 Business Basic using SharePoint Lists, Power Automate, and Copilot integration, with no premium licences required.

SharePoint ListsPower AutomateM365 CopilotXero Integration
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Power Platform

Custom Power Platform Solutions

Bespoke workflow automation, approval processes, and data management tools built on Power Automate and SharePoint. Designed to solve operational challenges inside your existing Microsoft 365 environment.

Power AutomateSharePointPower AppsMicrosoft Lists
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AI & Automation

AI Agent & Workflow Automation

Practical AI integration using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate AI Builder, and Azure OpenAI. Agents and automated workflows that deliver measurable value, with governance controls built in from the start.

Copilot StudioAI BuilderAzure OpenAIPower Automate
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Web & Application

Web & Application Development

Custom web applications and business tools built to your exact specifications. From client portals to internal dashboards, all modern, performant, and cleanly architected.

HTML / CSS / JSReactNode.jsAPI Integration

Have a process that needs automating or a system that needs building?

Discuss Your Build
Our Approach

Assess. Govern.
Implement.

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Assess

AI readiness, data maturity, Microsoft 365 governance, and security posture. A clear picture of where you are before any technology decision is made.

02
Govern

Define the right controls, permissions, and data policies before Copilot or AI capability is enabled. Board-ready findings with defensible recommendations.

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Implement

Copilot adoption, Power Apps builds, Power Automate workflows, SharePoint configuration, and AI agent development, all inside your existing Microsoft licence where possible.

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Sustain

Ongoing vCIO advisory, roadmap reviews, and iterative improvement as the business and the Microsoft ecosystem evolve together.

"Advisory-first. Implementation when it counts."

Navigator leads every engagement with strategy and governance. Once the direction is clear and the risk is understood, we implement inside the Microsoft ecosystem with the same discipline we applied to the assessment.

That means every technical decision has a business reason behind it, and every build is governed from day one. We are not:

  • A managed service provider (MSP)
  • A helpdesk or support desk
  • A software reseller or vendor partner
  • A body shop that builds without a strategy
Sectors We Serve

Who we work with.

Local Government
Councils on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, and regional Queensland navigating AI adoption, governance uplift, and ICT strategy.
Professional Services
Law firms, accountants, and consulting practices managing sensitive client data in Microsoft 365 environments.
Not-for-Profit
Organisations maximising mission impact through efficient, governed technology without excess overhead.
SME Leadership
Growing businesses (20–250 employees) on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane ready to make strategic, defensible technology decisions.

Navigator provides Microsoft 365 consulting, IT strategy, and cybersecurity assessments across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Noosa, and broader Queensland. Engagements are delivered remotely or on-site by appointment.

Common Questions

Clarity before
commitment.

A first conversation should help you decide whether an assessment is useful, not pressure you into buying one. These are the questions leadership teams most often need answered first.

Is Copilot readiness only a security review?

No. The assessment examines data exposure, permissions, governance, and leadership readiness, then provides a board-ready report with prioritised recommendations.

Does Navigator replace our MSP or internal IT team?

No. Navigator provides independent strategy and governance advice and can work alongside your existing MSP or internal technology team.

Who is the fixed-price AI Readiness Assessment designed for?

The fixed-price assessment is designed for organisations with approximately 20 to 100 employees using Microsoft 365. Larger or more complex environments can be scoped separately.

Do you work outside the Sunshine Coast?

Yes. Navigator serves the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, and regional Queensland through remote delivery and on-site engagements by appointment.

Can Navigator implement the recommendations?

Yes. Where implementation adds value, Navigator can deliver Microsoft 365 governance, Power Platform solutions, workflow automation, and Copilot adoption support.

Not sure where to begin?
A short scoping conversation can identify the most useful starting point.

Get in Touch

Start with a clear conversation.

Tell us what decision, risk, or process you are working through. We will help determine whether an AI Readiness Assessment, Compass Assessment, advisory engagement, or implementation project is the right next step. Your enquiry comes straight to Ryan.

LocationQueensland, Australia

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