The engineers and developers within our COLETEK IT Services team have been immersed in the world of computing and information technology since the early 1980s. With a legacy built on deep technical expertise, we have decades of hands-on experience in both hardware and software engineering, giving us a comprehensive understanding of complex IT systems. From building custom PCs to architecting enterprise networks, our journey started in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and we now proudly serve clients along the East Coast of Queensland, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and beyond.
We specialize in advanced Linux system administration and open-source infrastructure, offering robust and secure solutions for a wide range of environments. Our team consists of experienced IT consultants, network engineers, and software developers who work seamlessly across disciplines such as cloud computing, virtualization, cybersecurity, DevOps, and IT automation. Whether you need to configure a secure Linux server, troubleshoot a kernel panic, deploy a cloud-native app, or optimize your enterprise network, we have the expertise to deliver real results.
We are not your typical computer repair shop. Our deep knowledge and technical agility allow us to diagnose and resolve IT issues of all scales and complexities. From small businesses needing managed IT support to enterprise clients requiring high-availability infrastructure solutions, our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our holistic approach covers everything from network security and firewall configuration to data recovery, backup solutions, and remote desktop management.
Our work is powered by a passion for technology and a genuine curiosity for how systems work. We combine expertise in operating systems (Linux, BSD, Windows Server, and macOS), network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN), and scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell) to deliver reliable and scalable IT solutions. We also specialize in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), helping clients migrate to the cloud or maintain hybrid infrastructures.
If you're looking for experienced and forward-thinking IT professionals who can go beyond basic computer repairs, COLETEK IT Services is your trusted partner. We provide IT support, system integration, network troubleshooting, and Linux consulting services to clients across the East Coast. Contact us today for a custom IT solution that meets your business or technical goals.
At COLETEK IT Services, our IT experience spans multiple generations of computing technology—from the earliest days of personal computing to today’s cloud-driven, connected world. We’ve worked with a wide range of hardware platforms, operating systems, and networking technologies, building a foundation of knowledge that few modern IT consultancies can match.
Our team has hands-on experience with legacy systems such as the Commodore 64, Amiga, DEC VAX systems, and UNIX environments, as well as early enterprise networks built on Novell NetWare. These systems helped shape the modern computing landscape, and our understanding of them allows us to work effectively with both aging infrastructure and next-generation technologies.
We’ve evolved with the industry, mastering the transition to modern technologies like TCP/IP networking, Windows Server, macOS, Linux distributions (such as Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Debian), and mobile platforms including Android and iOS. Our team brings deep knowledge of both proprietary and open-source ecosystems, with expertise in system configuration, shell scripting, performance tuning, and cross-platform integration.
We are also highly experienced in building and supporting voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions using technologies such as Asterisk and FreePBX. Whether you need a custom PBX system, multi-site communication infrastructure, or SIP trunking support, our VoIP engineers can deliver secure and scalable telephony solutions tailored to your business.
Our decades-long journey through the world of information technology equips us to solve today’s challenges with insight drawn from the past—and with a strong vision for the future. Whether you're running a legacy system that needs maintenance or modernizing to cloud-native infrastructure, COLETEK IT Services is the IT partner that understands where computing came from—and where it's headed.
I have outsourced many projects through COLETEK over the years for a variety of applications. Applications such as a online based software platform that pulls live data feeds and updates in real-time to the user. A custom built website for adding users and products that achieved over 20,000 listings. Mobile applications. Data recovery and hardware repair. Custom SEO services and secure hosting services. I choose COLETEK because I know that a job will get done as requested and within a reasonable time frame. Also I'm a stickler for security and they're the best.
I had a hard drive malfunction caused by a power surge. Attempts by local IT technicians were unable to recover the data, and ended up making the situation worse. I was advised to give up on getting any data back. After searching around online for an advanced data recovery service I selected COLETEK because of their prompt and professional response to my request for a quote. They also had the cheapest quote I obtained. I posted the drive off to COLETEK, and the team were able to extract much of the data from the drive quite quickly, and they kept me informed at every stage of the process. I have recommended the services of COLETEK to several acquaintances with data recovery needs, and will continue to do so.
I recently discovered COLETEK after I accidently managed to fry the PCB on my hard drive. The drive contained 13 years worth family photos and wasn't comfortable sending it off where it could be damaged more or lost in the post. After spending hours researching and emailing different data recovery companies, I decided on COLETEK. Luke was very helpful and let me know the estimated costs up front, and was able to quickly do the repairs necessary to get my drive running like new again. I was able to back up the whole drive and the bill ended up cheaper than the original quote. I can highly recommend them and have already sent a friend to get their drive repaired too.
