Adept Technology

11/03/2026

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

01/03/2026

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.

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28/01/2026

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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13/11/2025

We have to trust ourselves before we can ask others to trust us.

Simon Sinek


Glass half full or half empty, choose to see the best. Believe in yourself.

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18/09/2025

AI PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE

Many organisations understand that AI is critical to their future, but get stuck between aspiration and implementation. They know what AI could do, but struggle to make it work in their unique context. Hiring full- time AI specialists isn’t always viable, and most external advisors lack the deep technical skill to build real solutions.

When AI implementation becomes complex - That’s where we come in.
As creators of AI platforms (low-code/no-code, robotics, deep learning), we bridge technical ability and deployment strategy, governance & risk frameworks.

We provide interim AI product development and technical leadership, backed by real engineering and delivery capability. Led by PhD level AI Experts with full lifecycle development experience in building and selling AI products with Computer Vision, Industrial IOT (IIOT), Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Automation.

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04/09/2025

Welcome to the team Josh Fordyce
Big welcome to Josh Fordyce, our newest Project Manager at Adept Technology! 🎉
Josh joins us with a strong track record of delivering successful projects—combining technical know-how, emotional intelligence, and a knack for solving tough problems.
He’s already racked up some impressive achievements:
🏆 BZ Award: Delivering for our Customer – BAE Systems Australia
🥇 1st Place – Toastmasters Area C13 Impromptu Speech Contest
🎓 Jefferis Memorial Medal & Sir William Mitchell Essay Prize – University of Adelaide
🧪 Gold Medal – RACI Chemistry Titration Competition, ANU
🔬 Excellence in Physics – Burgmann Anglican School
Outside of work, Josh is helping others grow too—serving as Vice President of Education at Glenelg Toastmasters Club.
We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Josh—welcome to Adept! 🚀

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06/08/2025

🌟 Standing at a career crossroads?
We all reach moments where we ask ourselves: Where to from here?

When considering your next step, here are some lessons I’ve learnt:
1️⃣ Understand what motivates you.
Think back to a time when you woke up excited to go to work. Complete this sentence:
👉 “I loved going to work because…”

Your answer often reveals what truly energises you—whether it’s the environment, strategic challenges, working with great people, new technology, making a difference, giving back, financial rewards, leadership, or influence.

2️⃣ Know what doesn’t work for you.
Reflect on a role you disliked and be clear about why. Understanding this is just as important as knowing what you love. "I had this job and I dreaded going to work each day, I hated it because..."

3️⃣ Define your proudest achievement.
Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). For example, one of mine:
➡️ “At a 'tech company', I turned around three years of negative cashflow to profit—a 420% improvement in 18 months—through restructure, refocus, and re-engagement of the team. Clear goals led to growth in both people and reputation.”
💡 Your next step becomes clearer when you connect what drives you, what drains you, and what you’re most proud of achieving.

👉 What do you use as your compass when deciding your next career move?

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03/08/2025

Gain shared understanding of safe, effective AI use
• Practical skills for integrating AI into daily work
• Confidence in using AI tools and understanding
• their possibilities and limitations
• Clear alignment around AI capabilities and business benefits

Our approach is designed to give teams and stakeholders the confidence to navigate future AI initiatives with clarity and skill. Each workshop equips participants to make informed decisions about AI applications and strategies, using a practical framework that bridges the gap between business and technology.
We bring together interdisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions in just a few hours, without requiring any technical background. Using the AI Design Sprint method, participants learn about AI capabilities and see how these can be applied to solve real business problems in ways that are easy to understand and apply.
We use a learn-do approach, combining essential theory with hands-on exercises. Stakeholders first learn about AI concepts, then immediately apply this knowledge through interactive activities, which leads to higher retention and practical understanding.
Every session is relevant to daily business needs, encourages collaboration, and helps teams build lasting skills for safe, effective AI adoption.

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21/03/2025

Was great to be involved in the Canadian Avalon Business Roadshow.
Thanks to Defence Teaming Centre and Defence SA for hosting.

In the lead up to Avalon Australian International Airshow was interesting to hear from local companies and our friends from Canada.

There is a lot of interesting tech and a lot of ways to collaborate, we look forward to continuing the conversation and seeing what project success we can deliver.

Thanks to Glen Gallagher and Libby Day for MCing the event.
Good to hear from some of the Canadian delegates and their willingness to collaborate with local Aussie companies.

Good to bump into some of the defence usual suspects

29/01/2025

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15/11/2024

"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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