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Proven Track Record

DXC has proven expertise with defence in driving value realisation through ICT capabilities and operational enablement. 

Bringing together capabilities and expertise at the cutting edge of innovation

At DXC, we understand that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the backbone of our national security. Ensuring the welfare of our defence personnel so they can do their job safely and return home to their families is critical. DXC are experts in the Australian defence landscape and have in-depth experience working on large scale projects and highly classified military installations.

As the broadest coverage partner in the Australian Federal Public Sector, DXC works on Government projects in collaboration with third-party partners. Built on a foundation of trust, DXC has earned a reputation for delivering excellence to Defence by working collaboratively with our partner ecosystem to achieve client focused outcomes.

DXC digital capabilities supports the Australian Defence Force

DXC has worked extensively with the Department of Defence (DoD) in implementing and/or supporting their entire SAP and Microsoft applications environments, together with about 30 other applications. Solutions cover:

  • The business of Defence: including core/backend IT systems, finance and enterprise application deployment and sustainment (CIOG)
  • Defence execution (CASG): front line and warfighter operations - with solutions touching almost every aspect from recruitment to discharge
  • Defence information and cyber: cyberspace operations, cyber security, SaaS, PaaS and other related services
  • Defence Simulation and Aerospace: building and supporting the Defence Simulation Industry, sustaining IT systems in the background

Finance:

DXC delivers end-to-end SAP solutions, with implementation and ongoing management of the core finance system processing around $40 billion worth of transactions every year (2% of Australia’s GDP) and over 600,000 invoices annually, providing 24 hour support.

Garrison Estate Management (GEMS):

GEMS is used to manage thousands of defence properties and physical assets deployed, including facilities maintenance and sub-contractor management.

Operation Support:

DXC provides solutions across several domains (including highly-classified, and restricted) that deliver secure collaboration and communications services to support the business of defence and the deployed warfighter.

Cyber and Security:

DXC supports a range of programs to further improve baseline security with a focus on governance, risk and compliance of the ICT environment.

Defence Force Recruiting Services:

For the past 10 years, DXC has managed seamless recruitment processes which cover acquisition, recruitment, induction and retention for 17 sites across Australia.

E-health:

In collaboration with DXC’s Digital Transformation Centres (DTC’s) and our partner ecosystem, we deliver compliance health records for every Defence employee.

Training and Simulation:

DXC provides device simulations for combat systems that ensure defence personnel are trained and ready when it matters most, delivering cost savings and higher quality, improved speed and increased complexity of instruction outcomes than previously possible.

End-to-end support:

In collaboration with DXC’s Digital Transformation Centres (DTC’s) and our partner ecosystem, we deliver compliance health records for every Defence employee.

Collaboration:

Intelligence systems to support the warfighter and bring them home safe.


Bringing together industry expertise and cutting-edge technology 

 

Many of our subject matter experts (SME’s) are ex-warfighters and have had a history of working with and in defence, bringing with them their experience and first-hand understanding of the Defence domain. Our SME’s provide an excellent understanding of the issues, business problems, and required outcomes from the users’ perspective. Meet some of our experts below:

Troy Hartas

“Since I have real life experience in combat, I can use this to help DXC develop warfare simulations for the Navy. I can also work closely with the Navy to understand their needs and communicate these to DXC so that we can shape the simulation to capture the desired outcome.” - Troy Hartas, Defence Simulation Support (Ex Navy Warfighter)

Emma Leach

‘I bring extensive knowledge of the management and delivery of capability and operations sustainment. With over 17 years of experience in Defence ICT, I have a detailed understanding of the environment and the role ICT plays across the wider organisation’ – Emma Leach, Defence Account Executive

Ross Lederhose

I lead our team to deliver on what we say we will by collaborating well with the client and partner ecosystem to drive client focused outcomes. This is underpinned by a foundation of trust as well as access to skilled resources and great project delivery governance. I am passionate about driving communications and skills to build teams and drive real outcomes as well as supporting veterans and their families find long-term and meaningful careers.’ – Ross Lederhose, General Manager – Federal Government, Defence, Aerospace & National Security

Using our domain knowledge to deliver modern innovation to defence

As we look to the future, DXC is focused on leveraging existing projects and solutions to help DoD further modernise and exploit technology to expand capacity through digital services. This includes upgrades, integration and sustainment projects in collaboration with DoD; as well as working with the CIO Group (CIOG) on strategies to drive and manage innovation and new ways of partnering with industry to solve problems quickly and cost-effectively. DXC is already a significant partner for DoD with a goal to make digital transformation a force multiplier.