ICN is committed to protecting our customers’ privacy and give them a safe online experience. ICNL Infrastructure Architect, Phil Allen has been working with Foresight Consulting for the last 12 weeks to further uplift the security of ICN Gateway and ICN Toolbox and it will be launched mid-November, 2020.
COVID-19 pandemic has been the catalyst for the increase in cyber-attacks globally as more people are working from home and online. Cybercriminals are deceiving more people to disclose their sensitive corporate information such as login credentials and passwords.
“Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are experiencing higher than average security vulnerability globally,” Phil said.
“This security uplift will better protect our customers’ data from potential data breach attempts in these unprecedented times,” he added.
ICN systems’ current security is well protected. This latest round of security improvements further enhances the high levels of security and adherence to the Australian Defence Security Guidelines.
We always take extra steps to strengthen our security for the safety of our online users and subscribers.
As Australia’s export credit agency, Export Finance Australia provides a wide range of finance solutions to support mining and construction services businesses to secure Australian-based, export-related contracts or fulfil contracts with international clients.
With 2022 almost over, and nearly three years of the challenges a global pandemic brings, here at ICN we are excited about the opportunities for local and regional suppliers with a huge range of infrastructure projects on the go across the country. Australia is truly in the middle of a construction-led recovery.
With the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) nearly at the end of its prototype stage, BAE Systems Australia is calling for requests for information from Australian businesses with capacity and capability to support the construction and delivery of nine of the world’s most advanced warships for the Royal Australian Navy.
Victorian suppliers are encouraged to get involved with Inland Rail, Australia’s largest ever freight rail infrastructure project, that will transform how goods are moved around Australia and generate significant opportunities for our regions and our economy, now and well into the future.
The NSW Government has awarded Acciona Ferrovial Joint Venture (AFJV) the contract to design and construct the Sydney Metro West – Central Tunnelling Package, including twin 11kilometre metro railway tunnels and excavation and civil works for five new stations at The Bays, Five Dock, Burwood North, North Strathfield and Sydney Olympic Park.
An Australian-based clean energy company has developed world-leading solar thermal storage technology and has plans to develop a concentrated solar thermal plant (CSP) in Port Augusta.
ICNL was proud to once again sponsor the Global Supply Chain Integration of the Year Award at this year’s Manufacturing Monthly Endeavour Awards,and congratulate winner RoboHelix.
Tasmania is working towards its ambition to be a world-leading renewable energy provider with the North-West Transmission Developments (NWTD) project, which will deliver low-cost, reliable and clean energy for the state and the National Electricity Market.
Industry Capability Network has joined forces with climate-tech company ClimateClever to help thousands of SMEs access cost effective ways to measure and reduce their emissions and help Australia respond to climate change.
Returning to Perth 15-17 March 2023, the re-energised AOG Energy, will be a hub of collaboration as the entire supply chain comes together to discover opportunity and stimulate business growth.
With more and more Defence projects making quad charts a tender requirement, you can’t afford not to develop one for your business. But the process can be expensive and time-consuming. That’s where ICN can help.
Tamboran Resources has started early exploration works in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Sub-basin and is calling for expressions of interest from local companies with capacity and capability to supply into his globally significant gas project.
Early works construction on the $1B Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 project has begun, with GoldlinQ’s preferred contractor, John Holland, collating expressions of interest in the main works of the project.
ICN NSW is working with Gransolar Construction Australia to identify local suppliers for the 300megawatt (MW) Walla Walla solar farm, between Albury and Wagga Wagga.
Local businesses can connect with future opportunities in Gippsland’s emerging offshore wind sector through a study now underway for Star of the South, Australia’s first proposed offshore wind project.
ICN Vic is working with Flotation Energy to source local suppliers for the Seadragon Offshore Wind Farm, a proposed 1,500 MW wind farm and electricity transmission project in Bass Strait.
