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Consensus Success Stories

These success stories showcase the remarkable journeys of past winners, finalists and recognised innovators who have gone on to secure investment, achieve significant growth, enter new markets, complete successful acquisitions and become leaders within their industries.

From emerging startups to globally recognised organisations, each story reflects the purpose of Consensus: identifying innovation, validating potential and helping create pathways to future success.

Explore the organisations, people and ideas that have helped shape the Consensus legacy and discover what can happen when innovation is recognised at the right time.

Before The World Knew Atlassian
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

Before The World Knew Atlassian

When Atlassian entered the Consensus Software Awards in 2004, it was a young Australian software company with a bold vision for improving team collaboration. Today, it is one of the world's leading enterprise software businesses, serving millions of users globally and standing as one of the greatest technology success stories in Australian history.

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The Australian Software That Connected Global Trade
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

The Australian Software That Connected Global Trade

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2004 as Eagle Datamation International for its CargoWise platform, the business has since evolved into WiseTech Global—one of Australia's most successful technology companies. Today, CargoWise powers global trade across more than 180 countries, helping the world's leading logistics organisations manage increasingly complex international supply chains.

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Still Helping the World Build Better Software
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

Still Helping the World Build Better Software

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2010, Catch Software's Enterprise Tester has continued to evolve into a globally trusted software test management platform. More than a decade later, the company remains an independent technology success story, helping organisations around the world deliver better software with confidence.

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Building a Business, Not Just Software
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

Building a Business, Not Just Software

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2010 for ezidata, Fusion5 has grown into one of Australasia's leading business technology consultancies, helping organisations embrace digital transformation while expanding across Australia and New Zealand.

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Changing the Rules of Software Development
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

Changing the Rules of Software Development

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2010, Aviarc challenged traditional software development through model-driven application design, helping demonstrate a future where enterprise software could be built faster, adapted more easily and evolve alongside changing business needs.

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The Innovation That Quietly Changed How the World Gets Paid
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

The Innovation That Quietly Changed How the World Gets Paid

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2008, Mint Wireless helped pioneer a future where businesses could securely accept payments almost anywhere. Long before mobile payments became an everyday expectation, the company's innovative portable payment technology anticipated a fundamental shift in commerce—one that continues to shape how millions of businesses get paid today.

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Built to Last in a World That Never Stops Changing
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

Built to Last in a World That Never Stops Changing

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2009 for JADE Investigator, JADE Software Corporation has grown into one of Australasia's most enduring enterprise software companies. Today, its technology supports organisations across the globe, delivering mission-critical software solutions while continuing a legacy of innovation spanning more than three decades.

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Opening New Doors for Local Government
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

Opening New Doors for Local Government

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2005, Open Windows Limited developed innovative lifecycle management software that became a trusted solution for local governments across Australia. Following more than two decades of growth, the company was acquired by ReadyTech in 2021, strengthening ReadyTech's government software portfolio and ensuring its technology continues to support councils nationwide.

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The Australian IT Company That Caught Capgemini's Attention
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

The Australian IT Company That Caught Capgemini's Attention

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2004, Empired Limited grew from a Perth startup founded with just $10,000 into one of Australia's leading ASX-listed technology companies. Acquired by global consulting giant Capgemini in 2021 for approximately A$233 million, Empired's journey stands as one of the great Australian technology success stories.

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When Two Technology Leaders Became One
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

When Two Technology Leaders Became One

Recognised by the Consensus Awards in 2003, Sundata Pty Ltd continued to grow as one of Australia's leading enterprise technology providers before merging with Team Computing in 2021 to form OneTeam IT. Today, the business delivers managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity and infrastructure solutions to organisations across Australia.

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Before Data Became the World's Most Valuable Asset
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

Before Data Became the World's Most Valuable Asset

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2009, WhereScape transformed the way organisations build and manage data warehouses. Long before big data and artificial intelligence became business priorities, its automation platform helped enterprises unlock the value of their information faster. Today, following its acquisition by global software company Idera, WhereScape continues to support organisations around the world.

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From Consensus Winner to Industry Leader
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

From Consensus Winner to Industry Leader

Recognised by the Consensus Awards in 2000 for its eProcure software platform, StreamLink Pty Ltd helped pioneer digital procurement solutions in Australia. The business went on to become part of a series of strategic acquisitions, with its technology ultimately forming part of BCI Central and the global Hubexo Group.

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Twice Acquired. Once Recognised by Consensus.
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

Twice Acquired. Once Recognised by Consensus.

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2005, Oniqua Pty Ltd developed intelligent asset optimisation software that attracted not one, but two major international acquisitions. First acquired by ASCO Group in 2012 and later by IBM in 2018, Oniqua's Australian innovation continues to help some of the world's largest industrial organisations optimise critical assets and infrastructure.

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From Consensus Winner to the Technology Behind Millions of Websites
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

From Consensus Winner to the Technology Behind Millions of Websites

Recognised by the Consensus Awards in 2002, Ephox Pty Ltd went on to merge with Moxiecode, creators of TinyMCE, forming the foundation of today's Tiny Technologies (tiny.cloud). The company's innovation now powers one of the world's most widely used rich text editing platforms, enabling millions of developers and organisations to create digital content every day.

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A Strategic Acquisition That Accelerated Growth
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

A Strategic Acquisition That Accelerated Growth

Recognised by the Consensus Awards for its enterprise software innovation, Amethon Solutions (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd went on to become a successful technology business before being acquired by Invigor Group. The acquisition, involving a business generating approximately $9.7 million in annual revenue, highlights the commercial success achieved following its early recognition by Consensus.

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Ahead of the Cybersecurity Curve
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

Ahead of the Cybersecurity Curve

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2007, WebSpy was years ahead of the cybersecurity curve. Its award-winning WebSpy Vantage platform helped organisations transform complex network data into meaningful intelligence, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Fastvue in 2012. Today, WebSpy Vantage 3.0 continues to be developed and used by organisations worldwide—a testament to the enduring value of Australian software innovation.

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The Australian Software Behind the World's Largest Mines
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

The Australian Software Behind the World's Largest Mines

Recognised by the Consensus Awards in 2003 for its Pit to Port software, QMASTOR Limited went on to become a global leader in mining supply chain optimisation. Today, its technology forms part of the ION Commodities portfolio, supporting many of the world's largest mining companies with advanced logistics and operational planning solutions.

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The Company That Helped SAP See in 3D
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

The Company That Helped SAP See in 3D

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2006, Right Hemisphere developed world-leading 3D visualisation software that transformed how manufacturers managed engineering and product information. Acquired by SAP in 2011, its technology became a cornerstone of SAP's Visual Enterprise portfolio, helping organisations around the world bring complex products and industrial assets to life through digital visualisation.

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The Brisbane Software Company That Conquered the World
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

The Brisbane Software Company That Conquered the World

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2004, Mincom grew into one of Australia's most successful enterprise software companies before being acquired by global engineering leader ABB in 2011 for approximately US$285 million. Today, Mincom's technology continues to support critical industries around the world through ABB's enterprise software portfolio.

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From Sydney to the World's Financial Markets
Dani Tillett Dani Tillett

From Sydney to the World's Financial Markets

Recognised by the Consensus Software Awards in 2007, Bluedoor Technologies developed wealth.NET, an innovative wealth management platform that transformed financial advice technology in Australia. Acquired by global financial technology leader SS&C Technologies in 2011, wealth.NET continues to form part of SS&C's international wealth management portfolio—demonstrating the lasting impact of Australian software innovation.

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