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Cloud & collaboration solutions in Adelaide

Get your team working together from anywhere — office, home or site — with cloud tools that are set up properly and actually make the day easier, not harder. We help Adelaide businesses pick the right platform, move across without the drama, and keep it all running so you can focus on the work that matters.

What is cloud collaboration?

Cloud collaboration means using online tools — like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace — so your team can share files, chat, video call and work on documents together, no matter where they are. Instead of everything sitting on one office server, your data lives securely in the cloud and follows your people to whatever device they're on. It's how modern businesses stay connected without being chained to a desk.

What we cover

Platform selection

Honest advice on Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace vs a mix — based on how your team works, not vendor kickbacks.

Cloud email & calendars

Business email on your domain with shared calendars, contacts and scheduling that works across devices.

File sharing & storage

Cloud file storage with proper folder structures, permissions and sync — no more emailing spreadsheets around.

Video meetings & chat

Teams, Meet or Zoom set up so your people can talk face to face without the usual tech dramas.

Remote & hybrid working

The tools and access your team needs to work from home or site as easily as from the office.

Security & access controls

Multi-factor login, sharing policies and device management so your data stays safe outside the office.

Who it's for

  • Businesses still running off a local server who want to move to the cloud without the risk.
  • Teams split between office, home and field who need to stay connected and share files safely.
  • Offices drowning in email attachments and version confusion who want a better way to collaborate.
  • Anyone who knows they need cloud tools but isn't sure where to start or which platform to pick.

How it works

  1. A quick chat. We find out how your team works now and where the pain points are.
  2. The right recommendation. We match the platform and tools to your business — not the other way around.
  3. We set it all up. Email, files, meetings and security configured properly, with your data migrated across.
  4. Your team gets comfortable. We walk your people through what's changed so they're confident from day one.
  5. Looked after. Ongoing support, user changes and a real person to call when something comes up.

Why WaTo for cloud & collaboration

  • A real person answers — not a chatbot or overseas call centre.
  • Platform-honest — we recommend what fits your business, not what earns us the biggest margin.
  • We migrate carefully so nothing falls through the cracks.
  • One local team for IT, web, hosting and more — one number to call.
  • Adelaide owned since 2001, supporting businesses across SA and Australia-wide remotely.

Cloud & collaboration questions

Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace — which should we pick?

It depends on your team. If you're already in the Microsoft world, 365 usually makes sense. If your team lives in browsers and values simplicity, Google Workspace is worth a look. We'll give you a straight answer based on your situation.

What happens to our files when we move to the cloud?

We migrate them across with folder structures and permissions intact. Nothing gets left behind, and we keep a copy until you're happy everything's in place.

Is the cloud safe for business data?

Yes, with the right configuration. We set up multi-factor authentication, sharing controls and backup so your data is protected and recoverable.

Can our team work from home properly?

That's exactly what cloud collaboration is for. With the right setup, your people can access email, files and meetings from home, site or anywhere with an internet connection — securely.

Ready to get your team connected?

Tell us how your team works now and we'll show you the simplest path to cloud tools that actually help — no jargon, no obligation.

No two businesses are the same — so nothing we do is off-the-shelf. Every solution is built around yours, and kept simple.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do your plans and pricing work?

Whatever suits you — a fixed contract, a monthly retainer, prepaid blocks of hours, or simple hourly rates. You pick the model that fits your business, and we keep it transparent with no surprise bills.

How quickly do you respond?

Fast. You talk to a real person, not a call queue — and for urgent issues we're often on-site within the hour across Adelaide, with remote support Australia-wide.

Do you only do IT support?

No — IT & Digital, cyber security, websites & hosting (via Whosts.au), business solutions and currency equipment, all from one local team. One number to call.

What does it cost?

It depends on your size and the cover you need. We keep pricing simple and transparent, with no surprise bills — call us for a tailored quote.

Do you support businesses outside Adelaide?

Yes. We're Adelaide-based and provide remote support Australia-wide, with on-site visits across South Australia.

Will you work with our existing IT person?

Absolutely. We often co-manage — taking on monitoring, security and after-hours cover alongside your in-house team.

Why we're different

Not your typical IT company

We keep it simple, and fix things for the future — not just patch them today.

A typical IT company
WaTo Consulting
You wait in a call queue
A real person on the WaTo team answers
One rigid plan — take it or leave it
Contract, retainer, blocks or hourly — your choice
Patch it today, deal with it again later
Fix the root cause — and what it could cause next
Jargon and over-engineering
Kept simple and explained in plain English
IT only — you juggle other vendors
IT, cyber, web, business & currency under one roof
Hosting resold from someone else
Our own Australian hosting — Whosts.au
WaTo character — happy to help

Still not sure what you need?

Tell us what's slowing you down and we'll point you to the right fix. You're a partner, not a client.

Call (08) 7123 0805 Email info@wato.com.au
Why clients choose us

Trusted by Adelaide business since 2001

★★★★★

"No sales spiel, no waiting in line on the phone — and always an effective, quick result when needed."

SA Construct
★★★★★

"Our IT consultant since 2010. Always quick to respond, and we're very happy with our website and every system he's maintained."

Major Real Estate
★★★★★

"They took the hassle out of setting up our restaurant — website, point of sale, even HR advice. Professional and great value. Highly recommended."

RAF Group
★★★★★

"Outstanding service since 2013 — from website design to any IT issue, always prompt and informative. I've recommended WaTo to many of my own customers."

Trymoss Engineering
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"Their ability to grasp and apply product-specific technical process has allowed us to meet all customer KPIs."

Cummins Allison
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"Often on-site within the hour. Knowledgeable, dependable, and he can explain IT in plain layman's terms. An incredible asset to our business."

Major Pub / Hotel
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"As a non-geek, I appreciate that Wato's always got my back and never makes me feel I'm imposing. Local and reliable — Wato's your man!"

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CRS Accessories
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Our story

Built in Adelaide, since 2001

WaTo Consulting was founded by John Watson in Adelaide in 2001. Over two decades it's earned a name for tailored work across a wide range of industries — helping businesses of every size run more smoothly, work more efficiently and grow steadily, without blowing the budget or disrupting the day-to-day.

Emma Watson (née Dickenson) played a significant part in shaping what WaTo became. She brought real expertise and a clear vision for where it could go — expanding the business, bringing in new systems and fresh thinking, and raising the standard of how things are done. A great deal of what WaTo is, we owe to her.

Today it's all tailored, never off-the-shelf — IT & Digital, Business & Web Hosting, built around what each client actually needs. Over the years those areas have come together under one roof: our IT & Digital, Currency, Business and Web work (through Whosts.au) now all sit within WaTo Consulting — one team, one standard, looking after the lot.

When you work with us, you're not a client — you're a partner.