In November 2020, the Tasmanian government launched its Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan 2024 (the Plan) to support growth in manufacturing and related sectors. A key action in the plan was for Tasmania to join ICN to help local businesses to identify and individually or collectively tender for project opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) is constantly expanding its offering with the goal of making it easier for buyers to do business in Australia, backed by a team of Industry Specialists skilled in assisting companies improve their supply chain and find competitive suppliers.
Polyline Pipe Systems (PPS) has developed an innovative mobile extruder which produces high-quality continuous lengths of HDPE pipe made to customers’ specifications at mine sites - no matter how remote the location.
The past 2 ½ years have been tough for many businesses, but we are seeing a great deal of major projects on the horizon. Here at ICN, we are extremely positive about the future of the Australian supply chain.
Victorian suppliers have the chance to be involved in the construction, furniture and fittings as well as medical technology for Australia’s first collaborative, hospital-based biomedical engineering research centre.
South Australian Hydrogen Hubs Inc. (SA-H2H™) has an ambitious goal to firmly establish several hydrogen “hubs” across the State, bringing together industry, academia and government to rapidly accelerate scale of hydrogen ecosystem.
ICN NSW is working with Transport for NSW to ensure local suppliers have the opportunity to be involved in the construction of a new bridge over the Macquarie River in Dubbo.
While RJ Precision Flooring is a small company in terms of permanent staff, it has capacity for large projects and is a large supporter of other Indigenous business.
In just 12 years, WorkControl has grown from a couple of old utes based in Forbes to a fleet of about 130 vehicles, a staff of more than 300 and depots in Forbes, Parkes, Orange, Bathurst, Dubbo and Narrabri.
Not only is South Australia’s Intract an Indigenous owned and operated business, it is also one of the country’s largest private sector employers of Indigenous personnel, boasting 120 Indigenous staff out of a total of about 125.
In an exciting step for Darwin’s digital economy, Chief Minister Michael Gunner today announced Australia’s leading data centre service provider, NEXTDC Limited, has announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art data centre in the Territory.
As Australia transitions to “COVID normal”, our ICN network offices continue to support small and medium businesses looking for opportunities to be involved in the country’s economic recovery.
Woodside and its main contractors are working with ICNWA to identify local capability for a range of opportunities to develop new gas resources through proven LNG facilities in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
James Cook University is using ICN Gateway to call for expressions of interest from local suppliers in the development of the Cairns Tropical Enterprise Centre (CTEC).
Construction is ramping up on a range of capital infrastructure works and supporting projects developed under the banner of the United States Forces Posture Initiative (USFPI) in the Top End.
Amp Power Australia (Amp) is developing two energy projects north of Adelaide and is looking to engage with local entrepreneurs and businesses to assist with the supply of renewable energy in South Australia.
The final part of Adelaide’s most important transport route – the North-South Corridor - is in development phase, with full funding for the 10.5km Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project confirmed in February this year.
There’s no doubt that Melbourne and Victoria have borne the brunt of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, but ICN Victoria Chief Executive Officer Dianne Smith is confident about the economic future of the state.
UGL Regional Linx has secured a 10-year contract to operate and maintain the Country Regional Network (CRN) in Regional NSW, with its administrative base established in Orange.
Opportunities to connect Australian suppliers with major project supply chains has just become more accessible with Industry Capability Network Limited (ICNL) and Connecting Industry entering into a strategic alliance, as event partners.
By adding an additional call to Dampier, ANL offers shortened supply chains, direct access to/from Port Hedland and Dampier, reduced road haulage and the opportunity to source product more cost effectively from other parts of Australia via Singapore.
With Christmas around the corner, and a new year looming, we wanted to take this opportunity to provide some tips on how to write a winning tender and up your online presence to help you ensure your business is in the best possible shape in 2022.
There’s no doubt that preparing a tender response can be daunting, especially the first time your company decides to through this very formal process. But, like most things in business, it helps to break it down into several smaller steps. Follow these 6 simple tender response tips to help your business position itself for tender success.
You probably already know that you need an online presence to be competitive these days. You likely use online directories, such as ICN Gateway, or social media to generate leads. But if you are among the 50 per cent of Australian small and medium businesses that don’t have your own website, you’re leaving money on the table.
