Top Saas Companies in Australia

The SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) industry in Australia is a rapidly growing sector that plays a vital role in the country's digital economy. In 2022, the industry's contribution to Australia's gross domestic product (GDP) was approximately 1.9%, employing approximately 36,000 individuals.

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PLANIT TESTING1,976 +61 1300 992 967
infoau@planittesting.com

At Planit, we provide businesses with the vision, precision and independence they need to improve the quality of their software and the way they deliver it. As a global leader in quality engineering and assurance solutions, our 2,000+ consultants are at the forefront of the industry. Every day, they test themselves on a variety of challenging projects across our top-tier client base. We are hungry to learn and drive our industry forward. This permeates the fabric of our culture, with core values centred around continuous growth and excellence, as we look to inspire minds and raise the bar. We embrace and encourage diversity. We strive to create an environment that’s productive, welcoming, fair, rewarding, and fun for everyone. We act with integrity and harness sustainability as a catalyst for positive change. Ready to test yourself and grow your career? Visit our Careers tab or www.planittesting.com/careers

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.

GBST462 +61 2 9253 6555
privacyofficer@gbst.com

GBST delivers technology and digital solutions to enable, support and scale wealth management organisations globally. Our team of experienced professionals create vital back, middle, and front-office solutions for wealth managers, life and pension companies, stockbrokers, fund managers, advisers, and investment managers, as well as offer financial tools and digital services to banks and loan providers. Founded in 1983, GBST works with more than 100 financial brands across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, and the UAE. Our leading-edge technology supports over 5.5 million investor accounts under administration with Direct to Consumer, Advised and Workplace channel solutions. Sign up to our online newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gFjfh6s5

ELMO SOFTWARE512 +61 1300 884 510
contactus@elmosoftware.co.nz

Founded in 2002, ELMO Software is a leading provider of cloud, HR, payroll and expense management solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. ELMO offers a convergent solution, providing medium and small business an all-in-one platform to manage people, process and pay. ELMO provides innovative technology to help organisations manage, engage, and inspire their employees in real-time and from any device. Born in the cloud, the business operates on a robust SaaS cloud solution. ELMO’s leading cloud solution is fit for purpose for each market segment to reduce administrative burden and enhance the employee experience across the following key HR functions: - Payroll (Expenses, Rostering / Time & Attendance) - HR Core (Survey, Wellbeing, Analytics) - Recruitment - Onboarding - Performance Management (Rewards and Recognition, Succession, Remuneration) - Learning Management (Course Builder, Course Library, Video Library) Spanning the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hir…

DICKER DATA502 +61 1800 688 586
sales@dickerdata.com.au

Dicker Data’s mission is to enable, educate and inspire IT resellers to achieve their full potential through the delivery of unparalleled service, technology and logistics. Founded in 1978, Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) is the only Australian owned and ASX-listed IT distributor. Representing a wide range of global tier-one brands, Dicker Data prides itself on delivering tailored IT solutions to an extensive partner base of over 7,000 unique resellers. In April 2014, Dicker Data bolstered its market-leading position through the $65M acquisition of fellow IT distributor, Express Data. Following the integration of the two organisations, Dicker Data now boasts revenues in excess of $1.2B and a team of over 350 dedicated staff who have enabled the business to become the success it is today. Acting as the vital link in the technology value chain across both Australia and New Zealand, Dicker Data provides both vendor and reseller partners with unique go-to-market opportunities backed by expert loca…

TIMG (THE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT GROUP)241 +61 1300 986 856
sbowie@timg.com

TIMG (The Information Management Group) has serviced businesses throughout Australia for over 20 years. Part of Freightways Ltd, a leading provider of express package services across New Zealand since 1964, TIMG has grown by acquiring strategically aligned companies including LitSupport, DataBank, Complete Archiving, FileSaver, and Integrated Imaging Systems. Together we offer small, medium, and large businesses a fully integrated end-to-end solution to suit their needs. With offices and data centres located across the country, we offer our clients customised data management solutions that allow them to securely store, accurately track, retrieve, cull and use their data to maximise business potential. While off-site secure storage of physical records and data tapes lies at the heart of our business; the future is all about our digital, cloud-based solutions. The below list offers an overview of the types of solutions we provide to our Government, Education, Finance, Health, and Lega…

HUMANFORCE261 +61 1300 886 698
sales@humanforce.com

Humanforce is a leading provider of shift-based workforce management and payroll solutions that simplify onboarding, scheduling, time & attendance, pay, employee engagement, and communication. Humanforce was founded in 2002 and has built strong foundations with our 1700-strong customer base and over half a million users across a wide range of industries, including aged care, child care, hospitality, retail, local government and more. Today, we have offices across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the UK. Our vision is to make work easier and life better by focusing on the needs and fulfilment of deskless workers and the efficiency and optimisation of businesses. Humanforce solutions are designed to help clients drive engagement and productivity for their shift-based, roster-driven (‘deskless’) workforce, with an intelligent, cloud-based workforce management platform. We are on a mission to deliver an exceptional employee experience for your workforce by offering a compelling em…

