Top Information And Communications Technology Companies in Australia

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry has been a significant contributor to the growth and development of the Australian economy. According to the Australian Computer Society (ACS), in 2022, the ICT industry contributed around AUD $167 billion to the country's GDP, making up around 6.6% of the total GDP. The industry also employed over 663,000 people, making up around 5.6% of the total employment in the country. In this article, we will explore the key statistics, factors contributing to its growth and success, each industry's growth and comparison to previous years, key trends including technological disruptions, challenges, and future outlook.

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CPA AUSTRALIA1,340 +61 1300 737 373
memberservice@cpaaustralia.com.au

Our core services to members include education, training, technical support and advocacy. Employees and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, industries, academia and the general public. Our Vision Our goal is to partner with members, so they are prepared for today and tomorrow in a globally connected world Our Purpose We are partners for progress. Through trusted relationships we develop business professionals with tomorrow’s capabilities. WHAT IS A CPA? A Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) is a finance, accounting and business professional with a specific qualification. Being a CPA is a mark of high professional competence. It indicates a soundness in depth, breadth and quality of accountancy knowledge. CPAs are highly respected by employers and members. It provides members with an internationally recognised qualification as well as the opportunity to complete specialist trai…

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY7,231 +61 2 9234 1700
walangamuruadmin@mq.edu.au

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspective and affect change.

DIALOG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY829 +61 7 3247 1000
opendialog@dialog.com.au

Dialog Information Technology is one of Australias leading technology services organisations trading nationally from offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Darwin and Adelaide, Established in 1979, Dialog has delivered innovative solutions to clients across all industries including all levels of government. Dialog employs over 1,200 information technology specialists. Dialog’s subsidiary companies include ICEMEDIA, one of Australia’s leading and most innovative multimedia companies and AccessHQ, which employs over 300 professional testing specialists and serves major government and corporate clients in high value, long term business relationships. Catapult BI is Australias leading business insights and data management consultancy.

SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY2,207 +61 2 6620 3876
coffs.servicedesk@scu.edu.au

At Southern Cross University we strive for excellence. Our game-changing new education models bring a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life. We harness the combined forces of compelling research, leading educators and our extraordinary communities to improve the university experience and make a positive impact in the world. Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow. CRICOS Provider: 01241G TEQSA Provider Code: PRV12043 Australian University

SPIRIT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS147 +61 1300 774 577
marketing@spirit.com.au

At Spirit, we are the trusted technology partner. You can rely on us to offer you advanced, secure, sustainable, and scalable workplace solutions that will uplift your organisation to achieve your goals and enable you to get the best ROI from your technology investments. Secure. Sustainable. Scalable. – guide our products and services offers, and commitment to enable you to meet todays business challenges. As your technology partner, we offer comprehensive solutions, including Managed Services, Cyber Security, Communication & Collaboration, and Business Automation & IoT. We understand the ever-changing landscape affecting Australian businesses and prioritise cyber security in all our solutions. Additionally, we promote modern energy-efficient solutions to organisations to help analyse and reduce their carbon emissions. We prioritise sustainability and leverage advanced AI technologies to help organisations track, report and reduce their environmental impact. Finally, our services are…

BARWON WATER360 +61 1300 656 007
info@barwonwater.vic.gov.au

Barwon Water is Victorias largest regional urban water corporation. We provide high quality water and sewerage services to more than 295,000 permanent residents over 8100 square kilometres. As major employer in the region, we have more than 300 operational, engineering, strategic planning, financial and administrative staff. We embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunity and fairness in the workplace. Barwon Water (Barwon Region Water Corporation) is owned by the Victorian Government. We are a statutory body under the Water Act. Our history dates back to the establishment of the Geelong Municipal Waterworks Trust in 1908.

