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The Australian Government just signed the biggest enterprise software deal in the country's history — and it should reshape how every IT leader thinks about 2026.

The VSA6 agreement with Microsoft gives the entire Australian Public Service access to Co-pilot, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365, starting 1 July 2026. Economists estimate this shift could generate A$1.4 billion per year in productivity gains simply by replacing legacy systems.

But here's what the headlines miss: signing a deal doesn't deliver outcomes. Deploying AI tools and cloud platforms into complex government and enterprise environments requires experienced implementation partners who can execute at pace, manage change, and navigate the gap between technology promise and operational reality.

At Adept Technology, we've seen this pattern before. The organisations that get the most value from major platform investments are those that pair the right technology with the right implementation capability — senior consultants who understand both the business context and the technical depth required.

The VSA6 deal is an opportunity for Australian enterprises to leapfrog legacy constraints. The question is whether they'll treat implementation as an afterthought or as the critical success factor it actually is.

What's your organisation's plan to actually capture the value from AI and cloud in 2026?

Source: Computer Weekly – Australia inks five-year deal with Microsoft

SwarmFarm Raises $30M - Technical Due Diligence delivered to safeguard the investment, whilst providing deep insight for SwarmFarm.
Adept Technology perform Technical Due Diligence for Lead VC Edaphon. Working in collaboration with stakeholders, our Principal Consultant, Luke Day, set up workflow and conducted TDD process, working as an embedded part of the Adept team, with several other Adept experts providing key insights. Feedback from Edaphon was highly positive, with a successful outcome for all involved.

https://adepttechnology.com.au/swarmfarm-robotics-technical-due-diligence/

Every complex project comes with its own challenges.
Different constraints. Different risks. Different people.
That’s why the most effective leaders don’t rely on a single skill set — they show up like a Swiss Army knife 🧠🛠️
Christian Wickham, MBA, CISM, MAICD is one of those leaders.
With over 24 years of executive leadership experience across start-ups, government, defence, and the not-for-profit sector, Christian adapts quickly to unique project problems and delivers solutions that actually work — not just on paper.
🔹 Strategy & governance
🔹 Cybersecurity & risk management
🔹 Digital transformation & innovation
🔹 Organisational and cultural change
🔹 Board and executive leadership

Christian’s ability to rapidly absorb complex information, collaborate across diverse stakeholders, and apply the right tool at the right time is what sets him apart. Often described as a “Swiss Army knife”, he brings versatility, clarity, and momentum to environments defined by complexity and uncertainty.
By leveraging his neurodiversity as a professional strength, Christian excels at problem-solving, innovative thinking, and delivering high-quality outcomes at speed ⚡

In today’s environment, adaptability isn’t optional — it’s essential.
And leaders who can pivot, integrate, and execute are the ones who create lasting impact.

“In his capacity as CIO, Christian has provided invaluable support to my team and I. He takes the time to understand business needs, contributes well to the development of strategic solutions, and importantly, can be relied upon to take ownership of the technical ‘detail’ – allowing me to focus on the business. I’d like to thank Christian for the professional approach he brings to his work and more than happy to recommend him…”
Nick Dudley – Director Strategic Workforce

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"If I could go back and give myself one piece of advice, and do something different at the start of the journey I would say ....."

These were the kinds of questions posed to our panelists.
About the tech decisions, business journey and how it feels working on solutions with huge social upsides.

Our goal was to understand the WHY, the long-term vision and the current landscape. Hopefully, getting inspired, and inspiring others.

This was our final Tech Talk for the year,
Tech For Good at CORE Innovation Hub, Lot Fourteen.
Featuring I'M SAFE APP and CareWindow.

A big thankyou to our Presenters

Samson Selladurai - I'M SAFE APP
Henry Reed - CareWindow
Dan Carapiet - Adept Technology

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