What Arinco does

Arinco is a Melbourne-headquartered information technology and services firm operating across Australia and New Zealand, founded in 2019 and branded as "The Artificial Intelligence Company." The firm is a specialist Microsoft partner delivering AI transformation, cloud migration, data modernisation, workplace, security and business applications consulting to enterprise and government clients across verticals including Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, Legal, Retail, Utilities and Resources, Education and ISV/SaaS. Its service architecture layers proprietary IP-driven frameworks — notably the award-winning Done Right™ delivery framework, AI Build Centre methodology, Azure Done Right™, GitHub Migrations Done Right and Data Done Right — over a suite of capabilities spanning Artificial Intelligence, AI Transformation, Intelligent Data, Intelligent Platforms, Intelligent Apps, Intelligent Workplace, Security, Biz Apps and Intelligent Co-Ops managed services.

Underlying delivery is built on the Microsoft technology stack (Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cognitive Search, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry and GitHub), with infrastructure-as-code using Bicep, DevOps and CI/CD practices codified into the Azure Done Right methodology. Arinco generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements, managed services under the Intelligent Co-Ops banner, and ongoing technical support, sold via direct enterprise field sales across five ANZ offices (Melbourne HQ, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland). Following the 1 November 2025 integration of D6 Consulting under the Connetico umbrella with Quadrant Private Equity backing, the firm operates as a 220-person AI transformation practice combining business consulting, program delivery and Microsoft technical implementation; it is privately held via Australian and New Zealand legal entities.

Name

Arinco

Legal name

Arinco (Vic) Pty Ltd and Arinco (NSW/QLD) Pty Ltd

Website

https://arinco.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arinco is a Melbourne-headquartered Microsoft specialist consultancy operating across Australia and New Zealand, delivering AI, cloud, data, workplace and security transformation services to enterprise and government clients via proprietary Done Right™ frameworks and a 220-person combined practice with D6 Consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud and AI Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry/Domain Analytics Solutions & Accelerators (BPAEAHAK), AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ), Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

Keywords

• AI consulting services
• Microsoft cloud solutions
• Azure migration services
• Data platform modernization
• Managed cloud services

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Professional Services and Consulting: Arinco generates revenue through professional services engagements, providing AI transformation, cloud migration, and Microsoft technology consulting services to enterprise and government clients. Revenue is earned through project-based consulting engagements, managed services (Intelligent Co-Ops), and ongoing technical support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arinco is a specialist Microsoft partner delivering professional services across AI transformation, Azure cloud migration, data platform modernisation, intelligent workplace, security and managed services (Intelligent Co-Ops) to enterprise and government clients in Australia and New Zealand. The firm operates through proprietary delivery frameworks including the Done Right™ methodology and AI Build Centre, supported by a 220-person practice formed after integrating D6 Consulting in November 2025.

Product overview

Arinco is an AI consultancy and Microsoft partner operating across Australia and New Zealand. Its portfolio spans a set of proprietary IP-driven frameworks — notably the award-winning Done Right™ delivery framework, Azure Done Right™ (cloud foundation), GitHub Migrations Done Right, and Data Done Right — alongside a layered suite of service offerings covering AI Transformation (which includes the AI Build Centre for establishing AI centres of innovation), Artificial Intelligence (copilots, agents, AI apps), Intelligent Data, Intelligent Platforms, Intelligent Apps, Intelligent Workplace, Intelligent Co-Ops, Security, and Biz Apps. Following the November 2025 integration of D6 Consulting, the firm now operates as a unified 220-person AI transformation practice combining business consulting, program delivery and technical expertise. The overall architecture is a consultancy-plus-IP model where proprietary accelerators and frameworks (Done Right, Azure Done Right) provide repeatable delivery foundations layered with bespoke consulting across AI, data, cloud, workplace and security domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Done Right™: Award-winning framework combining deep Microsoft expertise, years of IP and proven delivery methodology
• AI Build Centre
• Azure Done Right™
• Data Done Right
• GitHub Migrations Done Right

