Technology Investment Boost

How to claim the $120 tax deduction for your business

Subject to law, small businesses will have until 30 June 2023 to make use of an additional 20% business tax deduction on technology investments.

If passed, 9spheres Technologies can help you take advantage of the Technology Investment Boost to strengthening your network security and move your business to the cloud.

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What the technology tax deduction means for your business

Few things in life are as mysterious as tax, cloud computing, and cyber security. The Federal Government has now brought all three together and has proposed a substantial tax grant up until 30 June 2023, in what is known as the Technology Investment Boost.

Here’s how it works.
The proposed legislation will allow small businesses with an annual turnover of $50-million or less, to claim an additional business tax deduction of 20% on technology investments, particularly in cyber security and the cloud. This is in an attempt to foster an increase in digital acceleration and adoption.

In so doing, the government will provide $1-billion to boost new technology investments and encourage digital interfaces. This 20% deduction is applicable to the cost incurred on business expenses and depreciating assets that support their digital adoption, such as portable payment devices, cyber security systems or subscriptions to cloud based services.

Australian treasurer Josh Frydenburg said that every $100 that small businesses spend on digital technology will usher in a $120 tax deduction for that business. This was announced during the 2022 federal budget speech that took place on March 29, 2022.

Technology To Boost Your Business

Cloud IT

Migrate to a secure, scalable cloud solution. Simplify how your team works and data flows.

Cyber Security

Proactive threat detection and response. Prevent viruses, malware & cyber threats.

Productivity

Look forward to improved connectivity, speed, file sharing and business communication.

Give Your Technology A Boost

Since 2009 9spheres Technologies has been providing managed IT services to businesses in Brisbane. We can help you understand your IT options and deliver the best solution to give your technology, and business, the boost it needs!

Your Brisbane IT Company

9spheres Technologies is a close-knit team of IT professionals, led by Alex and Nick Marot. We’re well known in the Brisbane community for our professionalism and excellent IT support.
We’re as dedicated to your IT, as you are to your business. Reach out and say hi!

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   Aust Catering 
 2022-07-26
 
 
  An excellent team, great response times and great advice right for our business. would highly recommend the team.
  
 
       
   Akshay Shah 
 2021-02-11
 
 
  
  
 
       
   Jennifer Rushworth 
 2020-08-14
 
 
  All the staff at 9spheres were friendly and professional. They got back to me promptly and provided fast efficient remediation of my problem (same day), even though I was not a regular customer or approaching them on behalf of a business.
Their prices reflected their business focus, but their focus on solving my problem quickly kept their charges to a minimum.
  
 
       
   Jeanie Smith 
 2020-07-07
 
 
  We have worked closely with Nick, Alex and their team for more years than I can remember. They are part of our extended work family.Our Accoutnants referred them to us and we have never left. They have helped us move office a few times, helped  streamline and grow our business and consitently troubleshoot our many varied requests at very short notice!  I personally could not do my job without their support. Dont hesitate to contact their team for your IT needs. Thank you.
  
 
       
   David Duncalfe 
 2020-06-24
 
 
  Excel Event Hire have been clients for over 5 years and the team have been fantastic.  They are always honest and upfront with what we "need" and what would be "better"  and the difference that will make to our operations
  
 
       
   Sonya Wilson 
 2020-06-23
 
 
  KWA Blinds have had a service agreement with 9spheres for 10 years.
In terms of risk management, there are so many scams and threats to a companies IT property that a great IT partner is now a necessity.  We have found it reassuring to partner with 9 Spheres. We have worked together to ensure effective security and firewalls, transferring our data to the cloud, faster downloads, back ups and remote accessibility of company data.
It is inevitable that issues will arise, such as accidentally deleting important company details, and we have been able to rely on 9 Spheres for prompt and professional service.
Sonya Wilson
Director
KWA Blinds
  
 
       
   Yarden Malecki 
 2020-06-22
 
 
  Have been a client of 9spheres for many years now and they are absolutely fantastic and always solve our issues quick and proactively. Would happily recommend.
  
 
       
   Garry Solah 
 2020-06-21
 
 
  Nick, Alex and their team have helped us immensely. Their professionalism and knowledge is exceptional and response time very fast which is critical in our industry. They have helped us modernise and grow our business very  rapidly. Very clever!
  
 
       
   Kevin Cuyler 
 2020-06-19
 
 
  Nick, Alex and the team have been our IT support for almost 10 years now and in all that time we have never considered changing vendors. They are friendly and professional and as our business has grown substantially, their advice, service and support has always been highly valued.
  
 
       
   Len Watt 
 2020-06-19
 
 
  Nick and his team are great to work with. They provide an excellent  service and we can always rely upon them when we call them. Nothing is ever to much trouble I would recommend them to anybody looking for good IT support.

Choose a package that suits you

9spheres Technologies offers you a subscription-based monthly package, made up of only the IT services you need. You choose the IT services that are best for your business (we can advise you on that), and we’ll create a custom managed IT package, just for you.

The outcome? You don’t pay for IT services that you don’t need. We give you set monthly fees with no unexpected costs. It makes budgeting much easier. Plus all of our IT service plans include monthly managed support.

Package Flexibility
As your business grows, so do your IT service requirements.
Adding or removing services from your managed IT package is as easy as giving us a call. We don’t believe in lock-in contracts!

Mary's Insurance Business

Mary has 17 machines in the office that need full IT support – Microsoft 365, full security protection, data backups, managed desktop software etc. But she also has 11 agents in the field who work off mobile devices and tablets and need to be able to view emails, access shared files on the network and from time to time login via 3 machines when in the office. 9spheres Technologies can customize a solution specifically to match Mary’s business needs with one pre-determined monthly fee and no hidden costs.

