Proactive Cybersecurity
Multi-layered defence across prevention, detection, and response, built on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the Essential Eight.
Managed IT & Cybersecurity · Central Otago, NZ
Cohesive IT becomes the single point of contact for everything your business runs on: security, backups, Microsoft 365, and the systems in between. No endless meetings. No help-desk queue. Just seamless operation, and someone who picks up the phone.
Technology Partners
What We Manage
Multi-layered defence across prevention, detection, and response, built on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the Essential Eight.
Device management, automated patching, and continuous monitoring that keeps systems current and downtime rare.
Automated, secure backup and fast recovery for both on-prem and cloud systems. Always protected, always recoverable, always under control.
Secure collaboration and workplace productivity, designed and supported around how your team actually works.
How We Work
Three pillars, guided by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the Essential Eight.
Multi-layered defences integrating people, process, and technology to stop threats before they start.
Proactive, continuous monitoring that identifies risks early, before they disrupt your business.
Resilient, rapid response that keeps your data safe and your operations seamless.
Who We Help
Most small and medium businesses reach a point where the ad hoc approach, one old server here, a laptop someone half-manages there, backups nobody's checked in months, stops being enough. The usual fix is hiring an in-house IT or operations manager. There's a cheaper, simpler option.
Hiring In-House
Partnering With Cohesive IT
What Our Clients Say
When Craig Blair started Cohesive IT, continuing to work with him was an easy decision for us. Craig had been our IT support through our previous provider, so he already knew our businesses, our systems and our operational requirements extremely well. We had developed an excellent working relationship with him over the years, and when he established Cohesive IT, it was a no-brainer for us to follow him into his new business.
Cohesive IT now provides managed IT services across all our New Zealand businesses, including Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Highlands Motorsport Park, Taupō International Motorsport Park and Repco NextGen NZ Championship.
The fixed-fee managed IT service gives us certainty around our IT costs and makes budgeting much easier. We have access to 24/7 network and systems monitoring, helpdesk support, security management, and backup and disaster recovery services, giving us confidence that our systems are being proactively managed and protected.
What we particularly value is that Cohesive IT takes the time to understand our business and works with us on our longer-term goals, rather than simply responding when something goes wrong. Craig is always accessible, helpful and willing to find practical solutions when we need them.
We have a high level of trust in the Cohesive IT team and would have no hesitation in recommending their services.
A Cohesive IT Client
Who You'll Actually Talk To
"I'm Craig Blair, an IT professional with more than 21 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting technology solutions for businesses. My expertise spans Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, VMware, networking, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, and managed IT services. I enjoy working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver practical technology solutions that help their businesses operate more efficiently, securely, and successfully."
No account manager, no rotating help desk. When you call Cohesive IT, you reach Craig, the person who knows your systems, with an exceptional response time and the ability to be on-site in person when it matters.
Simple, Predictable Costs
Every business runs on something different, so there's no generic package to quote. Book a consultation and we'll agree a clear, fixed monthly service fee together, scoped to what your business actually needs, negotiated up front, no surprise invoices.
Book a consultationGet In Touch
Tell us a bit about your business and Craig will get back to you directly, no call centre, no ticket number.
Location
Central Otago, New Zealand
Hours
Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm