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Custom Software Development Australia | Enterprise Solutions & Local Expertise
Build transformative software solutions with Australia's leading custom development team. We deliver enterprise-grade web applications, mobile apps, and custom software systems designed specifically for Australian businesses, government agencies, and regulated industries. Our local development teams across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane combine deep technical expertise with comprehensive understanding of Australian regulatory requirements including ASIC compliance for fintech, APRA CPS 234 for financial services, Privacy Act obligations, and government procurement standards.
From digital transformation initiatives to greenfield application development, our agile development methodology delivers high-quality software on time and within budget. We specialize in complex enterprise systems requiring integration with legacy infrastructure, modern cloud-native applications leveraging microservices architecture, and mission-critical applications demanding 99.99% uptime and comprehensive security controls. Our Australian-based teams work in your timezone, understand local business practices, and provide responsive support throughout development and beyond.
Australia's Software Development Landscape
Australia's software industry has matured into a sophisticated ecosystem serving both domestic and international markets. Understanding this landscape is critical for successful software development projects.
Australian Tech Stack Preferences Australian businesses increasingly adopt modern technology stacks aligned with global best practices while maintaining focus on reliability and supportability. The Microsoft ecosystem remains dominant in enterprise environments with .NET Core, Azure services, and SQL Server widely deployed across financial services, government, and large corporations. Open source technologies including Python, Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL gain rapid adoption, particularly in startups and digital-native companies.
Cloud-native development using serverless architectures, containerization, and microservices becomes standard for new applications. Australian developers show strong preference for proven, well-supported technologies over cutting-edge but immature frameworks. This pragmatic approach balances innovation with the stability and long-term maintainability required by enterprise clients.
Agile and DevOps Adoption Australian organizations have widely embraced agile methodologies with Scrum and Kanban frameworks standard across most development teams. Government departments increasingly mandate agile approaches for digital projects, moving away from traditional waterfall methodologies that contributed to numerous failed projects in the past decade. DevOps practices including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and infrastructure-as-code accelerate delivery while improving quality.
Our development teams operate using two-week sprints, daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous stakeholder engagement. This collaborative approach ensures alignment with business objectives, rapid feedback cycles, and ability to adapt to changing requirements. Automated testing, code review, and continuous deployment pipelines enable multiple production releases weekly while maintaining high quality standards.
Government Digital Transformation Australian government at federal, state, and local levels undertakes extensive digital transformation with billions invested in citizen-facing digital services. The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) establishes standards and best practices for government digital services including the Digital Service Standard, design system (Australian Government Design System), and procurement frameworks encouraging iterative development and user-centered design.
We have extensive experience delivering government software projects including procurement through ICT Services Panels, compliance with Digital Service Standard requirements, implementation of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 Level AA), security clearance for personnel working on sensitive projects, and integration with whole-of-government platforms including myGov, govCMS, and federal authentication services.
Timezone Advantages for Global Delivery Australia's timezone position enables unique advantages for global software delivery. Australian development teams provide follow-the-sun development for international clients, extending development hours when combined with European or North American teams. For Australian businesses expanding internationally, local teams ensure responsive communication without late-night calls. Projects requiring Asia-Pacific presence benefit from Sydney's position as a major regional business hub with connectivity to Asian markets while maintaining Western business practices and legal frameworks.
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Financial services represents Australia's largest software development market with extensive regulatory requirements and sophisticated technical demands.
APRA CPS 234 Compliance Financial institutions regulated by APRA must implement software systems meeting CPS 234 information security requirements. Our development methodology incorporates security controls from initial design through ongoing operations including comprehensive information asset registers documenting all systems and data, systematic control implementation addressing access control, encryption, vulnerability management, security testing integrated into CI/CD pipelines, third-party risk management for all software dependencies and vendors, and incident response procedures integrated with APRA notification requirements.
We provide audit evidence generation demonstrating compliance, regular control testing and penetration testing, and ongoing advisory services addressing evolving APRA expectations. Major banks, superannuation funds, and insurance companies leverage our expertise to develop customer-facing applications, core banking systems, and risk management platforms meeting strict regulatory requirements.
ASIC Compliance for Financial Technology Fintech companies and financial services licensees must comply with ASIC regulations governing financial services, credit, and consumer protection. Our fintech development expertise includes Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) compliance systems, responsible lending obligation implementation, transaction monitoring and reporting, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) compliance, product disclosure and consent management, and regulatory reporting automation.
We've delivered software for digital banks, lending platforms, investment platforms, payment processors, and insurance technology companies across Australia. Our understanding of Australian financial services regulation ensures applications meet compliance requirements from initial release through ongoing operations.
