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Good news for councils and government teams across Queensland and the Northern Territory: HutSix is officially a pre-qualified Local Buy supplier. That means you can engage us directly for your next software project. No tender. No red tape. No long road to get started. What this actually means for you Procurement is hard work. Running a public tender takes time, resources and patience that most council and government teams do not have to spare. Local Buy exists to solve exactly that problem, and being pre-qualified means the hard part is already done. Our credentials, compliance and capability have been assessed and approved, so you can bring HutSix on quickly and stay fully compliant the whole way through. Here is how Local Buy works and the benefits of using a pre-qualified supplier : Local Buy is the largest provider of legislatively compliant pre-qualified supplier arrangements in Queensland and the Northern Territory, connecting councils and government with trusted suppliers through a process that has already done the heavy lifting. Why HutSix? We build custom software for remote and regional organisations. We know how councils, NGOs and community services actually operate, because that is who we work with every day, from Mparntwe to Tarntanya and beyond. As an AWS Select Tier Partner, our systems are secure, scalable and built around real user and business outcomes, not off-the-shelf compromises. Our products are built for councils, NGOs and community services right across Australia, and being pre-qualified through Local Buy just makes it easier for you to work with us. Ready to get started? Choosing a pre-qualified supplier saves time, cuts procurement risk, and connects you with a partner you can trust. For QLD and NT teams, it is the easy call. Skip the tender. Let's make the impossible possible. Engage HutSix through Local Buy , or book a demo to see what we can build together. To learn more about our asset management digital services or discuss your organisation’s needs, contact our team or explore our recent projects . We've already worked with local council including MacDonnell Regional Council and Central Desert Regional Council .

HutSix is proud to announce our approval under Local Buy’s Asset Management Digital Services arrangement (LB347). This approval means councils, local governments and eligible organisations across Australia can now engage HutSix through an established procurement pathway for asset management digital services and related technology solutions. For organisations looking to modernise systems, improve reporting, streamline maintenance workflows or gain better operational visibility, Local Buy provides a simpler and more efficient procurement process. Supporting Councils with Practical Digital Solutions At HutSix, we specialise in building practical digital systems for regional, remote and operational environments. We understand that many councils and organisations are managing: Disconnected systems Manual reporting processes Spreadsheet-heavy workflows Limited internal resources Large geographic service areas Increasing compliance and reporting requirements Our focus is helping organisations reduce operational friction by building systems that are practical, scalable and designed around how teams actually work. Rather than forcing organisations into rigid off-the-shelf platforms, we work closely with clients to create tailored solutions that improve visibility, simplify workflows and support better decision making. What Services Can HutSix Provide Under Local Buy? Under the Asset Management Digital Services arrangement, HutSix can support councils and organisations with a range of digital services, including: Asset management systems Maintenance and works management platforms Operational dashboards and reporting Custom software development Workflow automation System integrations Mobile and offline-capable field tools Data collection and reporting systems Cloud-based operational platforms Digital transformation projects Our systems are designed to support real operational environments, particularly in regional and remote Australia where connectivity, workforce capacity and logistics can create additional challenges. Experience Working Across Regional and Remote Australia HutSix has worked with councils, regional organisations and service providers across some of Australia’s most complex operating environments. Our experience includes projects focused on: Asset and maintenance tracking Municipal services reporting Remote workforce management Operational visibility Community and infrastructure reporting Workflow and compliance automation For example, our work with Tangentyere Constructions helped reduce monthly reporting time from two weeks to two days through the development of a custom cloud-based operational system. We have also worked alongside organisations such as MacDonnell Regional Council to develop offline-capable digital tools designed specifically for remote community environments. These projects are grounded in one principle: technology should support operations, not create more complexity. Why Local Buy Approval Matters Local Buy is one of Australia’s leading procurement organisations for local government and the public sector. Being approved under the Local Buy Asset Management Digital Services arrangement means HutSix has successfully demonstrated: Technical capability Operational experience Quality management processes Workplace health and safety systems Environmental management practices Ethical business compliance For councils and organisations, this creates a more streamlined procurement process when engaging trusted suppliers. Built in the Territory, Supporting Organisations Nationally HutSix is based in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, and our experience working across remote and regional Australia shapes how we approach every project. We understand the realities of delivering services across large distances, diverse communities and operationally demanding environments. That local experience informs the systems we build: practical, reliable and designed for real-world use. Looking to Improve Asset Management or Operational Visibility? Whether your organisation is reviewing outdated systems, struggling with reporting processes, or looking to improve operational efficiency, HutSix can help. To learn more about our asset management digital services or discuss your organisation’s needs, contact our team or explore our recent projects .