Products and services

• Done Right™ Framework Arinco's award-winning proprietary delivery framework combining deep Microsoft expertise, years of IP and proven delivery practices. It underpins how Arinco delivers secure, scalable AI and cloud engagements for enterprise and government clients.
• AI Build Centre Establishes an organisation's AI Centre of Innovation, combining strategy, governance, architecture and co-delivery to accelerate AI from pilots to production. Includes roadmap and opportunity design, responsible AI and governance frameworks, secure AI architecture, patterns and accelerators, capability uplift and co-delivery with client teams.
• Azure Done Right™ Azure cloud foundation program that helps customers construct safe, stable and scalable Azure platforms using infrastructure-as-code (Bicep), DevOps practices and CI/CD. Covers landing zone enablement, migration and modernisation, and cost optimisation.
• GitHub Migrations Done Right GitHub enterprise migration accelerator that implements GitHub best practices for security, automation and migration. Includes automation scripts for application and repository migrations, CI/CD pipeline setup and training on GitHub automation workflows.
• Data Done Right Data platform optimisation offering that helps optimise enterprise data platforms on Azure, streamlining data jobs, consolidating legacy processes and implementing Power BI reporting to improve data load performance.
• AI Transformation Enables organisations to operate as AI-first enterprises by aligning strategy, redesigning work and embedding the foundations to scale AI safely. Following the November 2025 integration of D6 Consulting, the practice spans business consulting, program delivery and technical expertise.
• Intelligent Data Modernises data estates with Azure-native platforms that make insights accessible, reliable and AI-ready. Includes data platform modernisation, analytics and machine learning capabilities.
• Intelligent Platforms Builds secure, scalable and continuously optimised Azure cloud platforms that power innovation and prepare businesses for AI-first growth. Covers landing zones, infrastructure-as-code, DevOps and cloud governance.
• Intelligent Co-Ops Modern managed services that go beyond maintenance, continuously optimising cost, security, reliability and innovation across Microsoft environments for enterprise and government clients.
• Security Implements zero-trust architectures across identity, cloud and data to protect businesses while enabling AI-first innovation. Covers Microsoft security stack scenarios across identity, endpoint, application and communication security.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced LGOIMA email triage from up to 5 hours to as little as 10 minutes
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers36 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• D6 ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025D6 Consulting was integrated into Arinco effective November 1, 2025, forming a combined 220-person AI transformation practice. D6 brought project management and business consulting expertise to complement Arinco's Microsoft AI technical capabilities. The integration was backed by private equity firm Quadrant under the Connetico umbrella.
• MicrosoftflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technology partner with specialisations across Azure, Microsoft 365, Security, AI, and Cloud Platform. Holds multiple Microsoft Partner Solution Designations. Awarded Microsoft Partner of the Year 2024. Provides entire technology stack including Azure AI, Azure Cognitive Services, Microsoft 365, and related services.
• ConneticocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent umbrella company under which both Arinco and D6 Consulting operate alongside each other, facilitating shared resources and strategic direction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Avanade: Joint Accenture-Microsoft venture; the largest Microsoft-focused SI globally. Closest direct comparison to Arinco in terms of Microsoft specialisation, but operates at vastly larger scale across many geographies and competes for the same ANZ enterprise AI transformation wallet.
• Slalom: US-headquartered consultancy with deep Microsoft and AI practices and an expanding ANZ presence. Comparable business model: regional delivery centres, Microsoft specialisation, and outcome-based consulting targeting enterprise transformation.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy with strong ANZ presence providing cloud, data and AI engineering services. Comparable in targeting complex enterprise transformation with engineering-led delivery, though more multi-cloud than Arinco's Microsoft-only focus.
• Insight Enterprises: Global Microsoft LSP and solutions integrator with ANZ operations (Insight Technology Solutions). Comparable in combining Microsoft licensing, cloud migration and managed services for mid-market and enterprise.
• Accenture Australia: Global SI with a large ANZ Microsoft Business Group practice. Competes head-to-head with Arinco on ANZ enterprise AI transformation and Azure modernisation RFPs, with materially deeper bench and broader services portfolio.
• Capgemini Invent ANZ: Global consulting and engineering brand with ANZ presence focused on cloud, data and AI transformation. Comparable in selling end-to-end Microsoft-aligned enterprise programmes to large ANZ customers.
• PwC Australia (Microsoft practice): Big Four consulting firm with a dedicated Microsoft business in Australia and a strong AI/analytics practice. Competes on advisory-led AI transformation engagements for regulated industries (financial services, government, healthcare).

Direct peers

• Data#3: Australia's largest Microsoft partner with cloud, data centre and managed services practices and a software licensing business. Listed on the ASX and a direct ANZ competitor for Microsoft-led enterprise transformation and Azure migration deals.
• Generation Digital: ANZ Microsoft-focused consultancy delivering Azure, M365 and security modernisation to mid-market and enterprise. Closest peer in scale, regional footprint and Microsoft-only delivery model.

Regional players

• BlueChilli: ANZ digital transformation and AI consultancy. Comparable regional scale and Microsoft-aligned cloud and AI delivery, with a focus on mid-market customers rather than Arinco's enterprise/government tilt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arincoau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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