ALLIANCE AUTOMATION247 +65 6846 3118
customerservice@alliance-a.com

Alliance Automation was founded in 2010, satisfying a need in the market for a turn-key solution provider with high integrity, strong ethics, a passion for excellence and a quality and value focus. Alliance Automation is a multi-disciplined industrial automation and electrical engineering company. We specialise in delivering value added solutions, consultancy and support to our customers and partners in Mining, Oil and Gas, Water and Waste Water, Industry and Infrastructure market sectors both in Australia and overseas. We provide concept to completion turn-key project delivery with system lifecycle support resulting in the development of long term trusted partnership with our clients. Where we differentiate is our ability to marry our extensive industry knowledge with available technologies. This results in robust and value based solutions for our clients.

FIRST CLASS ACCOUNTS262 +61 7 5578 9028
info@firstclassaccounts.com

First Class Accounts is proudly Australias largest bookkeeping franchise with an extensive national network of professional bookkeepers who operate their own businesses. First Class Accounts operators take pride in delivering a range of services to help small and medium-sized businesses work smarter. What makes us first class? The First Class Accounts training program ensures a network of highly skilled and compliant bookkeepers that are up to date, knowledgeable and accurate in their management of business accounts and systems. First Class Accounts bookkeepers are: Fully compliant with the requisite training required by the Australian Taxation Office for the preparation and submission of BAS and PAYG returns. Conversant with the latest accounting software as professional partners with MYOB, QuickBooks and Xero. Able to access the full suite of First Class Accounts technical and other support resources. Our clients are our priority - they appreciate the reliable, flexible and r…

NEXTGEN GROUP194 +61 2 9119 4200
info.au@nextgen.group

The NEXTGEN Group is a pioneering technology services group that supports the channel ecosystem. We do this through the active management of a portfolio of established and emerging technology vendors, coupled with innovative and unique services across enterprise software, cloud, data management, and cybersecurity solutions. This model is the next generation of IT solutions, knowledge, service and delivery. The business is a hub of collaboration within the channel that makes it easy for technology partners to do business with international vendors on complex and ever-changing product suites. Our unique and award-winning combination of specialist knowledge, innovative technology platforms and complementary services enables our partners and vendors to stay relevant and remain ahead in this dynamic IT environment.

SSW327 +61 2 9953 3000
info@ssw.com.au

SSWs Consulting Services have delivered best-of-breed Microsoft solutions for more than 1,000 clients in 15 countries. With 50 consultants in 3 countries, SSWs developers are some of the best in the business. We have many Microsoft Certifications, 5 MVPs, and a Microsoft Regional Director. We deliver scalable and extensible custom solutions with the future in mind. Our solutions improve businesses bottom lines, with real-time savings and long-term value. We will provide you with the competitive advantage you need. We aim to build it right the first time. We reduce projects risk through excellent communication, transparency, and fast feedback loops. SSW builds powerful software with intuitive user experiences that allow people to automate complex tasks and see meaningful insights, and hopefully, we can help your business to make better decisions. SSW Consulting has over 30 years of experience developing awesome Microsoft solutions that today build on top of Angular, React, Vue, Azure…

LEAP LEGAL SOFTWARE APAC233 +61 1800 007 709
sales@leap.com.au

LEAP’s legal practice productivity solution leads the world in the delivery of state-of-the-art legal technology. Law firms using LEAP legal software enjoy all the benefits of a practice management system, as well as legal accounting, document assembly & management, and legal publishing assets all in one integrated solution. A trusted partner of more than 61,000 lawyers globally, LEAP Legal Software has offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, and is the premier legal practice productivity solution for law firms. Why LEAP? - LEAP’s powerful automation tools and integrations make the process of document production and management fast and simple. - With effortless invoicing, billing and reporting capabilities LEAP improves service, cash flow and back-office accounting efficiencies to maximise profit. - Access a comprehensive library of up to date legal guides and commentaries, forms and precedents - directly from within you…