According to June 2021 data from Illion, Australian small businesses are not great at paying their bills on time. Not surprisingly, the effects of the COVID pandemic shows a general worsening in late payment times, after almost a decade of improvements.
ICN SA is working GE Renewable Energy Australia and Elecnor Group’s Green Light Contractors to ensure local suppliers have the opportunity to be involved in the $423 million first stage of Neoen’s Goyder Renewables Zone.
John Holland Rail is calling for expressions of interest from local suppliers with capability to supply goods and services to the Botany Rail Duplication project. The project will duplicate the remaining single-track section of Sydney’s Port Botany rail line and deliver a new passing loop on the Southern Sydney freight line.
Gabbert Design offers cutting edge building design and a suite of services for commercial and private sectors across various industries, such as construction, retail, sport, education and health.
From humble beginnings working from his kitchen bench to opening 3 branches around Australia. Sole Trader, Pat Whitehead founded Plumbing NT (AKA Plumbing Maintenance Services AUS) in 2010
Spring is here and while many of us are in lockdown to varying degrees, it’s great to see so many Australian manufacturing businesses and major projects thriving in these challenging conditions.
From humble beginning as a sole trader electrical business to winning multi-million-dollar defence contracts, Molloy Electrical Contracting Pty Ltd is a Northern Territory success story.
Work on the largest ever freight rail infrastructure project is underway with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and ICN working together to ensure local suppliers can take advantage of opportunities.
A South Australian family-owned engineering fabrication company is seeing big wins in the defence sector, thanks to innovative teaming agreements and ICN Gateway.
Australian cable manufacturer, Nexans Olex, has developed a new process for the renewable industry, taking the 80-year-old business from a cable company to a system solutions provider.
ICN Limited has partnered with the Australian Made Campaign to help support Australian small and medium businesses and to ensure Australian manufacturers are given new opportunities to supply to major projects across the country.
Over the past 30 years, ICN Gateway has given Australian business access to access to an impressive array of prime clients, including Rheinmetall, Shell, John Holland, Rio Tinto and BAE, and helped them find $30 billion worth of contracts to keep them working and growing.
The Borg group of companies which includes Polytec and its manufacturing arm, Australian Panel Products – employs more than 2,000 people across the country, with a large presence in several regional communities and a strong sustainability focus.
The Capability Connection - a new local capability register, was launched in May 2021 by the Hon Christian Porter MP, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.
Top End Resources (TER) is a 100% Territory owned and operated business providing civil construction and maintenance solutions to the defence, mining, oil & gas, and construction sectors.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited in collaboration with the ICN Network offices across the country today announce the relaunch of ICN Gateway after undergoing a comprehensive overhaul
The University of Melbourne has released its inaugural Indigenous Business Snapshot Study, which studied data from 2006 and 2018, highlighting that Indigenous businesses were booming.
ICN Victoria is engaging with local industry to ensure Gippsland suppliers have an opportunity to be involved in the Latrobe Regional Hospital Expansion – Stage 3A.
ICN NT has partnered with Santos to identify local capacity and raise awareness of opportunities to supply goods and services to the Barossa Offshore gas and condensate field project.
ICN consultants from across the country recently attended the Land Forces 2021 Conference in Brisbane, where they had the opportunity to network with and learn from national and international Defence primes and suppliers.
Since 2014, ICN Queensland has worked with Defence Jobs Queensland to deliver a series of capability workshops to assist industry to access Defence business opportunities.
A conversation with an ICN consultant early last year led to an Indigenous-owned RTO company winning a major contract to train workers involved in NSW bushfire recovery.
From humble beginnings in 2003 with just three staff, Red Centre Technology Partners (RCTP) now sits as a powerhouse of IT managed solutions with a team of over 60
You may already be aware that Transgrid’s board has now financially committed to the construction of EnergyConnect, the new transmission link from Wagga Wagga in NSW to Robertstown in South Australia, via Buronga.