ACA PACIFIC113 +61 2 9674 8100
sales@acapacific.com.au

ACA Pacific is a pioneer in the value-added supply of specialist information technology hardware and software solutions. Since our inception in 1988, we have connected solution providers with vendors throughout the Asia Pacific region, identifying markets and technologies that shape the ICT industry. We engage in aggressive market development with an activated reseller network, strong vendor alliances and our best-of-breed solutions ecosystem. Value-Add is not just a buzzword for us - it’s at the core of everything we do. Emphasising end-to-end customer service, ACA Pacific provides unparalleled levels of product sales and technical knowledge and a continued commitment to the profitability of all channel partners - Vendors, Resellers and End Users alike. We have shown the resilience and flexibility needed to maintain our position as one the most successful specialised value-added distributors with offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand DATA STORAGE & MANAGE…

SHARESOURCE105 +61 423 731 393
hello@sharesource.com.au

Sharesource builds remote teams for innovative, disruptive businesses in Australia, the UK, and the Americas. They firmly believe that highly-skilled individuals can come from anywhere in the world. There are countless talented individuals who are eager to explore innovative ideas, but often lack the opportunities to showcase their intellect. Sharesources mission is to bridge this gap by connecting skilled and motivated individuals with the opportunities they need to demonstrate their capabilities, which they might otherwise be unable to access. Ultimately, its about unlocking human potential and equalising opportunities to create a better world for all. We work with our client partners to bring about meaningful change that disrupts the market and unleashes the full potential of humanity. Our efforts are focused on benefiting people and the planet, and we strive to ensure that the results have a lasting impact. To learn how we contribute to a better world, visit our website. h…

OUTCOMEX115 +61 2 8879 3888
admin@outcomex.com.au

Outcomex is an award winning advisor, devoted to providing intuitive solutions in information technology. In today’s digitally connected world, we believe it is essential for organisations to align every part of their strategy in order to become an industry leader. We are dedicated to help our clients deal with this challenge and overcome the many obstacles they face when connecting with new technologies. Since our foundation in 2006, we’ve prided ourselves on being agile, and on tailoring our projects to enhance the operational efficiency of our clients through our various services. We create synergy between people and the digital world, working closely with industry leading vendor Cisco to deliver cutting edge services. Our expertise includes consulting in hybrid cloud, managed services, networking, mobility, security, IP telephony, contact centre and data centres. Our effort has been recognised in 2016 as the Cisco’s Most Outstanding Security Partner for ANZ 2016.

TRIDENT SERVICES AUSTRALIA232 +61 1800 008 777
enquiries@tridentservices.com.au

Trident Services Australia Pty Ltd (Trident) provides tailored service solutions for commercial, retail, and aviation facilities. With a focus on keeping people and property safe, we aim to enhance your customers’ experience, champion your safety and security culture, and actively supporting your business in achieving compliance and best practice. Currently employing around 1600 people across many sites throughout Australia, our team offers high-level security, general and specialist cleaning, and asset management services supported by an industry-leading technology platform delivering powerful data for real-time decision-making, reporting, and risk mitigation. At Trident, we are inspired by our people and driven by strong family values. We value teamwork that drives outstanding customer results, ethically growing sustainable business partnerships, and being authentic by acting with integrity and building trust. Trident is fully certified and proudly Australian and privately owned…

TRINITY COLLEGE PERTH305 +61 8 9219 1100
reception@trinity.wa.edu.au

Trinity College is a Catholic day school for boys from Years 4–12 in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Our College has a rich history and tradition dating back more than a century and has been unwavering in its commitment to the mission of Jesus and the Church over that time. The development of good young men who find success and fulfilment in the service of others has always been the focus of the school and continues to direct our mission today. The College specialises in boys’ education and is committed to providing a tailored program that supports the needs of each student with a view to them experiencing success. OUR VISION Our vision is to be the leader in boys education and in the formation of young men for others. OUR MISSION Our Mission is to offer innovative learning opportunities in a safe and nurturing environment which empowers our young men to realise their potential. OUR VALUES Our values are based on the Gospel values and the charisms of Blessed Edmund Rice as articulat…

ACQUIRE125 +61 8 9316 6600
info@acquire.com.au

We are on a mission to be the world’s best data management software company for customers working with natural resources. We work with the worlds leading organisations, by helping them manage their mining and environmental data assets, in a smarter, more streamlined manner. To achieve this, we share a culture that supports our team members, so we can deliver exceptional service to customers and partner with them to evolve and define the Geoscientific Information Management (GIM) tools of the future. Our products are designed to solve complex GIM challenges by giving customers direct access to the in-depth information they need. Technology doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it’s there to support people and processes. To ensure all three work together, we provide comprehensive training and on-going courses. From database administrator to management – acQuire’s software makes everyone’s life better by providing data you can trust for better decision-making. Founded in 1996, acQuire origina…