Most software companies don’t start in Alice Springs. Most are built in capital cities, shaped by urban workflows, and designed for scale across “typical” organisations. Brad Bellette took a different path. From the centre of Australia, he’s built three businesses with a shared focus: creating systems, strategy, and communication that actually fit remote and regional organisations. That difference in starting point is shaping a different kind of conversation. A career built around solving practical problems Brad’s connection to remote Australia isn’t recent. His family moved to Alice Springs in 1974. Since then, his work has stayed closely tied to the realities of regional and remote communities. Over time, that has translated into a wide range of projects, including: Technology behind the Bush Support Line, a 24/7 crisis service for remote health workers A Royalties Distribution App supporting Indigenous communities in Western Cape Systems for organisations like Katherine Women’s Information and Legal Service Software supporting logistics, infrastructure, and specialised operations Different sectors. Different requirements. But a consistent pattern. Most organisations weren’t struggling because they lacked effort or capability. They were struggling because the systems they relied on didn’t match how they actually worked. From one company to an ecosystem Today, Brad leads three interconnected businesses: HutSix – purpose-built software and systems Block G – digital transformation audits and consultancy bellette – communication, design, and storytelling Each plays a different role. Together, they solve a broader problem. Instead of treating software, strategy, and communication as separate challenges, the model connects them. Understand what’s broken (Block G) Build something that fits (HutSix) Communicate the change effectively (Bellette) For organisations, that removes a common friction point: managing multiple providers who don’t share context. Rethinking software for remote councils Much of the software used in local government is built for broad applicability. That approach works in predictable environments. It becomes more difficult in remote and regional contexts. Brad’s work focuses on an alternative: purpose-built software for councils and organisations that operate outside those norms. That means designing systems that reflect: Real workflows rather than assumed ones The need for offline capability in some locations Smaller teams managing multiple responsibilities Specific reporting and compliance requirements The goal is not to add complexity, but to reduce it. When systems align with how people actually work, adoption improves and reliance on workarounds decreases. The role of AI in changing what’s possible One of the reasons this approach is becoming more viable is the shift in how software is built. Advances in AI are accelerating development, allowing teams to move from concept to delivery much faster than before. For organisations, that has practical implications. Custom-built systems are no longer automatically associated with long timelines and high costs. Instead, they are becoming a realistic option for organisations that need: Flexibility Ownership of their systems and data The ability to evolve over time For Brad, AI is not the focus. It’s an enabler. It allows the team to spend more time on design and fit, and less time on repetitive build processes. Staying close to the problem Operating from Alice Springs is a deliberate choice. It keeps the work grounded in the environments it’s designed for. Rather than designing for remote contexts from a distance, Brad and his team work within them, which influences: How systems are structured What constraints are considered early How solutions are tested and refined This proximity helps avoid a common issue in technology projects: solutions that work in theory but not in practice. Building for the environments that need it most Brad’s focus isn’t on building software for everyone. It’s on building the right systems for organisations that operate in complex, often overlooked environments. From Alice Springs, that work continues to evolve, shaped by real-world use, practical constraints, and a clear goal: Create systems that support people to do their jobs effectively, without unnecessary friction. Want to talk about what’s not working in your current setup? Get in touch today .

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