A Word from The Boss

Launch to Secure – Providing Essential Solutions

Welcome to our 2026 Autumn GeoSolutions News.

In this edition, we:

• Share insights into AGL Energy’s Property Portal Modernisation Project, including their upgrade to Version 7 to leverage the latest X-Info WebConnect features and workflow automation, plus the addition of X-Info Aware to seamlessly integrate real-time field and office data
• Present some more practical InFocus Tech Tips
• Showcase our Product Team members and their activities
• Provide an update on our teams’ Kamapim continuous improvement program
• Welcome several new Mipela Wantoks to the team
• And more.

Providing Essential Solutions to Australia’s Critical Infrastructure

Australia’s critical infrastructure underpins the nation’s prosperity, security, and day-to-day functioning. A range of national initiatives are actively strengthening resilience across these essential sectors.

• Australian Government Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy focuses on supporting critical infrastructure owners and operators with an enhanced regulatory framework and stronger national collaboration. Its aim is to help organisations better anticipate, prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all hazards affecting the continuity of essential services.
• Department of Home Affairs – Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience (CIPR) initiative leverages next-generation science and technology to strengthen Australia’s capability to respond to vulnerabilities across interconnected critical infrastructure systems. It recognises the growing interdependence between sectors and the increasing complexity of natural and human-induced hazards.
• CSIRO’s Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre plays a vital role in improving the security and resilience of critical infrastructure assets. It provides guidance, tools, and support for asset owners and operators to ensure essential services remain available and dependable.
• Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) provides technical advice and non-regulatory guidance to help organisations strengthen their cyber security posture, reducing the risk of financial, operational, and reputational damage resulting from cyber incidents.

Together, these initiatives form a layered, modern framework designed to safeguard Australia’s essential services and support the stability and resilience of the nation’s economy and community.

I’m pleased to share that our Kamapim continuous improvement program continues strongly into 2026 focused on the theme of the 3 C’s, Communicate, Collaborate, Change is already off to a productive start.

We began with a powerful workshop delivered by Chris from Bulletproof Performance on “Building Strong Relationships that Last”, helping our teams further develop effective communication and collaboration skills.

Our teams have been active across the industry, attending numerous APGA events across several states. As always, it’s been excellent to reconnect with people in person. We also continued our long-standing sponsorship of the New Zealand Seminar, Golf Day and Dinner in New Plymouth, a tradition we’ve proudly upheld since its inception in 2017.

Our Service Delivery Manager, Adam Herbert, and Business Development Executive, Jacqueline Button, represented Mipela at the BYDA Utility Safety Conference in Melbourne from 4–5 March. On 5 March, I attended the APGA Pipeline Operators Group (POG) Seminar, also in Melbourne.

Meanwhile, our digital transformation journey, Race to Launch, version 8 of the X-Info Suite, continues to progress on our AWS platform, positioning us with a modern, secure, resilient, and highly efficient environment for hosting client solutions.

From all the team at Mipela GeoSolutions, thank you for your continued support.

Stay safe, and enjoy the Autumn season.

Hayden McDonald
Founder and Managing Director