DESWIK382 +61 7 3292 2700
privacy.officer@deswik.com

Deswik is a global mining technology leader that delivers efficiency focused solutions and industrial mathematics to all sectors of the mining industry. Our team of experienced mining professionals, software developers and mathematicians work side-by-side to provide tailored solutions that deliver measurable for our customers across the mine planning value chain. Why Deswik? Deswik uses best practice mine planning techniques and next generation software to deliver superior results. Our customized, solution-driven consulting flows through innovation to our software providing our customers with additional benefits when they choose to work with Deswik. Our mine visualization and scenario planning tools help you make informed, value-maximizing decisions. Our integrated approach to mine planning helps our clients to deliver more with their existing mine planning expertise. Deswik software frees up your time and gives you the tools and resources to engineer better plans, examine more scen…

AUSTRALIAN DIGITAL HEALTH AGENCY507 +61 132307
help@digitalhealth.gov.au

Tasked with improving health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of digital healthcare systems and the national digital health strategy for Australia, the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) commenced operations on 1 July 2016. Better use of data and technology can help people live healthier, happier and more productive lives. Digital health can make a real difference to people’s health by giving them greater control and better access to information. The Agency has a lead role in national engagement, delivery and uptake of digital health in Australia to support and enable a contemporary, connected healthcare system, accessible to all Australians and embraced by all healthcare professionals. The Agency partners with healthcare professionals, industry and governments to drive and provide digital technologies across the health ecosystem and engages with healthcare consumers to improve their healthcare journey, with a focus on access and equity for those who nee…

ANSARADA197 +61 2 8241 0800
maddie.saunders@ansarada.com

We bring order to organizational chaos. We’re in the business of creating long-term value for our customers – but we go about it a very different way to others. We believe that for businesses to prosper, they must seek order amid the complexity of the world and the whirlwind of daily operations. Lack of order creates an environment ripe with misinformation, disruption, and lowers business’s resilience and accountability. The lifeblood of your business is in its critical processes. The way day to day operations are set up to run, how information is distributed and secured, and ultimately, how decisions are made. Getting your governance processes right is key to your success.

OTRACO INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD336 +61 8 6274 7200
info@otraco.com

Otraco, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia, is the world leader in Off-The-Road (OTR) tyre management. Our credentials are based on proven ability to deliver maximum value for our customers operations by reducing tyre operating costs, increasing productivity and enhancing safety. We are a global company, with tyre management service contracts in Australia, New Zealand, South America and Southern Africa. We have been partnering with the worlds leading mining businesses delivering value since 1972. Benefits are maximised through: -Setting the standard in global tyre safety leadership. -Enhancing productivity by minimizing truck down time. -Sharing proven best practice, developed on some of the worlds flagship mining operations across all commodity types and fleet compositions. -Providing access to dedicated engineering resources and an innovation-led approach. -Maximising tyre life. -A full suit of training programs delivered by our Registered Trainin…

NUIX446 +61 2 8320 9444
partnersupport@nuix.com

Nuix (www.nuix.com) creates innovative software that empowers organizations to simply and quickly find the truth from any data in a digital world. We are a passionate and talented team, delighting our customers with software that transforms data into actionable intelligence and helps them overcome the challenges of litigation, investigation, governance, risk, and compliance. Our intuitive platform identifies hidden connections between people, objects, locations, and events—providing real-time clarity, control, and efficiency to uncover the key facts and their context. Nuix and our partners deliver solutions that incorporate our global expertise in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital forensics, investigation, intelligence, legal discovery, and information governance. We continually innovate to solve the complex challenges our customers face today and build their capacity to anticipate what’s next.

CENTORRINO TECHNOLOGIES192 +61 1300 888 918
sales@ct.com.au

Here at Centorrino Technologies, or CT as we like to call ourselves, we start with the customer and work our way back to the tech. Over the past decade we have been working hard to provide the very best managed ICT services to the education, government and corporate sectors. We exist to empower our customers with a frustration free tech environment, achieving this by creating an environment where employees love their work and deliver over and above customer’s expectations. All services and solutions with us are tailored to ensure the needs of each individual customer is put at the centre of every design. Beginning with our core offerings - Managed ICT Services, Solution Design, Project Delivery, Cloud implementation, migration and optimization, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Connectivity and Voice, Collaboration and Audio Visual and Staff Augmentation – we have a solution to meet all shapes and sizes. Learn more at www.ct.com.au/

BLUECHIP INFOTECH136 +61 1300 727 474
marketing@bluechipit.com.au

Bluechip Infotech was established in 2000, focuses on delivering the latest IT products to a wide channel base while maintaining a dedicated commitment to first class service. With Australian offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide we are able to back our commitment to service through localised support. The key to Bluechips success is in our strategic implementation of the latest technology, broad access of IT channels and markets driven, highly motivated sales team. Thus we guarantee full comprehensive understanding of products and target markets allowing us to provide cost effective solutions to our partners, Bluechip Infotech has a long and successful history dealing with the SMB and Education through our channel partners. Our value is that we bring the Channel and Vendors together to provide solutions through cooperation. We are a continually evolving company that continues to work hard in its traditional distribution market to consolidate and improve its positi…