Open Banking and Consumer Data Right Australia's Consumer Data Right (CDR) enables consumers to safely share their data with accredited parties. Financial services software must implement CDR standards including secure data sharing APIs, consumer consent management, and accreditation requirements. We provide CDR implementation for data holders sharing customer data, data recipients consuming CDR data for innovative services, software providers building CDR-compliant applications, and consent management platforms enabling customer control.
Our CDR implementations address technical standards established by the ACCC, security requirements including FAPI and OAuth 2.0, accreditation processes for data recipients, and ongoing compliance with evolving CDR rules and standards.
Payment Systems and PCI Compliance Software handling payment card information must comply with PCI-DSS requirements. We design payment architectures minimizing PCI scope through tokenization, secure payment integrations with Australian payment gateways including NAB Transact, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, Afterpay, Zip, and Stripe, point-to-point encryption protecting cardholder data, PCI-DSS compliance validation and audit support, and fraud detection and prevention systems.
Australian businesses benefit from our expertise integrating local payment methods, managing refunds and chargebacks per Australian consumer law, and implementing strong customer authentication meeting modern security standards.
Superannuation and Wealth Management Software Australia's superannuation system requires specialized software supporting member administration, investment management, compliance reporting, and regulatory obligations. Our superannuation software expertise includes member portal development for account management and investment selection, contribution and rollover processing, benefit payment systems for retirement and exit, trustee reporting and compliance, SuperStream compliance for employer contributions, and integration with clearing houses and administrators.
We've delivered software for industry super funds, retail super funds, self-managed super fund (SMSF) administrators, and financial advisers managing superannuation investments.
Government Software Development
Government agencies at all levels require software development expertise addressing unique requirements for security, accessibility, and public accountability.
Digital Service Standard Compliance The Digital Transformation Agency's Digital Service Standard establishes requirements for government digital projects. Our development approach aligns with all 13 criteria including user-centered design with user research and testing, multidisciplinary teams combining design, development, and business expertise, agile and iterative development with regular releases, making source code open where appropriate, consistent and responsive design using the Australian Government Design System, accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, and measurement of service performance against user needs.
We provide Digital Service Standard assessments at Alpha, Beta, and Live stages, evidence collection demonstrating compliance with each criterion, and ongoing optimization based on service performance data.
Security Clearances and Vetting Software development for defense, national security, and classified systems requires personnel with appropriate security clearances. Our team includes developers and architects holding Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1), Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2), and Baseline Vetting clearances enabling work on sensitive government projects. We maintain secure development environments meeting Protective Security Policy Framework requirements, change management and audit controls for classified systems, and secure software supply chain management.
IRAP and ISM Compliance Government systems handling Official or Protected information must implement security controls from the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM). Our development incorporates ISM controls including application security controls covering input validation, output encoding, authentication, authorization, and session management, secure development lifecycle practices including threat modeling and security testing, Essential 8 implementation for application whitelisting, patching, and hardening, encryption of data at rest and in transit using approved cryptographic algorithms, and comprehensive audit logging meeting government requirements.
We design architectures using IRAP-assessed cloud services and provide documentation supporting IRAP assessments for custom applications.
Government Procurement and Panels We participate in government procurement frameworks including Digital Marketplace for agile development services, ICT Services Panel for enterprise projects, state government panels across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and other jurisdictions, and standing offer arrangements for ongoing development. Our experience with government procurement ensures compliant proposals, appropriate contract structures, and successful project delivery meeting public sector accountability standards.
Open Source and Code Sharing Australian government increasingly adopts open source software and shares code between agencies. We provide guidance on open source licensing, contribution to shared platforms and code repositories, security assessment of open source dependencies, and development of reusable components for whole-of-government use. Our expertise balances the benefits of code reuse and community contribution with security and intellectual property considerations.
Enterprise Software Solutions
Large Australian enterprises across industries require sophisticated software systems supporting complex business processes and integrating with diverse technology ecosystems.
Legacy System Modernization Many Australian enterprises operate business-critical systems built on legacy technologies including mainframes, AS/400, and older .NET frameworks. Modernization initiatives transform these systems to modern architectures while preserving business logic and maintaining operational continuity. Our modernization approaches include:
Strangler Fig Pattern Migration - Gradually replacing legacy functionality with modern microservices while maintaining legacy systems in production. This risk-managed approach enables incremental migration over months or years, validating each component before decommissioning legacy systems.
API Enablement of Legacy Systems - Creating modern API layers exposing legacy functionality to new applications and digital channels. This approach extends legacy system value while enabling modern front-end experiences and third-party integrations.
