January 29, 2025; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is proud to share that its Chief Financial Officer, Cherie O’Riordan, has recently joined the Women in Digital (WID) Advisory Board. This prestigious appointment highlights Ms O’Riordan’s exceptional leadership and dedication to supporting and mentoring women in the tech industry.

Ms O’Riordan brings a wealth of experience and a unique leadership style to the WID Advisory Board. As a successful C-level leader, she is passionate about identifying, engaging, and developing talent through mentoring and empowerment, particularly for women in the tech industry.

Data#3 Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Brad Colledge, commented: “We are delighted to see Cherie join the WID Advisory Board. Her commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and her passion for mentoring and empowerment align perfectly with our values at Data#3. We work in a diverse community, and this is reflected in our workforce. We see the many unique perspectives, skills, and experiences of our people as a strength to be nurtured. Cherie’s expertise will be invaluable as she contributes to the advancement of diversity and inclusion within the digital and tech industry.”

Ms O’Riordan shared her enthusiasm about the appointment: “I am honoured to join the WID Advisory Board and look forward to contributing to its mission. Supporting WID’s goal to connect, educate, and empower women in digital and harness the power of technology to create a better future for all is something I am deeply passionate about. Achieving greater gender diversity in the digital and technology fields and supporting STEM for young women are causes close to my heart.”

Ms O’Riordan joins an esteemed group of professionals on the WID Advisory Board, including Remona Murugan, Head of Technology Platforms at Rio Tinto, and Nadine Moore, Chief Growth Officer at The Children’s Hospital Foundation. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the board.

Data#3 has also recently marked the fourth year of the Brenda Conroy Future Leaders Internship Program, which honours a beloved colleague’s extraordinary 35-year legacy. Launched in partnership with Cisco, Women in Digital, and leading Queensland universities, the program is tailored to female undergraduate students pursuing careers in IT. Over three weeks, interns gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and career guidance, setting them up for future success in the dynamic world of technology.

Brenda Conroy’s passion for the IT industry and her unwavering commitment to empowering others is the foundation of the program. Through her legacy, the aim is to foster diversity, nurture talent, and pave the way for the next generation of women in IT.

December 11, 2024; Sydney, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is thrilled to announce its recent accolades at the prestigious Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) awards ceremony. Data#3 was honoured with the 2024 Aruba Partnership Excellence Partner of the Year and the HPE Financial Services Partner of the Year awards.

The Aruba Partnership Excellence Partner of the Year award highlights Data#3’s commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Its excellence in performance, resource investment, and strategic alignment ensures that customers receive top-tier service and innovative solutions.

Paula Fountain, National Practice Manager for HPE at Data#3, commented, “Our proactive collaboration with executives, commitment to mutual long-term success, and customer-centric approach define our ethos. Thanks to the HPE/Aruba team for their unwavering support and shared vision. We’re excited for the opportunities ahead.”

The HPE Financial Services Partner of the Year award recognised Data#3 for delivering innovative as-a-service offerings, including HPI and HPE solutions. This award underscores Data#3’s commitment to driving innovation and providing exceptional value through cutting-edge customer projects and solutions.

Rob McCabe, General Manager for Infrastructure Solutions at Data#3, added, ” A key part of our relationship is that we’re culturally aligned and like-minded. The way we engage and look after each other, it’s a really strong relationship. We’re in it together, and that is demonstrated by these awards. We love working with HPE/Aruba and are looking forward to a very successful 2025/26.”

With over three decades of partnership experience, Data#3 is one of HPE’s largest Platinum Partners in Asia Pacific. Leveraging HPE’s broad range of solutions and services, as well as its renowned Aruba technology, Data#3 helps its customers to accelerate digital transformation and unlock true business value.

November 29, 2024; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is proud to announce its recognition as the recipient of three prestigious awards at the annual HP Partner Awards 2024. Data#3 secured the following accolades:

These awards underscore Data#3’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices in delivering HP solutions to customers across Australia.

The HP Amplify Partner of the Year award stands out as a significant achievement, being HP’s flagship award and an outstanding accomplishment for Data#3. It highlights Data#3’s exceptional ability to leverage the entire HP portfolio. This prestigious accolade recognises Data#3’s comprehensive approach to partnership, demonstrating its capacity to embrace and excel across all areas of HP’s offerings.

Data#3’s success in securing this award showcases its proficiency in delivering solutions to customers from every segment of HP’s diverse range of products and services. This achievement underscores Data#3’s commitment to driving a strong joint brand presence in the market, effectively aligning with HP’s strategic focus areas.