FRM is a 100% Territory owned and operated business, servicing the Darwin and Katherine regions. Specialising in the design, installation and service of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
The Australian Government has announced the launch of their local capability register Capability Connection. A six-month pilot of the free online register is now available for businesses located in Greater Melbourne, South East Queensland and Townsville.
ICN Victoria is pleased to see yesterday’s Victorian State Government Budget strengthen that which was delivered in November last year, through a focus on people and jobs.
“The announcements made in the budget last night to support Australian infrastructure and additional developments in regional areas is to be congratulated,” said ICN Limited Executive Director, Warren Jansen.
Hydro Australia Darwin provides servicing and pump refurbishment, engineering, and onsite field service to the mining, oil & gas (onshore and offshore) and utilities industries.
Lendlease completed Tweed Valley Hospital project’s early works stage in late 2020, including earthworks, installation of infrastructure services, civil works and foundations.
Four work packages available for the WestConnext M4-M5 Link Tunnels Project are for handrails, construction of special cross passages, longitudinal egress passage and electrical building services.
Work has begun on the $178m Nelligen Bridge project, which will provide another connection for motorists travelling between Canberra and the NSW South Coast.
Electrotech Automation & Controls is a local 100% Indigenous owned and operated business that specialises in electrical control systems and automation projects, predominantly in the resource and mining industry and can service all of the Territory.
BAE Systems Maritime Australia (BAE) is using ICN Gateway to promote and call for expressions of interest from Australian companies that have registered their interest in the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
Katherine Solar NT is a locally owned and operated solar and electrical business. Founded in 2018 by Jake Groves and Leigh Fowkes, Katherine Solar quickly expanded to a team of six within its first year. Both Jake and Leigh have been in the solar and electrical industry for over a decade, working extensively along the east coast.
As we approach the New Year, that metaphorical line in the sand has never felt more poignant. The 2020 zeitgeist will be unforgettable for a long time to come but in this last edition of the Victorian Prospect for this extraordinary year we’d like to focus on the positives.
It cannot be understated how significant the challenges our State has faced this year but now it’s time to rebuild and recover by encouraging industry and supporting jobs.
ICN is committed to protecting our customers' privacy and give them a safe online experience. ICNL Infrastructure Architect, Phil Allen has been working with Foresight Consulting for the last 12 weeks to further uplift the security of ICN Gateway and ICN Toolbox and it will be launched mid-November, 2020.
The federal budget for 2020-21 is backing up the Australian manufacturing industry by investing $1.5B in the Modern Manufacturing Strategy over the next four years.
In 2018 the Victorian State Government determined that it had an opportunity to use its buying power to enter into procurement contracts that could make a real difference to all Victorians. As a result, the Social Procurement Framework (SPF) was released, encouraging project proponents to acknowledge that value-for-money in purchasing contracts shouldn’t be decided by price alone.
The Northern Territory’s prospective onshore oil & gas industry is building momentum and local Alice Springs company Silver City Drilling has built extensive experience in QLD and NSW, and is excited to be a part of the journey. Silver City Drilling is an independently owned Australian Company with a historical base in Alice Springs. The current owner has lived in the Territory for more than 60 years, with 40 years’ experience in the drilling industry. This experience has resulted in Silver City Drilling becoming a leader in some of the more complex drilling including deep directional CSG drilling programs and large diameter production, abstraction/recharge wells.
Territory Instruments and EIM Northern have formed a partnership to service the Northern Territory Energy and Resource Industries. The joint venture combines Territory Instruments’ illustrious local presence in Northern Australia with EIM’s strong track record developing and operating infrastructure for Eastern Australian energy and resource markets.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited has partnered with IONYX to bring you ICN Connect. ICN Connect is a B2B marketplace designed to make it easier for buyers looking for products and services to find someone to meet those needs.
Neill Carberry established NC Electrical and Air-Conditioning (NCE) in 2011 as a sole trader. The business expanded rapidly and now employs ten staff. NCE has worked hard to build a solid reputation in the Northern Territory as a reliable and quality-focused electrical and solar company.