Data Migration and Modernization - Migrating data from legacy databases to modern cloud-based data platforms. We handle complex data transformations, reference data management, and validation ensuring data integrity throughout migration.
Code Refactoring and Replatforming - Modernizing application code to contemporary languages and frameworks. Common migrations include upgrading .NET Framework to .NET Core, moving Java applications to Spring Boot, and transitioning monolithic applications to microservices.
Enterprise Integration Platforms Modern enterprises require integration across diverse systems including ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), CRM systems (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365), HR systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors), supply chain management, business intelligence platforms, and legacy line-of-business applications. We design enterprise integration architecture using:
Event-Driven Architecture - Implementing asynchronous messaging using Azure Service Bus, AWS EventBridge, or Apache Kafka enabling loosely coupled systems reacting to business events in real-time.
API Management Platforms - Deploying enterprise API gateways providing centralized authentication, rate limiting, monitoring, and documentation for all enterprise APIs. Popular platforms include Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway, and Kong.
Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) Pipelines - Building data integration pipelines synchronizing data across enterprise systems. Modern approaches use cloud-native services like AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, and Google Cloud Dataflow.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Implementation - For complex integration scenarios, ESB platforms including MuleSoft, WSO2, and Microsoft BizTalk provide sophisticated transformation, routing, and orchestration capabilities.
Business Process Automation Automating repetitive business processes reduces costs, improves accuracy, and enables employees to focus on high-value activities. Our automation solutions include:
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - Implementing software robots automating manual tasks using tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Microsoft Power Automate. Common applications include data entry, invoice processing, report generation, and system reconciliation.
Workflow Automation - Building custom workflow systems managing business processes including approvals, document management, case management, and multi-step operations. Modern platforms use low-code tools or custom development on cloud platforms.
Business Rules Engines - Implementing complex business logic in configurable rules engines enabling business users to modify rules without code changes. This approach suits scenarios like loan approvals, pricing engines, and compliance checking.
Custom ERP and Industry Solutions Some Australian businesses require custom enterprise software addressing unique industry requirements not met by commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions. We've developed custom enterprise systems for:
Mining and Resources - Resource planning systems, production scheduling, equipment maintenance management, supply chain optimization, environmental compliance tracking, and safety management systems serving Australia's large mining sector.
Agriculture and Agribusiness - Farm management systems, traceability and provenance tracking, livestock management, precision agriculture platforms, and marketplace platforms connecting producers with buyers.
Construction and Engineering - Project management platforms, resource scheduling, contract management, safety and compliance tracking, and client portals for Australia's significant construction industry.
Manufacturing - Manufacturing execution systems (MES), inventory management, quality control systems, production planning, and shop floor data collection systems.
Healthcare and Medical Software
Australia's healthcare sector requires specialized software addressing clinical workflows, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and integration with national health infrastructure.
Clinical Software Development Medical software supporting clinical care demands rigorous development standards ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. Our clinical software experience includes:
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Practice Management - Building EMR systems for general practices, specialist clinics, and allied health providers. Systems integrate with Medicare claiming, prescription management, pathology and radiology systems, and secure messaging networks.
Hospital and Ward Management Systems - Developing hospital information systems managing patient admissions, ward management, nursing workflows, medication administration, and clinical documentation. Integration with national systems including My Health Record and Australian Medicines Terminology.
Telehealth and Remote Care Platforms - Creating secure video consultation platforms, remote patient monitoring systems, and digital health applications supporting regional and remote patient access to specialist care. Compliance with Privacy Act requirements and integration with existing practice workflows.
Medical Device Software - Developing software for medical devices requires compliance with Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulations. We provide software development meeting TGA medical device software requirements, risk management per ISO 14971, quality management system compliance (ISO 13485), and clinical evaluation and post-market surveillance.
My Health Record Integration The My Health Record system provides Australians with digital health records accessible to healthcare providers. Software for healthcare providers should integrate with My Health Record including conformant CDA (Clinical Document Architecture) document generation, secure messaging via Secure Messaging Delivery, integration with Healthcare Identifiers (HI) Service, and privacy and consent management.
Our healthcare software implementations ensure seamless My Health Record integration, supporting shared health summaries, event summaries, discharge summaries, and specialist letters uploaded automatically from clinical workflows.
Privacy and Healthcare Data Protection Healthcare software must protect patient information meeting Privacy Act requirements, Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and healthcare-specific obligations. Our healthcare software implements role-based access control limiting access to patient information, comprehensive audit trails recording all access to patient records, encryption of patient data at rest and in transit, de-identification for research and analytics use cases, and data breach detection and notification procedures.
We provide Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for healthcare software identifying and mitigating privacy risks throughout the system lifecycle.
