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New Operations Manager at Multipro IT
We would like to give a very warm welcome to our new Operations Manager, Grant Meldrum. He manages the service desk and operations team, and ensures that we deliver high quality IT managed services to our clients. Grant has over 12 years’ experience in an array of specialist IT and Communications roles.
Prior to Multipro IT, he was an IT & Communications Manager within Australian Special Forces where he managed a team of 18 ICT professionals. Grant enjoys scuba diving around Perth and other exotic locations, working on and modifying his car and taking to the friendly virtual skies in Flight Simulator.
Welcome to Reece!
We would like to give a very warm welcome to our new Operations Engineer, Reece Vellios. As Operations Engineer, he will be responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining our client systems, software and networks.
Reece has a diploma in Network Engineering and Systems Administration, along with 8 experience in Microsoft, Domino and Wireless. Previously he was working as a Wi-Fi Applications Engineer for Xirrus, a leading US technology company where he was responsible for performing wireless site surveys and installation at customer sites. In his spare time, he enjoys driving and fixing his car, photography, motorcross and lanning.
Movember Update

Today is the 30th November and our very own Damien Lay has carved up a very stylish Mo to raise money for men’s health.
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in Australia and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.
We are all looking forward to seeing Damien’s clean-shaven face again!!
Go Hard. Go Fast. Go Karting.

At Multipro IT, we strive to be an employer of choice. Our high-calibre people are important to us and we believe in creating an environment which encourages their engagement and promotes their well-being and happiness. This ultimately benefits both our people and our clients.
Last Friday the Multipro IT team enjoyed a half day out at the Wanneroo track, racing against each other in teams of two. It definitely brought out the competitive streak in everyone as we went on a 1025mtre International Kart Track with 18 corners and 5 straights.
Congratulations to the ‘Top Gun’ team (Mark Jackson and Damien Lay) who won the Go-Kart Trophy!
Clayton achieves Fortinet Network Security Professional Certification
Congratulations to one of our valued Operations Engineers, Clayton McBride, for his dedication and commitment in achieving the status of Fortinet Certified Network Security Professional (FCNSP). This certification demonstrates a solid understanding of the installation and configuration requirements of all Fortigate features and functionality.
Multipro IT is committed to support our clients and staff to achieve excellence through our training and support programme.
2011 Relay For Life Was a Success!
The 2011 Relay For Life was held on Saturday 22 October at Arena Joondalup. Congratulations to Urban and his team (United As One) for completing the 24-hour relay event, and raising $1980.70 for Cancer Council of WA.
“It was a struggle to last the 24 hours in the poor weather conditions, but nothing compared to what cancer sufferers go through everyday of their lives. A big thank you to Multipro and my colleagues who supported myself and the Cancer Council in the fight against cancer” said Urban.
The Relay For Life is run each year and encourages community’s to band together as they celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones and fight back against cancer.
Multipro IT introduces SitePod
![]() SitePod - Making remote connections easy |
SitePod is a rapidly deployed remote IT unit producing high speed network and data connectivity between remote sites and head office. Even with basic internet links, SitePod can use your existing data link to connect site users to the head office. Your site people will be able to access your head office servers for networks, internal communication systems and corporate applications, with a similar experience to those that are physically located in the head office.SitePod has a durable, self-contained and compact design that makes it a perfect solution for a range of applications unique to your organisation’s operational requirements. It is ideal for deployment in remote businesses or regional areas as SitePod can be easily packed up and relocated.Our product is:
Download: SitePod for full specifications For more information, please contact us referencing “SitePod” on 9327 3999 or email us mail@multipro.com.au |
Relay for Life 2011
For the second year in a row, our Procurement Manager Urban Paulo is participating in Relay For Life on 22 October 2011. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money and awareness for research and programs for the Australian Cancer Society. We would like to wish Urban and his team all the very best!