Data#3 Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Brad Colledge, who attended the awards ceremony, expressed his excitement about the company’s achievements: “We are thrilled to receive these prestigious awards from HP. It was an honour to attend the awards night and accept these accolades on behalf of Data#3. This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise in leveraging HP’s entire portfolio to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers. It showcases our commitment to driving innovation across all aspects of HP’s offerings, from PCs and Poly technologies to services and sustainability initiatives.”

Data#3’s National Practice Manager for End User Computing, Paula Fountain, added, “The HP Amplify Partner of the Year award, along with our other recognitions, not only celebrates our achievements but also motivates us to continue pushing boundaries in delivering innovative and sustainable technology solutions. We’re grateful for the trust our customers place in us and the strong partnership we share with HP. Together, we’re shaping the future of technology and driving positive change in the industry.”

The Sustainable Impact award further highlights Data#3’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices and its efforts in promoting sustainable technology solutions. This aligns with the company’s broader mission to contribute positively to environmental stewardship within the IT industry.

Securing the Poly Growth Partner of the Year 2024 award demonstrates Data#3’s excellence in integrating and promoting HP’s Poly collaboration technologies, thereby addressing the evolving needs of modern workplaces and hybrid work environments.

These awards further strengthen the longstanding 30+ year partnership between Data#3 and HP, serving as a true testament to the dedication of our team.

BRISBANE, Wednesday 27 November 2024: Australia’s leading IT services and solutions provider Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bronwyn Morris to its board of directors with effect from 1 December 2024.


Bronwyn has served as Chair and Non-Executive Director on multiple ASX-listed companies and large government owned corporations over the past 25 years, with broad experience in setting strategic direction as well as specific responsibility for financial, audit, corporate governance and compliance. With experience drawn from a career in finance and accounting, Bronwyn will take over responsibility as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.


Bronwyn is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She was also the Queensland AICD Gold Medal Winner in 2023 and has an outstanding record of achievement as a Non-Executive Director.


Bronwyn is currently a Non-Executive of Director of Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited, National Intermodal Corporation Limited, and RACQ Foundation (Chair).


Mark Gray, Data#3 Chairman commented: “As foreshadowed at our recent Annual General Meeting, after an externally facilitated process and as part of the company’s ongoing renewal program, we are delighted to appoint someone with Bronwyn’s extensive knowledge and experience to the Board. As we build on our leading position in the dynamic and rapidly evolving IT market, Bronwyn’s expertise will be most valuable, and we welcome her to Data#3.”


“I am delighted to be joining the board of a strong and successful company like Data#3. I look forward to working with the dedicated and committed team at Data#3 to help shape its future growth and success”, commented Bronwyn.

November 01, 2024; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is proud to announce that it has been awarded two Cisco awards; APJC Reimagine Work Partner of the Year at the 2024 Webex Partner Awards held at WebexOne and APJC Collaboration Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2024.

These prestigious awards recognise Data#3 for enabling companies to deliver best-in-class collaborative experiences. Data#3’s deep understanding of modern workplace needs and innovative solutions earned them these awards, recognising their exceptional use of Cisco technology to boost customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Data#3 Chief Technology Officer, Graham Robinson, commented on the achievements: “We are honoured to receive these awards from Cisco. This double recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise in delivering innovative modern workplace solutions that drive business and technology outcomes.”

“Our innovative solutions, combined with our unique lifecycle approach, ensures that our customers realise the business value of their collaboration investments. We look forward to continuing our incredible partnership with Cisco as we harness the power of people and technology for a better future.”

The nature of work has transformed across all industries. It’s no longer defined by location but by action, spanning from homes to global frontiers. Enabling secure, flexible connectivity and collaboration isn’t just advantageous—it’s a business imperative.

Data#3 has deep expertise in Cisco’s collaboration products and holds the highest certification in the region. It provides secure, high-quality implementation, integration, adoption, and ongoing support services, ensuring customers maximise the value they get from Cisco technology.

October 31, 2024; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is proud to announce that it has been named Customer Experience Partner of the Year for APJC at Cisco Partner Summit 2024. Cisco Partner Awards recognise top-performing partners demonstrating service excellence and innovation in delivering solutions that help our customers succeed.

Data#3 Chief Customer Officer, John Tan, commented, “Winning this prestigious award for the second consecutive year reaffirms our customer-centric approach. In partnership with Cisco, we’re not just meeting expectations—we’re empowering businesses to thrive in the digital age, driving strategic transformation and innovation that ensures agility, security, and resilience.”

Data#3 National Manager for Annuity and Customer Success, Amanda Toogood, was delighted to accept the Cisco Customer Experience Partner of the Year for the second year running, “Receiving this award for the second consecutive year underscores our commitment to guiding customers through every stage of the technology lifecycle. Our approach ensures customers maximise their benefits from tech , and we’re eager to continue partnering with Cisco to shape the digital future.”

