Media Release: OneAdvanced Launches IQ Across Australia and New Zealand, a New Intelligent System of Work

OneAdvanced, a leading provider of sector-focused business software, has today announced the launch of IQ in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Representing a fundamental evolution in enterprise technology, IQ is an intelligent system of work designed to unify workflows, data and people, enabling organisations to embed governed artificial intelligence (AI) directly into their day-to-day operations. 

Despite significant investment in AI across the ANZ region, many organisations have struggled to achieve sustained productivity gains. Disconnected systems, siloed databases, lack of domain context and an accumulation of point solutions have prevented technology investments from delivering measurable value. Crucially, when AI is introduced without rigorous governance, errors and compliance risks can compound rapidly. IQ solves this challenge by embedding contextual understanding, business logic and strict policy rules directly into the flow of everyday work. 

As one of the first business platforms to integrate ISO 42001 responsible AI policies alongside software workflows, IQ connects people, processes and corporate guardrails. By combining deep vertical-sector knowledge with intelligent, agentic capabilities, IQ ensures deterministic, trustworthy results across complex environments. This capability allows organisations in highly regulated and mission-critical sectors to deliver certainty of work output where compliance, data protection and operational resilience are non-negotiable. 

Adam Bowles, Country Director for Australia and New Zealand at OneAdvanced, said: "Across this region, technology and operations leaders are eager to harness AI, but they cannot afford the operational and compliance risks of unguided point solutions. Deploying standalone generative AI tools onto fragmented spreadsheets and siloed legacy systems can create friction rather than efficiency. 
 
"IQ represents a critical transition to systems of embedded intelligence. It is not about adding another isolated tool to an already cluttered software stack; it is about rethinking how work gets done. By placing governed AI directly into daily operational processes with tailored context and clear guardrails, IQ enables ANZ organisations to achieve tangible productivity gains with total confidence." 

Key Capabilities of the IQ Intelligent System of Work 

• Connected - Unifies workflows, operational teams and data into a single intelligent environment. IQ carries organisational, user persona and industry-sector context across every interaction, breaking down silos and providing instant access to critical insights for faster, more effective decision-making.
• Trusted - Delivers a secure, highly resilient architecture backed by round-the-clock security monitoring and enterprise-grade cyber protection. Built to satisfy rigorous governance standards, IQ complies with ISO 42001 requirements for responsible AI and maintains strict data residency commitments, ensuring customer data is protected while utilising secure, certified infrastructure.
• Intelligent - Embeds AI-assisted workflows and actionable automated insights directly into everyday operations. Underpinned by a shared intelligence layer, IQ delivers real-time recommendations, streamlines repetitive administrative processes and supports employees with expert guidance tailored to their specific roles. 

"Organisations cannot operate effectively when systems, data and workflows remain trapped in silos. Layering AI on top of disconnected platforms only compounds errors and inconsistencies. If data policies, business rules and system connections are disjointed, the automated outputs will be equally compromised. IQ applies sector-specific context, corporate policies and deterministic rules, ensuring every output aligns strictly with an organisation's governance standards," said Simon Walsh, Chief Executive Officer at OneAdvanced. 

The rollout of IQ across Australia and New Zealand supports OneAdvanced's ongoing expansion in core sectors, including local government, education, aged care, logistics, mining, manufacturing and commercial services.  

OneAdvanced's existing customer base is excited about the launch of IQ in this region, see the below interview video.

"I'm really excited about IQ and it is going to be interesting how it applies at QUT, I'm really fascinated to see what it can do just from what we're currently looking at with the eMarketplace. Some of the things around guided buying and helping people to find what they want quicker and easier will be revolutionary for us," Tivolee Spragg, Associate Director of Strategic Procurement at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). 

"With OneAdvanced IQ, there's a really nice front end that I think will be particularly helpful for our frontline staff to be able to just ask plain questions and get the answers that they need in the way that they need them when they need them. 

"We've got quite an extensive clinical policy library, but for our people to just be able to ask questions and get that defined policy really quickly is going to be really good," said Nicky Dawn, solutions architect at Ryman Healthcare in New Zealand. 

About OneAdvanced  

OneAdvanced is a leading provider of business software, helping organisations across Australia and New Zealand operate more effectively through smarter procurement, workforce management and operational solutions. 

Serving organisations across government, education, aged care, logistics, mining, manufacturing and other complex industries, OneAdvanced combines deep sector expertise with innovative technology to simplify processes, improve visibility and support better decision-making. Its solutions help organisations reduce administrative burden, strengthen governance, improve compliance and unlock greater efficiency across critical business functions. 

With more than 20,000+ customers globally, OneAdvanced supports the systems and services that millions of people rely on every day. By bringing together powerful software, industry knowledge and practical innovation, the company helps customers navigate change, improve performance and build more resilient, future-ready organisations.  

ANZ’s customers include TAFE Queensland, the University of Melbourne, Glencore Coal, Tourism Australia, NSW Health, Super Retail Group, QUBE Logistics, CDC Buses, DP World, Iron Mountain and many more, while global customers include organisations such as Virgin Money, the NHS and Care England. See: www.oneadvanced.com/en-au/