INGENUOUS40 +61 3 9977 9656
info@ingenuous.com.au

Ingenuous is a start-up information technology and decision support company delivering flexible solutions with innovative and differentiating features that can be installed at site or cloud-hosted. The solutions are suitable for any organisations who need to make informed, automated decisions about the customers they onboard and about the way they manage their transactions with those customers. This includes banks and financial services, insurance, payments and e-commerce, telecommunications and utilities and betting and gaming. Ingenuous delivers Financial Crimes Prevention and Compliance in a single platform called Intuition. It also supplements its software solutions with a comprehensive set of professional services aimed at ensuring its clients are maximising their investment in technology. Intuition by Ingenuous is the latest in fraud prevention and compliance, and covers both onboarding and transactional monitoring. The solution can be implemented with either or both functi…

VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (VIT)134 +61 431 598 582
info@vit.edu.au

Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT), providing a quality education since 1998, is an accredited and recognized registered training organization. RTO No: 20829, TEQSA Provider No: PRV 14007, CRICOS Provider Code: 02044E, ABN: 41 085 128 52 We provide full and part-time accredited, nationally recognized qualifications in leading edge technologies across the Information Technology, Business Management and the Hospitality industries. VIT has articulation, credit transfer, and advanced standing arrangements with leading Universities in Australia. We are a SAP University Alliance Program Member , Microsoft IT Academy Program Member and Microsoft Certified Partner, Oracle Gold Partner. Call us today: 1300 171 755

ADVANCED HEALTH INTELLIGENCE40 +61 8 9324 2099
support@ahi.tech

Advanced Health Intelligence (AHI) delivers scalable health assessment, risk stratification and introduces the ability to digitally triage users for healthcare providers, insurers and governments.

VISITS47 +61 1300 300 979
enquiries@visits.com.au

VISITS empowers business through technology. Enabling our clients to achieve success today and in the future is our passion and mission, We drive technology strategy, deliver technology solutions and support businesses and their staff. Over our 20+ year history, we have helped Australian Mid-Market, Government, Education and Small Business achieve more with their technology investment and enjoy a better technology experience. Were great technology managers, but its our partnership with your staff beyond support - educating them about your technology and inspiring them with ideas to increase efficiency and productivity that sets us apart.

UPSKILLED102 +61 1300 472 713
info@upskilled.edu.au

Upskilled is a leading provider of online vocational qualifications across Australia. Were able to provide training and qualifications that are Nationally Recognised, and for the last decade we’ve helped thousands of students pursue their career goals in areas such as: • Business • Human Resources (HR • Marketing & Social Media • Counselling • Community Services • Information Technology (areas such as Programming, Web Dev, Networking, etc) • and more… In addition to helping businesses upskill their employees, we are the experts in guiding our customers through the latest federal and state government funding initiatives, including establishing apprenticeships or traineeships. Our online courses have monthly rolling start dates so you can study anytime and from anywhere. Our team of career advisors, industry experienced trainers, and student support are available to our students throughout their journey, every step of the way, and we are constantly working to prov…

SOUTHERN CROSS EDUCATION INSTITUTE102 +61 3 9602 4110
enroll@scei.edu.au

Southern Cross Education Institute is a reputed Registered Training Organisation (RTO) providing more than 27 different nationally recognised qualifications across Australia for both local and international students. Since its inception in 2007, SCEI has successfully delivered high quality education and training to thousands of students from around the world. We are proud to offer both local and international students, the best opportunities available in ensuring they receive the ultimate education and training experience. SCEI is a strong advocate for delivering quality training that adds value to the community and economy positively, and SCEI has been steadily growing to accomplish this Mission across Australia!

ROBERTS + MORROW84 +61 1300 832 804
enquiries@rm.net.au

As a forward-thinking accounting and professional services practice, the Roberts + Morrow network offers personalised support to clients across NSW and QLD, and right around Australia. With a long list of specialist financial services including accounting, audit services, Self-Managed Super Fund setup, financial planning and more, Roberts + Morrow also provides tax and legal services, business intel and information technology solutions. The Firm offers five office locations including, Tamworth, Narrabri, Armidale, Glen Innes and Brisbane, with a team of over 170 people, 15 Partners and 4 Associates. Roberts + Morrow is a diverse professional services network. Whether you are starting up, growing up or handing over, the professionals at Roberts + Morrow can work with you to provide solutions for your business. From smart lawyers to business analysts, and financial advisers to IT specialists, plus chartered accountants and auditors, they’ve got the right professional services network…