“The theme at Partner Summit 2024 is ‘Forward as One’ and winners of the Geo Awards are fantastic examples of how we partner to achieve shared success in various regions of the world”, said Kartika Prihadi, Vice President, APJC Partner Sales at Cisco. “I am pleased to recognise Data#3 as the winner of Customer Experience Partner of the Year 2024, further underscoring their outstanding accomplishments in APJC.”

Cisco Partner Summit Geo awards reflect the top-performing partners within specific technology markets across a geographical region. Award recipients are selected by a committee of executives representing Cisco’s Global and Regional Partner Sales Organisations.

October 17, 2024; Sydney, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Dell Technologies Solution Provider FY24 Australia Workforce Transformation Project Award.

This prestigious recognition highlights Data#3’s commitment to providing modern workplace solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital age. The award-winning project involved delivering a comprehensive modern workplace solution to a global conglomerate to redefine the workplace and drive positive change.

Data#3 Chief Customer Officer, John Tan, stated, ” We are thrilled to win this award. Companies are striving to become more digitised and they’re using technology to evolve their IT infrastructure, operations, and processes. The growth of AI-related infrastructure makes it crucial to manage the hardware lifecycle efficiently with a strong emphasis on reducing environmental impact.”

Data#3’s unique customer success lifecycle approach ensures a clear understanding of the outcomes a technology investment needs to deliver, and the design, installation, deployment and adoption processes which need to occur to get companies there.

“Our long-standing partnership and aligned strategies with Dell Technologies, combined with our expertise and customer success lifecycle approach, is key to ensuring our customers get the best outcomes. We look forward to working together to deliver the digital future for our customers.”

A Titanium Solutions Provider Partner with the largest number of technical certifications in Australia, Data#3 is uniquely positioned to provide end-to-end services that enable companies to optimise budgets and outcomes. Across the network, data centre, workplace and cloud, Data#3 helps companies maximise their IT by combining skilled resources with robust and secure technologies from across the Dell Technologies group.

October 15, 2024; Sydney, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is proud to announce that it has been named Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) ANZ Reseller of the Year.

The prestigious award was presented at the annual Lenovo Business Partner Gala Awards, which celebrated the achievements of Lenovo’s top partners across Australia and New Zealand.

Data#3 General Manager for Infrastructure Solutions, and valued member of the Lenovo Partner Advisory Council, Rob McCabe, commented, “We are honoured to be recognised by Lenovo for our innovative infrastructure solutions. This award is a testament to the skills and dedication of our team, combined with the strong partnership we have built with Lenovo.

“The growth of AI-related infrastructure means companies are seeking guidance on best practices throughout the entire lifecycle. Our most recent project successes spanned multiple industries, providing hybrid multi-cloud solutions that offer flexibility, scalability, and security across workloads from edge to cloud. Together with Lenovo, we look forward to continuing to drive secure and sustainable innovation in the infrastructure space.”

Lenovo A/NZ commercial director of channel and distribution, Kirat Khara, commented, “We are thrilled to congratulate Data#3 on being awarded the Infrastructure Solutions Group ANZ Reseller of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights their remarkable triple-digit growth, driven by a strategic focus on leveraging the full breadth of our portfolio. Data#3’s ability to maximise the value of our solutions, combined with their strong market execution, underscores the depth of our partnership. We look forward to continued success together as we build on this momentum.”

Data#3 is the safe pair of hands when looking to modernise the data centre. Its experienced team is uniquely positioned to help companies achieve their business objectives. With deep expertise in data centre modernisation and software lifecycle, its backed by a global network of tools and resources, strong security practices, and proactive, world-class service.

BRISBANE, Wednesday 21 August 2024: Australian business technology solutions leader Data#3 Limited (ASX: DTL) today announces its results for the financial year ended 30 June 2024 (FY24).

FY24 Highlights

Commenting on the FY24 result, Data#3 Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Brad Colledge said: “We are pleased to report record gross sales of $2.8 billion and gross profit growth of 7.8% to $270.1 million for FY24. Gross sales growth of 7.6% and EBIT growth of 5% in a challenging economic environment and without compromising gross margins, was a considerable achievement for our Company.

“Our Software Solutions and Services businesses continued to perform strongly, up 11.0% and 9.6% respectively, and recurring gross sales increased to 67%. Sales growth was impacted by delayed customer decision making across some areas of our business this financial year, and our Infrastructure Solutions business was down 3.6% on the prior period as customers consumed orders made in advance of requirements following pandemic related supply chain challenges in the preceding years. Infrastructure Solutions when combined with its related maintenance services grew by 2%, reflecting customers renewing support contracts on existing equipment and an increase in software related to the management of infrastructure.

