19 November 2024

City of Kalamunda turbo-charges digital transformation with Australian innovation

The City of Kalamunda in Western Australia is embracing Australian-made innovation to fast-track its digital transformation, leveraging TechnologyOne’s award-winning SaaS+ solution to overhaul its technology infrastructure, reduce costs and provide exemplary community services.

The strategic partnership with TechnologyOne will see the City implement the provider’s leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, OneCouncil, to support its broader vision for the community.

As part of its future vision, the City is investing in modern facilities that will serve the needs of current and future generations. OneCouncil’s range of SaaS-enabled tools will support the procurement, development, and maintenance of these assets.

Home to 58,000 residents and boasting the highest tree canopy levels in the Perth metropolitan area, the City is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural bush areas and biodiversity of the region.

OneCouncil will empower the City in its use of renewable energy, sensitive waste management, water sustainability, and bushfire mitigation and preparedness by providing real-time data to identify potential budget shortfalls, streamline processes, and anticipate community needs.

City of Kalamunda Mayor Margaret Thomas said: "The City of Kalamunda is thrilled to be partnering with TechnologyOne to roll out OneCouncil, which will enhance our ability to deliver efficient, accessible and high-quality services to our community. This collaboration reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in local government."

The City is the first Perth metro to embrace the provider’s unique SaaS+ offering, accelerating the implementation process of key business functions including Financials, Human Resources and Payroll, Enterprise Asset Management, and Supply Chain Management.

SaaS+ sees TechnologyOne take full responsibility for delivering the complete solution, including the implementation, operation and support for a single annual fee. It avoids the high initial outlay that usually comes with an ERP implementation and acts as a safety net for organisations embarking on major digital transformation journeys by placing the onus of the implementation’s success on TechnologyOne and not the City.

Ben Malpass, TechnologyOne’s local government expert said: “It is particularly important given the pressure Local Governments are facing related to financial and asset sustainability that local councils have accurate information at their disposal so they can forecast a range of scenarios and plan accordingly to avoid making costly mistakes. OneCouncil centralises data from across the business, empowering staff with real-time data to make more informed decisions.

“We're thrilled that City of Kalamunda is proactively embracing new and innovative digital solutions so they can focus on delivering future-proofed facilities without compromising on their vision of community connection and environmental stewardship.”

Leveraging 36 years of expertise in the market, over 73% of Australian and New Zealand residents live in a council powered by TechnologyOne software.