ST PHILIPS COLLEGE - ALICE SPRINGS81 +61 8 8950 4511
info@stphilips.nt.edu.au

St Philips is a Uniting Church co-educational day/boarding college for students in Years 7 -12. With strong academic excellence and a widely accredited Outdoor Education and Performing Arts program, St Philips College provides opportunities for your child that will endeavour to develop their individuality, strengthen leadership skills and create a well rounded individual, prepared for life after school. COLLEGE VISION: To be a world class school community that excels at: Striving, Seeking, Caring GENERAL INFORMATION A vibrant community characterised by the diversity of students backgrounds and aspirations, St Philips is renowned for its diversity of programs and opportunities. The student body reflects Alice Springs multi-cultural mix of people, most of whom have come from somewhere else. Their families include scientists, linguists, teachers, nurses, tradespeople, sociologists, anthropologists, palaeontologists, computer experts, defence personnel and a large American community …

Top Information And Communications Technology Companies in Australia

Factors Contributing to the Growth and Success of the ICT Industry

The growth and success of the ICT industry in Australia can be attributed to several factors. One of the most significant factors is the government's focus on investing in digital infrastructure and innovation. The government has taken several initiatives to drive growth and productivity through innovation and investment in technology. For example, the National Innovation and Science Agenda, launched in 2015, included several initiatives such as the establishment of a AUD $1.1 billion National Innovation and Science Agenda, the creation of a Digital Transformation Office to drive government digital initiatives, and the expansion of the research and development tax incentive scheme.

The growth of the ICT industry has also been driven by advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things. The adoption of these technologies has enabled businesses to become more efficient, productive, and competitive.

Growth and Comparison of Each Industry in the ICT Sector

The ICT industry in Australia comprises several sub-sectors, including telecommunications, software and services, and hardware. The telecommunications sector is the largest sub-sector, accounting for around 42% of the industry's total revenue, followed by software and services (37%) and hardware (21%).

In 2022, the software and services sector in Australia grew by 10%, driven by the increasing adoption of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-based solutions. The hardware sector also saw growth, with the PC market in Australia growing by 9%, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). However, the telecommunications sector saw a decline in revenue due to increased competition and pricing pressures.

Key Trends, including Technological Disruptions

The ICT industry is continuously evolving, and several technological disruptions are changing the way businesses operate. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most significant technological disruptions, with the potential to transform almost every industry. The adoption of AI has enabled businesses to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and improve customer experiences.

Another technological disruption is the Internet of Things (IoT), which involves connecting devices to the internet and enabling them to exchange data. The adoption of IoT has enabled businesses to collect and analyze data from various sources, leading to enhanced decision-making and improved business outcomes.

Challenges Facing the ICT Industry

Despite the growth and success of the ICT industry in Australia, it is facing several challenges. One of the most significant challenges is the ongoing skills shortage. According to the ACS, there are currently over 20,000 ICT job vacancies in Australia, with employers struggling to find skilled workers to fill these roles. This is a major concern for the industry, as it may limit its ability to continue to grow and innovate.

Another challenge facing the industry is cybersecurity. With the increasing use of technology comes an increased risk of cyberattacks and data breaches. The Australian government has responded to this challenge by investing in cybersecurity initiatives, such as the creation of the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the expansion of the cyber skills workforce.

Future Outlook for the ICT Industry

The outlook for the ICT industry in Australia is positive. The industry is expected to continue to grow, driven by the increasing adoption of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things. The growth of the industry is also likely to be supported by government initiatives aimed at driving innovation and investment in technology.

However, to sustain this growth, the industry will need to address the skills shortage and invest in cybersecurity measures. The industry must also keep up with the pace of technological change and ensure that businesses are equipped to take advantage of new technologies.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the ICT industry in Australia has been a significant contributor to the country's economic growth and development. The industry has been driven by government initiatives and technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things. The industry comprises several sub-sectors, including telecommunications, software and services, and hardware. The industry is facing several challenges, including the ongoing skills shortage and cybersecurity risks. However, the future outlook for the industry is positive, and it is expected to continue to grow and evolve in the coming years. The industry's success will depend on its ability to address the challenges it faces and stay at the forefront of technological change.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 10 May 2023