Pharmaceutical and Medical Research Software Australia's pharmaceutical and medical research sectors require specialized software including clinical trial management systems, biobank sample management, genomics data platforms, drug discovery informatics systems, and regulatory submission management. Our expertise addresses both commercial pharmaceutical companies and academic medical research institutions across Australia.
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Australian retail faces intense competition from international e-commerce giants. Custom software provides differentiation through superior customer experience, operational efficiency, and omnichannel integration.
E-commerce Platform Development While commercial e-commerce platforms suit many retailers, custom development provides advantages for large retailers, specialty businesses, and those requiring unique functionality. Our e-commerce development includes:
Custom Storefronts - Building high-performance online stores optimized for Australian consumer preferences, payment methods, and shopping behaviors. Implementation using modern frameworks like Next.js, React, or Vue.js with headless commerce architecture separating front-end experience from back-end commerce logic.
Product Information Management (PIM) - Centralized product data management supporting multiple sales channels including online, in-store, marketplaces, and social commerce. PIM systems ensure consistent product information, digital asset management, and category management.
Order Management Systems - Orchestrating orders across channels with inventory allocation, fulfillment routing, returns processing, and customer communication. Integration with warehouses, third-party logistics providers, and retail stores for click-and-collect.
Integration with Australian Payment Gateways Australian consumers expect local payment options beyond international credit cards. We integrate e-commerce platforms with Australian payment providers including Afterpay and Zip for buy-now-pay-later, Australian bank payment gateways (NAB Transact, CommBank, Westpac, ANZ), digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal), direct bank transfers including PayID and Osko, and international payment processors (Stripe, Adyen, Braintree) with Australian capabilities.
Payment integrations implement strong customer authentication, fraud detection, PCI-DSS compliance, and comprehensive transaction reporting supporting business intelligence and financial reconciliation.
Omnichannel Retail Systems Modern retail requires seamless integration across online, mobile, and physical store channels. Our omnichannel solutions include unified customer profiles tracking interactions and purchases across all channels, centralized inventory visibility enabling accurate stock availability across channels, click-and-collect functionality for online purchase and in-store pickup, in-store fulfillment using store inventory for online orders, and clienteling applications for in-store staff accessing customer history and preferences.
Major Australian retailers use our omnichannel platforms to compete effectively against pure-play e-commerce competitors while leveraging their physical store networks as competitive advantages.
Loyalty and Personalization Platforms Customer loyalty programs and personalized marketing drive repeat purchases and customer lifetime value. We develop custom loyalty platforms managing points accrual and redemption, tiered membership programs, personalized offers based on purchase history, gamification and engagement features, and partnership integrations with coalition loyalty programs.
Integration with customer data platforms (CDPs) enables sophisticated segmentation and targeting across email, SMS, push notifications, and paid media channels.
Industry-Specific Software Solutions
Australian industries present unique requirements addressed through specialized software development.
Mining and Resources Software Australia's mining sector requires robust software managing complex operations in remote locations including:
Mine Planning and Resource Management - Software for geological modeling, mine planning, resource estimation, and production scheduling. Integration with surveying systems, drilling data, and assay results.
Equipment and Fleet Management - Tracking and optimizing heavy equipment including haul trucks, excavators, and drills. Predictive maintenance using IoT sensor data, fuel management, and operator safety systems.
Safety and Compliance Management - Managing safety permits, hazard identification, incident reporting, safety training records, and compliance with mining regulations across jurisdictions.
Remote Operations Centers - Integrated operations centers providing real-time visibility into mine operations, production metrics, equipment status, and safety information. Support for autonomous and semi-autonomous mining equipment.
Education Technology Educational institutions from primary schools to universities require software supporting modern learning including:
Learning Management Systems (LMS) - Platforms supporting course delivery, assessment, student engagement, and learning analytics. Integration with student information systems and identity providers.
Student Administration Systems - Managing enrolments, timetabling, assessments, reporting, and parent communication for schools. Compliance with Australian Curriculum and state-specific requirements.
Research Management Systems - Supporting university research administration including grant management, ethics applications, research data management, and publication tracking.
Energy and Utilities Software Energy and utility companies operate critical infrastructure requiring reliable software including:
Smart Meter and Grid Management - Software processing smart meter data, managing distributed energy resources, and optimizing grid operations. Support for solar integration, battery storage, and demand response programs.
Billing and Customer Information Systems - Managing customer accounts, billing, payment processing, and customer service for electricity, gas, and water utilities. Compliance with Australian Energy Regulator requirements.
Asset Management and Maintenance - Managing utility infrastructure assets including transformers, poles, pipes, and pumping stations. Predictive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and capital planning.