An IT consultant confirmed that our hard drive had died and that he was not able to extract information from it as it was completely fried! The IT consultant recommended COLETEK to me, saying data recovery wouldn’t be cheap but it was our only option other than to attempt to reconstruct months of MYOB (and other) data. Luke was easy to deal with and managed to recover virtually all of the information on the hard disc within a few days. Fantastic work!! Luke, you saved us miles of heartache!!
I highly recommend to anyone with a need for data recovery to contact COLETEK - they are impressive from start to finish. I was impressed with the turnaround of each stage of the job, as well as with the cost to complete it. These guys are excellent to deal with, great communicators and clearly know their stuff... and, as I understand, HDD data recovery is only one component of the work that COLETEK does. Well done guys, keep up the great work!
I had an external hard drive containing valuable data that quit working. I thought everything was lost. I used the services of COLETEK to restore the contents of my drive and i was able to retrieve everything. I would not hesitate to use COLETEK for hard drive recovery.
Highly recommended for COLETEK's service! Reasonable price and express service! We have two back up external hard drives at home and for some reason both of them were corrupted (later found out it’s due to some sort of electrical surge??). Both drives contained over 10 years of valuable technical works, numerous photos from our pre-kids travel days, as well as photos and videos of our first born! We tried another company but only recovered around 55% of the data and it costed a FORTUNE! Contacted COLETEK, explained the problems and received my recovered data within 14 days of initial contact (it wasn’t an urgent case). I was over the moon when I was able to locate a technical piece of work that I’ve done 15 years ago, and of course videos and photos of our first born.
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.
We recently engaged the services of COLETEK to perform some penetration testing on our systems. We found Luke flexible and accommodating with our specific needs. Luke provide what we needed to show our clients our security measures with our systems. I would have no hesitation in recommending Luke.
Massive thanks to Luke and the guys at COLETEK. My Hard Drive was severely damaged (level 4/6) and they managed to recover 100% of the data (including a 400GB single encrypted file I really needed), the price was more then fair and it only took a couple days. I highly recommend COLETEK for their quality, value, speed and friendliness.
My hard drive died with 18 months of work plus photos of my daughters 1st 18 months of life. I contemplated building a time machine to go back and document all those memories again - though I found it logistically and financially much easier to go with COLETEK. My recommendation is forget trying to build a time machine - call COLETEK.
Luke from COLETEK provided server setup and consultation for our media production Business. They were prompt, professional, and helpful, and gave us some good ideas and options when it came to a custom and cost effective solution. They have been prompt and responsive since initial setup, offering advice as needed and supporting additional requests. Highly recommended!
In July 2012, my hard drive died, and with it all my data, treasured photos etc. COLETEK was able to recover the data of my old hard drive for me - it had damaged platters so an extensive data recovery process was required. The service was great and fast, Luke came by within 24 hours to do a quick analysis and was then able to proceed with the recovery within days. We were so happy to get all our data back!
I was very impressed with the prompt service I received from COLETEK IT. I submitted a request for assistance on Thursday when my Windows PC failed to boot. I dropped the computer off Friday. Saturday - I was notified that analysis was complete and that a reinstall of Windows was required. Sunday - I was notified that Windows had been reinstalled and all my data had been copied back. Monday - I picked up my recovered machine from COLETEK. Four days from initial contact to having my system back would be great service in anyone's book. I have no hesitation in recommending COLETEK IT.
I was exceptionally pleased with the service that I received from COLETEK. I had been advised by a number of different computer "experts" that my hard drive was fried and that nothing was recoverable. I wasn’t too hopeful but Luke was able to diagnose the problem and recovered 99% of all our files. We could not be happier with the outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend COLETEK for all your computer problems.
We experienced some issues with our Linux server. I contacted Luke and explained my concerns, Luke come to our office (after hours) to run some tests and when advised me that some programming was required and that the hard drives were overdue for replacements. Luke suggested I drop the server of at his office on Friday late afternoon so he could do the fix on the weekend and he would come to our office on Sunday afternoon to install the updated server. I gladly accpeted such a great offer. Everything went exactly to plan even though we had to deal with really bad storms and some power outages on that weekend. Job well done.
My Back up hard drive froze so I shopped it around to all the Geeks to see if they could indeed open it. without success. A friend put me onto COLETEK and I had my vital info back within ten days. Money well spent.
I came to coletek when my portable hard drive failed, I had data I needed for work and university and they managed to quickly recover all of it and even replaced the drive within the enclosure for me, all within a relatively quick timeframe and for a reasonable price. I definitely recommend them for data recovery!