Modernising Indigenous Community Support
About Kuditj
Kuditj, whose name means “think and reflect” in Noongar language, is a prominent Indigenous-owned and operated organisation dedicated to empowering communities through education, training, and employment support.
Their mission centers on providing opportunities while preserving and promoting Indigenous culture within the broader community.
With a special focus on Aboriginal employment outcomes, Kuditj operates three key subsidiaries: Kuditj Training (a Registered Training Organisation), Noongar Radio 100.9 FM, and Kuditj Kitchen.
This holistic strategy ensures that participants not only gain employment skills but also maintain strong connections to their cultural heritage while building sustainable career pathways.
From Complex Legacy Systems to Cloud-First Future
As Kuditj entered a critical phase of organisational restructuring, they found themselves at a technological crossroads.
Their existing IT infrastructure, a complex web of on-premises systems and virtual services hosted at Macquarie, had grown increasingly costly and cumbersome to maintain.
The organisation faced the delicate challenge of streamlining their services without compromising the vital support they provide to the Indigenous community.
With mounting operational costs and a pressing need to modernise their identity and access management systems, Kuditj needed a solution – and quickly.
The clock was ticking, with just one month to complete a full migration while ensuring their essential community services remained uninterrupted.
Streamlined. 30 Days to Digital Transformation
TechBrain developed a comprehensive cloud migration strategy that addressed both immediate needs and future scalability:
SharePoint Online Migration
- Transferred the existing file server system to SharePoint Online
- Provided guidance for self-managed file system migration, enabling cost savings
- Ensured seamless access to documents and resources
Identity Management Modernisation
- Migrated user identities to Microsoft Entra ID
- Implemented cloud-based identity and access management
- Enhanced security while simplifying user access
Communications System Upgrade
- Transitioned from on-premise IPECS to 3CX cloud-hosted telephony solution
- Eliminated physical PABX infrastructure costs
- Implemented modern communication capabilities
Modern Solutions, Meaningful Savings
The transformation of Kuditj’s IT infrastructure marked the beginning of a new chapter for the organisation.
From day one, the impact was clear – their operations became more streamlined, more secure, and significantly more cost-effective.
The migration to cloud-based systems not only reduced immediate infrastructure costs but also eliminated the burden of maintaining physical hardware, allowing the team to focus more energy on their core mission of community support.
Looking forward, the new system architecture has positioned Kuditj for sustainable growth. The modern cloud infrastructure provides the flexibility to scale services up or down as needed, while enhanced security measures protect sensitive community data.
Staff now enjoy simplified access to resources through streamlined identity management, making their daily work more efficient and effective.
Most importantly, the project achieved its goals without compromising Kuditj’s ability to serve their community.
Thanks to TechBrain, we’ve significantly reduced operational costs, eliminated the need for physical hardware, and enhanced the security of our sensitive community data.
Our staff now enjoy simplified access to resources, making their daily work more efficient and effective. This transformation has positioned Kuditj for sustainable growth, enabling us to focus on our core mission of empowering Indigenous communities.
We are truly grateful for TechBrain’s support and highly recommend their services to any organisation looking for innovative and reliable IT solutions.