Transportation and Logistics Transport and logistics companies require software optimizing operations including:
Transport Management Systems (TMS) - Route optimization, load planning, carrier selection, freight costing, and track-and-trace functionality. Integration with major transport providers and freight exchanges.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) - Managing warehouse operations including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and dispatch. Barcode scanning, inventory accuracy, and labor management.
Fleet Management - Vehicle tracking, driver behavior monitoring, maintenance scheduling, fuel management, and compliance with National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) requirements.
Modern Development Technologies and Practices
Our development teams employ contemporary technologies and practices delivering high-quality software efficiently.
Cloud-Native Development Modern applications leverage cloud platforms for scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency. Our cloud-native development includes:
Microservices Architecture - Designing applications as collections of loosely coupled services, each responsible for specific business capabilities. Benefits include independent deployment, technology diversity, and fault isolation.
Containerization - Packaging applications in Docker containers ensuring consistency across development, testing, and production environments. Kubernetes orchestration for container management at scale.
Serverless Computing - Building applications using managed services including AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions. Serverless reduces operational overhead and provides automatic scaling.
API-First Design - Designing systems around well-defined APIs enabling front-end flexibility, third-party integration, and service reusability. OpenAPI specifications document APIs providing clear contracts.
DevOps and CI/CD Automated software delivery pipelines accelerate time-to-market while improving quality through:
Continuous Integration - Automated building and testing of code changes as developers commit code. Early detection of integration issues and quality problems.
Continuous Deployment - Automated deployment to production following successful testing. Multiple production deployments daily enable rapid feature delivery and quick fixes.
Infrastructure as Code - Managing infrastructure using code in version control. Tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager enable repeatable infrastructure provisioning and environment consistency.
Automated Testing - Comprehensive test automation including unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests, performance tests, and security tests. Automated testing provides confidence in code changes and enables rapid deployment.
Modern Front-End Development User interfaces leverage contemporary frameworks and practices including:
React and Next.js - Building interactive user interfaces using React component architecture. Next.js provides server-side rendering, static site generation, and API routes for full-stack applications.
Vue.js and Nuxt - Alternative framework offering progressive enhancement and gentle learning curve. Strong TypeScript support and excellent documentation.
Progressive Web Apps (PWA) - Web applications providing app-like experiences including offline functionality, push notifications, and home screen installation. PWAs bridge the gap between web and native mobile applications.
Responsive Design - Ensuring applications work excellently across devices from mobile phones to large desktop displays. Mobile-first design approaches prioritize the smallest screens ensuring excellent mobile experiences.
Data and Analytics Platforms Modern applications incorporate sophisticated data capabilities including:
Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence - Centralizing data from across the enterprise for analysis and reporting. Modern cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, and Azure Synapse Analytics provide performant analytics at scale.
Real-Time Analytics - Processing and analyzing data in real-time supporting operational decision-making. Stream processing using Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Azure Event Hubs.
Machine Learning Integration - Incorporating predictive models and AI capabilities into applications. Managed machine learning services from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud accelerate model deployment.
Data Visualization - Creating interactive dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and custom D3.js visualizations.
Australian Software Development Success Stories
Our software development projects deliver measurable business outcomes across diverse industries and requirements.
Major Australian Bank - Digital Banking Platform One of Australia's big four banks required a modern digital banking platform replacing aging online and mobile banking systems while meeting APRA CPS 234 requirements.
Challenge: Legacy online banking built on outdated technology limited feature delivery and customer experience. Increasing security threats required modern authentication and fraud detection. Regulatory requirements for information security and resilience. Customer expectations shaped by neobanks and international digital banks.
Solution: Cloud-native digital banking platform built on AWS using microservices architecture. React-based responsive web application and React Native mobile apps providing consistent cross-platform experience. Integration with core banking systems using event-driven architecture. Biometric authentication, fraud detection using machine learning, and comprehensive security controls meeting APRA requirements. Agile development with two-week sprints and continuous deployment.
Results: 2.5 million customers migrated to new platform within 12 months, 95% customer satisfaction scores, 60% reduction in fraud losses through improved detection, 99.99% platform availability exceeding SLA requirements, monthly feature releases accelerating innovation, full APRA CPS 234 compliance verified through external audit, and foundation for ongoing digital banking innovation.
State Government Department - Citizen Services Portal A state government department needed a citizen-facing portal consolidating services previously spread across multiple websites and requiring in-person visits.
Challenge: Citizens frustrated by complex navigation across multiple government websites. High call center volumes handling routine inquiries. Manual processing of applications and permits creating delays. Accessibility issues preventing use by citizens with disabilities. No integration between services requiring citizens to re-enter information.
