A word from the Boss

“Launch to the Future – Delivering Assurance”

Welcome to our 2025 Summer’s GeoSolutions News.

In this edition, we:

• Learn how Mipela can assist in automating the encroachment process for pipelines
• Present some more practical X-InFocus Tech Tips
• Provide an update on our ongoing product development
• Provide a couple of wrap ups on Security and our Kamapim sessions
• Welcome several new Mipela Wantoks to the team.

2025: A Year of Growth and Transformation

This past year has been one of tremendous investment and change for Mipela GeoSolutions:

• 45 solutions projects delivered across Australia and in New Zealand
• Our Products team launched our Automated Deployment Pipeline (CI/CD) for all X-Info Suite modules on our cloud-hosted platform
• The soft GoLive of our new ITSM Client Confluence spaces—designed to support our growing client base with solutions that are responsible, reliable, and repeatable
• Michael Short, our Senior Solutions Specialist, is leading our ITSM Change Submission process for Client Cat B enhancements under our Change Management Policy.
• A pre-assessment audit marking a key milestone in our ISO27001 certification journey.

Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to building a stronger assurance platform for your business, guided by our purpose and values.

Listening, Learning, and Connecting

We know change isn’t always easy, even when it promises a better future. Your feedback has been invaluable, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and improving.

This time of year, it is such a pleasure to catch up with so many clients personally, whether it was in meetings, an event, sharing a meal or a coffee across the country over the last few weeks. It is such a privilege to be able to travel and am reminded how lucky we are to live in this part of the world, serving critical infrastructure sectors during such a pivotal time in the energy transition.

Looking Ahead: Next Generation X-Info Suite

2025 has set the stage for what’s next:

• Accelerated development of universal schema and solution migration tool
• Pilot launches of solution(s) in collaboration with our clients to refine our approach before scaling to full production
• Enhanced stakeholder alignment and organisational change management activities to ensure smooth adoption

The Race to Launch the next generation of X-Info Suite is well underway, and 2026 promises to be even more exciting.

On behalf of the entire Mipela team, thank you to our Clients, Partners, and Suppliers for your trust and support throughout 2025. Wherever you are this festive season, may you enjoy a safe, happy, and well-earned break with family and friends. We look forward to 2026 with excitement, confidence, and a shared commitment to connecting people with information.

Hayden McDonald
Founder and Managing Director