Steve's Booming Law Firm

Steve's legal practice is booming. From a trading business of 21 full time employees he has added another conveyancing secretary and 3 new clerks this month. He needs to set them each up with new email addresses and configure their different access permissions on the network. One of the clerks will work remotely so he needs to setup a VoIP phone line as well. We can do this quickly via our cloud-based control panel and ensure that Steve doesn’t miss a step as he focuses on taking care of his new clients.

Leaders In Learning

Bruce manages a highly successful ‘Leaders in Learning’ training school. This college has a complement of 80 full-time staff, 60 sessional staff and 45 self-serve computers based in their centre for learning and innovation. 9spheres Technologies put together a custom IT services package for this school that can be adjusted as students and staff join or leave.

Ben's Consulting Business

Ben owns an electrical consulting business. He has a team of 11 consultants who work across multiple sites during the day. They only need access to email and shared files, via their mobile devices and some level of support. He has supplied 3 notebooks which are based at his office for when his consultants are between site visits. Ben needs a full setup for another 7 full-time employees. We can put together a custom plan to match his unique needs at a very affordable rate.

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Our Partners

9spheres Technologies partners with some of the world’s leading cloud-based products, such as Microsoft 365, Sophos Cyber Security, Lenovo and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Through our partners we can deliver the IT consulting services, hardware and software that will keep your business secure and running the way you want it to.

Enjoy These Benefits When You Boost Your Technology With US

More Uptime & Network Stability
Proactive Cyber Security
Avoid Reputation Damage
Ease Of Doing Business, With Staff & Clients
Improved Productivity
Guaranteed Support
The IT infrastructure and software your business needs

The Journey

Whether you’re looking to switch IT providers or just get started, our goal is to make the process simple for you. We want to give you the technological boost your business needs. This is what you can expect.

Step 1

We get to know you, your business and IT needs.

Step 2

We audit your current IT to see what’s needed.

Step 3

We send you a proposal. No lock-in contracts.

Step 4

Implementation and ongoing IT support.

Boost Your Technology

Ready to speak to give your technology the boost it needs? Send through the form or give us a call.

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How does my business benefit?

The benefits of investing in technology now are clear. Cloud computing gives you speed, efficiency and better collaboration, while a cyber security specialist protects you from a growing number of threats. What’s better is that you can do that with the support of the Australian government in the way of an additional 20% business tax deduction.

Your business could be on the road to digitalisation from a better financial position than before. If you don’t know where or how to begin, what technology you should invest in, and which cloud computing and cyber security programs provide the greatest advantages, 9spheres Technologies is ready to provide you with complete, start-to-finish, and comprehensive technological solutions. Chat to our team for a free quotation.

What is cyber security and why is it important to your business?

In line with the world making its move towards digital transformation, and companies utilizing cloud computing services, comes the need to secure and safeguard the infrastructure that has been established on the cloud. Protecting your business from viruses is only a tiny facet of your cyber security program. Businesses store a variety of information including sensitive internal information, client details, health and safety information, intellectual property, and valuable industry and governmental information. Implementing cyber security processes is an important step in protecting data from theft, loss, or damage.

Australian businesses are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals as business activity moves online and we adopt a remote work culture. Most owners simply don’t have the time or knowledge to protect themselves. They also don’t prioritize at least hiring a cyber security consultant to review their exposure to cyber threats. The mindset of ‘it won’t happen to me’ is unfortunately all too common.

Cyber security should be high on the agenda though. While there’s the off chance that a cyber attack will only cost you a small amount of lost time and money, the reality is that in most cases it’s much more severe. Targeted businesses tend to experience large data theft, crippled systems, and exorbitant ransoms, often in BitCoin. In extreme cases, particularly where sensitive information is lost, it leads to business reputation damage or the inability to continue operating.

Take a proactive step and look into our managed security services. As cyber security specialists our team of experts proactively manages your IT architecture, protecting your business from incoming threats. With the available new business tax deductions you could secure your business with the support of the government.

The types of cloud computing services

There are multiple types of cloud computing services. The first of which are public cloud systems. These are cloud infrastructures that are not owned by the end user, such as Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS). In contrast, another option would be a private cloud system, such as Oracle, Red Hat OpenShift, and Cisco, which are dedicated to a single end user or dedicated to a single business.

The third type are managed private cloud systems whereby third-party vendors oversee all cloud operations for you. This is the type of cloud service that we at 9spheres Technologies provide to you so that you don’t have to hassle with your IT. We do this by setting up, securing and managing your cloud architecture, connecting devices to the network, and providing support, either virtually or on-site. With the business tax deductions on offer for this type of investment, there’s never been a better time to consider this type of service for your business.

Lastly, there are dedicated clouds, which sit within private or public clouds, which is ideal for large corporations with multiple internal divisions.

The benefits of operating your business in the cloud is extensive, a primary one being that your team is able to work remotely without losing access to important files and information. Collaboration can be enhanced as teammates are able to work on the same documents and files simultaneously. File sharing and the sharing of sensitive information can be done without any glitches, and your clients will enjoy a smoother, modern experience. Additionally, you can manage your network as your company grows, adding and removing users with ease and managing their security permissions.

The benefits of cloud computing

Cloud computing services enable businesses of any size to store data remotely on the internet and retrieve it wherever and whenever they need it. These are services that people use daily for personal and professional needs. Examples of this would include services like Microsoft 365, Hubspot, and Google Drive, to name a few. The benefits of cloud computing are many.

Gaining exponential momentum in the way businesses store and collect their data, the cloud infrastructure is fast becoming a necessity. In a world that is remote, cloud systems and their interfaces offer the advantage of streamlined workflows, simplifying remote work, and allowing you to avoid unexpected downtime due to a lack of access.

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