Solution: User-centered design process with extensive citizen research and usability testing. Consolidated portal built on govCMS providing consistent design aligned with state design system. Integration with back-end systems automating application processing. WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility compliance. Authentication integration with state identity provider. Mobile-responsive design supporting phone and tablet access.
Results: 75% reduction in call center volume for routine inquiries, 89% of applications completed online versus 12% previously, average application processing time reduced from 14 days to 2 days, 92% citizen satisfaction rating, accessibility compliance enabling use by all citizens, met all 13 Digital Service Standard criteria at Live assessment, and $8M annual operational savings.
National Retailer - Omnichannel Retail Platform Australia's largest department store chain required omnichannel platform integrating online, mobile, and 200+ retail stores.
Challenge: Separate e-commerce and in-store systems creating customer frustration. Inaccurate inventory visibility across channels. Unable to fulfill online orders from store inventory. Slow time-to-market for new features limited competitive response. Peak periods (Black Friday, Christmas) caused performance issues and outages.
Solution: Headless commerce architecture with custom front-end and commercial commerce platform (Salesforce Commerce Cloud). Unified inventory management providing real-time visibility across all channels. Order management system intelligently routing orders to optimal fulfillment location. Click-and-collect enabling online purchase and in-store pickup. Clienteling application for store associates accessing customer purchase history. Cloud infrastructure using Azure autoscaling for peak demand.
Results: 156% increase in online revenue in first year, 40% of online orders fulfilled from store inventory improving margins, click-and-collect adoption by 35% of online customers, 99.98% uptime including peak Black Friday traffic, weekly feature deployments accelerating innovation, unified customer view across channels improving personalization, and $22M additional annual revenue from improved customer experience.
Healthcare Network - Practice Management System A network of 120 general practice clinics across regional Australia required modern practice management software replacing aging on-premises system.
Challenge: Legacy practice management system approaching end-of-support. Limited remote access preventing telehealth adoption. Poor integration with pathology, radiology, and specialist systems requiring manual data entry. Expensive on-premises servers in each clinic. Limited reporting and analytics capability. Unable to share patient information across network clinics.
Solution: Cloud-based practice management system built on Azure with SQL Database and Azure App Service. Responsive web interface accessible from any device. My Health Record integration automating document upload. Electronic prescribing integrated with Australian Medicines Terminology. Telehealth functionality using embedded video consultations. Medicare claiming integration. Centralized reporting and analytics across network.
Results: 120 clinics migrated over 6-month period with minimal disruption, 40,000+ patient consultations monthly through platform, 85% reduction in infrastructure costs eliminating clinic servers, telehealth enabling 8,000+ remote consultations monthly, 15-minute average time saved per consultation through workflow automation, full Privacy Act compliance with comprehensive audit trails, and platform supporting continued clinic network expansion.
Mining Company - Equipment Management Platform A major iron ore miner operating in Western Australia required software managing 500+ pieces of heavy equipment across three mine sites.
Challenge: Paper-based equipment maintenance creating delays and inaccurate records. Unable to predict equipment failures leading to costly unplanned downtime. Limited visibility into fleet utilization and performance. Compliance requirements for equipment inspections and maintenance. Remote mine sites with limited internet connectivity.
Solution: Progressive web application (PWA) functioning offline for use in remote locations. Integration with equipment telematics systems providing real-time location and sensor data. Predictive maintenance using machine learning analyzing historical failure patterns. Mobile-first design for use on tablets by maintenance technicians. Azure cloud platform with edge computing for remote sites. Compliance tracking and automated reporting.
Results: 42% reduction in unplanned equipment downtime saving $18M annually, predictive maintenance reducing maintenance costs by 28%, real-time fleet visibility improving utilization by 15%, 99% compliance with equipment inspection requirements, offline functionality enabling use in remote locations, comprehensive equipment history supporting asset management, and platform expanded to additional mine sites across the company.
Development Team Structure and Locations
Our Australian software development teams provide local expertise, responsive communication, and deep understanding of local requirements.
Sydney Development Center Our Sydney office serves as our largest development center with 80+ developers, architects, and designers. Capabilities include enterprise software development for financial services, government, and large corporates, cloud-native development across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, mobile development for iOS and Android, machine learning and AI development, and UI/UX design team providing user research and interface design.
Sydney's status as Australia's financial and business capital provides proximity to major clients and understanding of complex enterprise requirements. Our Sydney team includes personnel holding government security clearances enabling work on defense and national security projects.