“Our core business remains sound, as we continue to align with our customers’ priorities, such as security, multi-cloud and connectivity, and strengthen our partnerships with world-leading vendors.”

The FY24 result was underpinned by Data#3’s long-standing supplier relationships and customer base, as demonstrated by national and international awards from several of its vendor partners.

We have seen continued improvements in staff and customer satisfaction surveys. Data#3 also succeeded in winning a cross-industry Employer of Choice award for the ninth year in a row, in addition to being recognised as one of Australia’s best technology workplaces. The Company has continued to be recognised by many of its global partners with national and international awards.

Financial results summary

FY24 $’000FY23 $’000%change
Gross sales2,754,1812,560,700+7.6%
Non-IFRS adjustments(1,948,435)(1,752,075)
Other revenue9,9373,870
Total statutory revenue*815,683812,495+0.4%
Total gross profit (excl other revenue)270,086250,651+7.8%
Total margin on gross sales9.8%9.8%
EBIT53,49750,973+5.0%
NPBT62,07353,234+16.6%
NPAT43,31137,030+17.0%
Return on equity58%54.2%
Basic earnings per share28.00 cents23.96 cents+16.9%
Dividend per share25.50 cents21.90 cents+16.4%
Dividend payout ratio91.1%91.4%

Dividend

The directors have declared a final dividend of 12.90 cents per share, bringing the total fully franked dividend for FY24 to 25.50 cents per share. This represents an increase of 16.4% on the previous corresponding period and a payout ratio of 91.1%.

The final dividend will be paid on 30 September 2024, with a record date of 16 September 2024.

Outlook

The group’s performance continues to be underpinned by its leading market position, unrivalled vendor relationships, large and long-term customer base serviced by a highly experienced and skilled Data#3 team.

Data#3 Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Mr Colledge said: “Data#3 is well placed to continue to deliver sustainable growth as it leverages the adoption of Generative AI and the flow-on opportunities for both devices and services. Following the launch of ChatGPT in FY23 and Microsoft Copilot in FY24, we have seen the recent release of AI enabled PCs, with device and server technology now designed to enhance AI performance.

“Our pipeline at the start of FY25 is strong, sales activity is increasing, and we are well placed to capitalise on the market growth opportunities including in the areas of security, cloud and data centre. Investments by the public sector in new infrastructure projects should also help to grow our pipeline across all lines of business.”

Mr Colledge said: “Consistent with previous practice, we won’t be providing specific FY25 guidance at this stage. In line with previous years, we continue to expect a sales peak in the months of May and June, and our goal remains to continue to deliver sustainable earnings growth.”

Investor briefing

The company will present a market briefing on the results starting at 10:00am (AEST) today, 21 August 2024. The following URL will provide access to the live event, and to an archived webcast following the event: https://webcast.openbriefing.com/dtl-fyr-2024/.


*Change to revenue accounting policy

Effective 1 July 2023, software licensing and vendor delivered maintenance support revenues will be presented on a net agency basis, with comparatives restated. This was in response to updated guidance released for software resellers in 2022 on the application of the revenue accounting standard (AASB 15) and is a statutory presentation change only. The Company will continue to measure its operational performance in terms of Gross Sales, with both Gross Sales and statutory revenue to be reported to ensure comparability with historical reporting and to align with how the company internally measures performance.

July 26, 2024; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is proud to announce that it has been inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame.

Data#3 accepted the Inductee Trophy at a dinner held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The trophy was presented by The Honourable Grace Grace MP in recognition of the company’s continued excellence and outstanding innovation in providing technology solutions and services throughout Australia.

Data#3 CEO and Managing Director, Brad Colledge, accepted the honour on stage at the event, and said, “From humble beginnings, Data#3 has risen to become Australia’s leading technology services and solutions company. To be inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame is a great achievement that we are very proud of. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey thus far.”

The company’s history dates back to 1977, where in a garage in the suburbs of Brisbane, Terry Powell and Graham Clark started a new IT application software business. In 1984 Powell, Clark and Associates merged with Allbrand Typewriters & Office Machines Pty Ltd. to create Data#3 Limited. 

“Data#3 has a unique heritage and culture that enables our customers to succeed. We have navigated the rapidly changing landscape, constantly evolving our solutions and services to solve complex business challenges through innovative technology solutions.”

In December 1997, Data#3 floated on the ASX with a market capitalisation of $15 million. Today, it is approximately $1.28 billion, and the team has grown to over 1,400 staff across 14 locations. Data#3 was also listed on the ASX 200 in 2023.

“As a trusted brand, our history and longevity set us apart, showcasing our continued stability and success in an ever-evolving industry. As we advance into the next AI era, we look forward to collaborating with our customers, partners, shareholders, and community to harness the power of people and technology for a better future,” concluded Colledge.