This new role provides the ICN with a permanent presence in Katherine, servicing businesses across the Katherine Region. Given I have been in the role for a couple of weeks, and this my first report, a little bit about myself and where to over the coming weeks.
ICN is working with Australian governments at all levels in response to COVID-19. We recognise importance of having a strong supply chain, now more than ever to ensure that the community continues to receive key services and products.
COVID-19 is already damaging our economy and now more than ever it is crucial to support local industry. We can start by promoting available business opportunities.
Last Sunday was a significant day for Australia, with the Prime Minister announcing new shut downs in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. We recognise the impact that this has not only on ICN as a Network but also for many Australian small businesses.
The recent news from General Motors that it would discontinue the famous, Australian cultural phenomenon, car brand Holden opened old wounds and fears around the state of homegrown manufacturing. Whilst it is perfectly understandable to feel nostalgic and even sadness around this announcement, we can safely say that the rumours of manufacturing’s death have been greatly exaggerated!
Over the Christmas period, Australia was in the grip of severe bushfires. This crisis has had a negative affect on many small businesses. Over the next few months, many ICN offices across the country will be working in varying degrees with the recovery efforts.
Businesses interested in supplying to the Australian LNG facilities will benefit from an updated report being launched at the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG) in Perth.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) welcomed the announcement by Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr that 400 new manufacturing jobs would be created in Australia as part of the National Broadband Network (NBN). Senator Carr made the announcement today following the signing of three NBN equipment contracts worth $1.6 billion.
The Industry Capability Network (ICN) Gateway has now been updated to include a taxonomy for the Defence sector. This is great news for companies wanting to be involved with Defence procurement contracts in Australia.
ICN NT and technology company VendorPanel have announced a new partnership to help drive local economic development in the Northern Territory. This is a strategic initiative between ICN in the Northern Territory and VendorPanel aimed at providing government, councils and enterprises with a reliable marketplace to gain competitive quotes from Territory businesses and SMEs that are registered with ICN.
Yesterday’s Budget has given small to medium enterprises (SMEs) benefits right now and also for the future, Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited said.
‘Today’s announcement that DCNS will build the country’s next fleet of submarines in Australia is an historic investment for the local ship building industry,’ says ICN Limited’s executive director, Derek Lark.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) has launched a new tool aimed at helping small and medium companies understand their own financial viability, using VedaScore, provided by data analytics company Veda.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited’s Chairman, David McLachlan, has welcomed Prime Minister Gillard’s announcement to boost Australian innovation, productivity and competitiveness with a $1 billion investment.
Industry Capability Network Limited’s (ICNL) Chairman, David McLachlan, today congratulated Bruce Griffiths on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australian Day Honours.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited‘s Executive Director, Derek Lark, today welcomes Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement of a new report that maps out a shared vision for the future of Australia’s manufacturing sector.
Local companies are gaining access to supplying the multibillion dollar QGC Queensland Curtis LNG Project via an online database designed to assist companies find new business opportunities. The Banana-Gladstone-Rockhampton region is the second largest recipient of QGC spending on this project to date, to a tune of more than $191m to date and QGC is committed to providing Central Queensland industry with opportunities to become involved.
In an Australian first, Industry Capability Network (ICN) has successfully showcased 21 clean technology (Cleantech) companies to the world’s largest defence contractor, US based Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited's Chairman, David McLachlan, today welcomed Prime Minister Julia Gillard's new plan to help support local businesses compete for work in Australia.
AusRAIL 2010 saw the launch of the Industry Capability Network (ICN) Rail Directory; a “one-stop-shop” web portal that showcases Australian rail manufacturers’ capabilities and connects suppliers with rail opportunities both locally and overseas.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited’s executive director, Mr Derek Lark, today welcomed the appointment of its deputy chairman, Mr Bob Herbert AM, as the supplier advocate for water under the Australia Government’s Supplier Advocate Program.
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