Melbourne Development Center Melbourne's strong technology community and major university presence supports our 50+ person development team specializing in healthcare and medical software development, education technology platforms, cloud and DevOps engineering, data engineering and analytics platforms, and open source contributions and community engagement.
Melbourne's diverse economy across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and professional services informs our broad industry expertise.
Brisbane Development Hub Our Brisbane office provides 30+ developers supporting Queensland government projects, mining and resources software development, tourism and hospitality systems, and nearshore development for Asia-Pacific clients.
Brisbane's growing technology sector and government investment in digital transformation create strong demand for local development expertise.
Remote and Distributed Teams Beyond physical offices, our Australian development teams include remote developers across regional cities and remote locations. Distributed development practices including daily video standups, collaborative tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira), pair programming and code review, regular in-person team gatherings, and flexible working arrangements enable productive distributed teams while maintaining strong team culture and code quality.
Flexible Pricing Models
We offer transparent pricing structures aligned with different project types and client preferences.
Fixed-Price Projects Well-defined projects with clear scope suit fixed-price engagement:
- Small Projects (2-4 months, single development team): $80,000 - $200,000 for discrete applications or modules
- Medium Projects (4-8 months, 1-2 development teams): $200,000 - $600,000 for complete applications or significant features
- Large Projects (8-18 months, multiple teams): $600,000 - $2,500,000+ for enterprise platforms and complex systems
- Government Projects: Pricing through government panels and procurement frameworks with detailed scope and deliverables
Fixed-price projects include comprehensive discovery and design phase, detailed specification and acceptance criteria, agile development with regular demonstrations, testing and quality assurance, deployment and hypercare support, and documentation and knowledge transfer.
Agile Team Augmentation Extending client teams with our developers provides flexibility for evolving requirements:
- Senior Developer: $1,200 - $1,600/day for experienced developers with 8+ years experience
- Mid-Level Developer: $900 - $1,200/day for developers with 3-8 years experience
- Junior Developer: $600 - $900/day for developers with less than 3 years experience
- Dedicated Agile Team: $30,000 - $45,000/month for complete cross-functional team (6-8 people including developers, tester, designer, scrum master)
Team augmentation provides immediate scaling of development capacity, access to specialized skills for specific project phases, flexibility to adjust team size based on project needs, and seamless integration with client development processes.
Managed Product Development Ongoing product development with month-to-month commitment:
- Startup Product Team: From $25,000/month for small team building MVP and initial product
- Growth Product Team: From $50,000/month for established product requiring continued feature development
- Enterprise Product Team: From $100,000/month for large-scale platform requiring multiple teams and specialists
Managed product development includes dedicated product team integrated with business stakeholders, sprint planning and agile ceremonies, continuous deployment and DevOps, cloud infrastructure management, security and compliance management, and monthly business reviews tracking progress against objectives.
Discovery and Design Services Pre-development phases validate concepts and define requirements:
- Product Discovery Workshop: $15,000 - $30,000 for 2-week user research and concept validation
- Technical Architecture Design: $20,000 - $50,000 for comprehensive architecture and technology selection
- UI/UX Design: $25,000 - $80,000 for complete user interface design and prototyping
- Feasibility Study: $10,000 - $25,000 for technical and commercial feasibility assessment
Discovery and design services reduce project risk, validate assumptions before major investment, and provide clarity on scope, timeline, and costs for implementation phases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Australian development teams offer distinct advantages for local businesses and government agencies. Communication and collaboration benefit from same timezone operation enabling real-time communication during business hours, no language barriers or cultural misunderstandings, and ability for face-to-face meetings when needed. Regulatory and compliance understanding includes deep knowledge of Australian regulations like Privacy Act, APRA, ASIC, local business practices and procurement requirements, and security clearances for government and defense projects.
Quality and methodology alignment reflects Australian preferences for proven, stable technologies, established agile and DevOps practices, and strong quality assurance culture. Legal and IP protection advantages include work performed under Australian law with clear IP ownership, Australian Privacy Principles governing data handling, and local legal recourse if disputes arise. While hourly rates are higher than offshore alternatives, the total cost of ownership often favors local teams when accounting for communication overhead, quality issues, and regulatory compliance risk with offshore development.
Development timelines vary significantly based on application complexity, integration requirements, and team size. Simple applications like small business web applications or basic mobile apps typically require 2-4 months with single development team producing minimum viable product suitable for initial launch. Medium complexity applications including enterprise applications with multiple integrations, e-commerce platforms with payment and inventory integration, or healthcare software with regulatory requirements generally require 4-8 months with dedicated team delivering production-ready system.