MICROMINE327 +61 7 3539 0000
supportremea@micromine.com

Micromine is a leading provider of innovative software solutions that span the breadth of the mining cycle from geological exploration and data management, to resource estimation, mine design, planning and production control. Founded 36 years ago, we have steadily grown over the years to become one of the world’s leading mining software companies with our solutions used at more than 2,000 sites in over 90 countries. Customers use Micromine software to maximise their asset value, increase productivity and for decisions on which they know they can rely. Our software is renowned for its ease of use yet powerful capabilities. All products are available in numerous languages and supported by local experts. Our huge on-going commitment to research and development ensures Micromine develops software products that continue to set new standards of innovation and excellence for the mining and resources industries.

Top Saas Companies in Australia

Factors contributing to growth and success:

The SaaS industry in Australia has experienced significant growth over the years, driven by factors such as the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions and the government's initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and digital transformation.

The Australian government has implemented various initiatives to support the growth of the SaaS industry. For example, the government's Digital Economy Strategy aims to promote innovation and digital transformation, providing businesses with access to funding and support to adopt new technologies.

Industry Growth:

The SaaS industry in Australia has experienced steady growth over the years, with the total value of the industry estimated to be around $9.4 billion in 2022. The industry has also experienced growth in terms of the number of businesses and employment opportunities.

Moreover, the rise of cloud-based solutions has enabled businesses in the industry to enhance their operational efficiency and improve their services. The use of cloud computing and other digital technologies has enabled businesses to provide more advanced and integrated solutions to their clients.

Key Trends:

Technological disruption has been a significant trend in the SaaS industry in Australia. The use of digital technologies and automation has enabled businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and improve their services. The use of cloud computing and other digital technologies has enabled businesses to provide more advanced and integrated solutions to their clients.

Moreover, the increasing demand for digital transformation is also a significant trend in the SaaS industry. Businesses are increasingly adopting new technologies to enhance their operations and improve their services, creating new opportunities for the SaaS industry.

Challenges:

Despite its success, the SaaS industry in Australia faces several challenges. One of the major challenges is the highly competitive nature of the industry. With the increasing number of businesses in the industry, businesses need to differentiate themselves to attract clients and remain competitive.

In addition to the challenges faced by the SaaS industry in Australia, another significant challenge is cybersecurity. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud-based solutions and data storage, the risk of cyber threats such as hacking and data breaches also increases. The industry must prioritize cybersecurity and invest in measures such as encryption, secure data storage, and access controls to protect against these threats. By doing so, businesses can ensure that their clients' data remains secure and avoid damaging their reputation due to cybersecurity incidents.

Moreover, the shortage of skilled workers in the industry is also a significant challenge, limiting the industry's capacity to deliver high-quality services. The increasing cost of equipment and software is also a challenge for the industry, as it increases the cost of SaaS solutions and limits the capacity of smaller businesses to invest in high-quality equipment and software.

Future Outlook:

The future outlook for the SaaS industry in Australia is positive, driven by factors such as technological disruption, the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions, and government support. The use of digital technologies and automation is expected to continue, enabling businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and improve their services.

Moreover, the increasing demand for digital transformation is also expected to shape the future of the industry. Businesses that provide high-quality and integrated digital solutions are expected to remain competitive and achieve long-term success.

The Australian government is also expected to continue supporting the growth of the industry, with initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and digital transformation. For example, the government's Digital Economy Strategy aims to promote innovation and digital transformation, providing businesses with access to funding and support to adopt new technologies.

To overcome the challenges facing the industry, businesses in the SaaS industry need to adopt innovative solutions and prioritize the development of skilled workers. This could include investing in the training and development of workers, using new technologies to enhance operational efficiency, and collaborating with other businesses to deliver high-quality services.

Moreover, businesses in the SaaS industry need to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technological advancements to remain competitive. This could include embracing new technologies such as cloud computing, using data analytics to provide more advanced solutions, and adopting sustainable practices to promote the industry's long-term growth.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the SaaS industry in Australia is a vital sector that plays a significant role in the country's digital economy. The industry has experienced steady growth over the years, driven by the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions and the government's initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and digital transformation. The future outlook for the industry is positive, driven by factors such as technological disruption, the increasing demand for digital transformation, and government support. Businesses in the SaaS industry need to adopt innovative solutions, prioritize the development of skilled workers, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technological advancements to remain competitive and achieve long-term success. By doing so, the industry can continue to play a vital role in the country's digital economy, providing businesses with the tools and solutions they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 11 May 2023