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Managed IT Solutions for Entertainment and Media

The entertainment and media industry relies heavily on technology to manage content production, digital distribution, live streaming, and audience engagement. Fast, secure, and scalable IT systems are essential for handling high-volume data, supporting creative workflows, and protecting intellectual property. Without dependable IT infrastructure, businesses risk content delays, data breaches, and system failures that can disrupt production and impact revenue.

Grassroots IT delivers expert-managed IT solutions designed for entertainment and media businesses. From secure cloud storage and network performance optimisation to proactive cybersecurity and fast support, we keep your systems running smoothly. Our team helps media agencies, production houses, and content creators stay focused on delivering high-quality content—while we handle the tech behind the scenes.

IT Solutions for the Entertainment and Media Industry

Grassroots IT provides purpose-built IT solutions to support the fast-paced, high-demand environment of the entertainment and media industry. Our services improve performance, protect creative assets, and streamline digital production workflows—keeping your business connected, secure, and agile.

Creative teams need reliable access to large media files, production software, and collaborative tools across locations. Our secure cloud solutions offer scalable storage and seamless remote access, enabling efficient file sharing, editing, and real-time collaboration.

Media businesses manage valuable intellectual property and sensitive client data. We implement enterprise-grade cybersecurity measures including access controls, encryption, secure backups, and endpoint protection to safeguard your digital assets from breaches or loss.

Production delays caused by tech issues can impact deadlines and delivery. Our responsive helpdesk team provides fast, knowledgeable support to resolve issues quickly, ensuring your teams stay on schedule.

Whether you’re scaling up for a new production or adopting new tech, we help you align IT systems with business goals. Our consultants advise on infrastructure upgrades, software integrations, and workflow optimisation to support long-term growth.

 

We manage and maintain the tools that drive your production—editing software, storage systems, servers, and more. From procurement to upgrades, we ensure your technology runs smoothly and supports the demands of modern content creation.

Why Choose Grassroots IT for IT Solutions in Entertainment and Media


At Grassroots IT, we understand that entertainment and media businesses need more than just IT support—they need a technology partner that protects creative assets, supports fast-paced production schedules, and adapts to evolving digital demands. Our IT solutions are designed to keep your systems secure, scalable, and performance-ready.

Your content is your most valuable asset. We implement strong cybersecurity protocols—including encryption, access controls, and secure backups—to protect intellectual property and production data from cyber threats and accidental loss.

IT issues can delay timelines and disrupt live broadcasts or content delivery. Our expert support team provides rapid response and ongoing monitoring to minimise downtime and keep your creative workflows running without interruption.

From content creators to large studios, the need for flexible, high-performance IT systems is growing. Our scalable solutions support HD editing, digital distribution, cloud collaboration, and remote production—so your tech keeps up as your business expands.

By partnering with Grassroots IT, you gain a team that understands the technical demands of media production and distribution. We manage your IT so you can focus on creating, publishing, and engaging your audience.

FAQ’s

Why does the entertainment and media industry need specialised IT solutions?

Media businesses deal with large file sizes, complex workflows, and valuable intellectual property. Specialised IT solutions ensure fast performance, secure storage, and smooth collaboration across creative teams and locations.

We offer managed IT support, cloud storage and collaboration tools, cybersecurity, helpdesk services, software and hardware management, and strategic IT consulting—all tailored to media production and distribution.

We apply strict cybersecurity measures including firewalls, data encryption, access controls, secure backups, and regular monitoring to protect creative assets from loss, theft, or cyberattacks.

Yes. Our cloud-based systems provide secure, real-time access to files and editing tools, enabling creative teams to collaborate efficiently—whether on-site, in the studio, or working remotely.

Absolutely. We provide the infrastructure and technical support needed for high-performance applications, including video rendering, storage, streaming, and real-time editing environments.

"GRIT's commitment to achieving the right result for Northrop has enabled the uplift of our digital environment. They provide a true partnership, working with Northrop to develop solutions that fit our culture and our appetite for change and innovation."
Kiri Hetariki - Quality, Systems and Integration Manager
Northrop Consulting Engineers
"GrassrootsIT has continually proven itself as a contributing partner in digital transformation. Their unwavering dedication to quality, coupled with a relentless drive to improve, has solidified their reputation as a trusted and dependable partner for businesses navigating the complexities of modern IT landscapes."
Stuart McFarlane, Digital Systems Manager
Multi-Cultural Communities Council Gold Coast

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Our Case Studies
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Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast: A Case Study of Strategic Partnership
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Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast
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Non-profit Organisation
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Managed IT Support, Data & Automation, Intune, Entra ID, Sophos
Non-profit organisation turns to Grassroots IT to turnaround years of legacy IT systems.
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Churchill Education chooses Grassroots IT for Managed IT Support
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Churchill Education
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Training & Education
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Managed IT Support, Cybersecurity
Registered training organisation Churchill Education have relied on Grassroots IT for Managed IT Support and Cybersecurity since 2008.
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Northrop partners with Grassroots IT for strategic insight
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Northrop
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Engineering
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Managed IT Support
Grassroots IT has worked with Northrop since 2017, initially providing Managed IT Support for their Brisbane office before expanding to provide project, digital transformation and support services for all staff nationally.
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Port of Darwin streamlines operations with Microsoft 365 and Azure
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Port of Darwin
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Transport & Logistics
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Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Windows 10 Enterprise, Sophos XG Firewall
When the Port of Darwin was privatised in 2015, this massive change affected their entire business operations from top to bottom. Craig O’Connor, the Head Of Technology & Information Systems at Port of Darwin, selected Grassroots IT to assist with four main areas for the Port: Managed IT Support, Microsoft Office 365, Azure, and Security.
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Westside Corporation chooses Grassroots IT for Managed IT Support
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Westside Corporation
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Oil & Gas
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Managed IT Support
George Blake, the IT Manager at Westside Corporation, has worked with many MSPs over the years. But he says there are few that deliver like Grassroots IT. “Grassroots IT are second to none with their knowledge of systems,” George said. “They have skilled staff – not people learning their way on my time. Their high end employees are very good.”
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Madsen Property migrates to the cloud with Grassroots IT and Microsoft 365
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Madsen Property
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Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Agency
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Managed IT Support, Microsoft 365
Commercial & Industrial Real estate agency Madsen Property have relied on Grassroots IT for their Managed IT Support for many years, also recently working with Grassroots IT to migrate from legacy in-house systems to Microsoft 365.
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