Complex enterprise platforms such as financial services platforms with APRA compliance, omnichannel retail systems integrating physical and digital channels, or government systems with IRAP compliance typically require 8-18 months with multiple teams building comprehensive enterprise solutions. Digital transformation initiatives replacing legacy systems with modern platforms across the enterprise may span 18-36 months with phased approach delivering incremental business value.
Our agile approach delivers working software every sprint (two weeks), providing early business value and enabling course corrections based on user feedback rather than waiting for complete project delivery.
Ongoing support requirements depend on application complexity, user base, and business criticality. Many clients leverage our managed services rather than building internal teams. Common approaches include fully managed services where we provide 24/7 monitoring and support, incident response and bug fixes, feature enhancements and ongoing development, cloud infrastructure management, and security patching and compliance maintenance. This suits organizations without strong IT teams or preferring to focus internal resources elsewhere.
Hybrid support models combine internal team managing day-to-day operations with our team providing escalation support for complex issues, ongoing feature development, periodic architecture reviews and optimization, and security assessments and penetration testing. This balances control with access to specialized expertise. Complete handover and training provides internal team training during development, comprehensive documentation, code knowledge transfer, and ongoing advisory available when needed. This suits organizations with strong IT teams wanting complete ownership.
We help clients determine the optimal support model based on their IT capability, application criticality, and business objectives.
Security forms the foundation of our development methodology. We implement comprehensive security controls across the entire software lifecycle. Secure development lifecycle practices include threat modeling during design phase identifying potential security risks, security requirements defined alongside functional requirements, security code review and static analysis for all code, dynamic application security testing (DAST) in staging environments, and penetration testing before production release.
Application security controls address OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including injection attacks, broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, and others, authentication and authorization using industry standards like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit, comprehensive input validation and output encoding, and security logging and monitoring for threat detection.
Compliance frameworks implemented depend on industry requirements including Essential 8 for government applications, APRA CPS 234 for financial services, Privacy Act and Australian Privacy Principles for all applications handling personal information, and PCI-DSS for payment card handling. Our security team includes CISSP and CISM certified professionals providing security expertise throughout development.
Integration with existing enterprise systems represents one of our core strengths. We have extensive experience integrating with major enterprise platforms including ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, MYOB, Xero), CRM platforms (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, HubSpot), HR systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR), financial systems and general ledgers, marketing automation platforms, and industry-specific line-of-business applications.
Integration approaches vary based on existing system capabilities. Modern systems with REST APIs enable direct API integration with authentication, rate limiting, and error handling. Legacy systems lacking APIs may use database integration accessing data directly, file-based integration using ETL processes, or screen scraping as last resort for closed systems. We implement integration best practices including event-driven architecture for real-time data synchronization, comprehensive error handling and retry logic, monitoring and alerting for integration health, data transformation and validation, and comprehensive audit logging.
Enterprise integration often represents the most complex aspect of custom software projects. Our experience across diverse enterprise technology ecosystems ensures successful integration regardless of existing system constraints.
Software launch represents the beginning of the product lifecycle rather than the end. Our post-launch support ensures applications continue delivering business value while adapting to changing requirements. Warranty and bug fix period includes 90-day warranty period addressing any bugs or defects, rapid response for critical issues impacting operations, and fixes deployed through established CI/CD pipelines.
Ongoing support options include managed services providing 24/7 monitoring and incident response, regular security patches and dependency updates, performance optimization and capacity planning, compliance monitoring and reporting, and monthly service reports. Enhancement and evolution services deliver new feature development based on user feedback and business needs, technology upgrades keeping platform current, integration with new systems and services, and optimization based on usage patterns and performance data.
Service level agreements tailored to business criticality including critical applications receiving 15-minute response for P1 issues and 24/7 support, important applications receiving 2-hour response during business hours, and standard applications receiving next-business-day response. We structure support to match each application's importance to business operations.
Quality assurance integrates throughout development rather than as a final phase. Our quality approach includes automated testing at multiple levels with unit tests validating individual code components (80%+ code coverage target), integration tests verifying component interactions, end-to-end tests validating complete user workflows, performance tests ensuring application meets performance requirements, and security tests identifying vulnerabilities.
Manual testing complements automation including exploratory testing identifying issues automated tests miss, usability testing with real users, accessibility testing ensuring WCAG 2.2 compliance, and cross-browser and cross-device testing. Continuous integration automatically runs test suite on every code commit, failing builds when tests fail, preventing defective code from progressing.
Code quality practices include peer code review for all code changes, static code analysis identifying code quality issues and potential bugs, consistent coding standards enforced through linters, and regular refactoring maintaining code maintainability. Our Definition of Done requires all tests passing, code review approval, documentation updated, and security scanning completed before any code reaches production, ensuring consistent quality across all releases.
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