SOCO

What SOCO does

SOCO is an Australian IT consultancy (ASX:SOC, legal entity Thesoco Pty Ltd) founded in 2013 and headquartered in Brisbane, with additional offices in Sydney (Harrington Street and Parramatta), Melbourne, Perth, and a dedicated Canberra presence for federal government work. The firm delivers digital solutions, business applications, and integration projects primarily on the Microsoft technology stack — Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 (Sales, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Business Central, Project Operations, Field Service), Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, AI Builder), SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, Entra ID, and Purview — and operates as a Microsoft Solutions Partner and Cloud Solution Provider with designations across Business Applications, Digital and App Innovation, Data and AI, Modern Work, and (as of 2025) Security.

SOCO's product and service portfolio combines proprietary intellectual property with implementation and managed services. Proprietary products include so:control, a configurable document lifecycle management system built on SharePoint Online and sold via tiered annual subscriptions (Standard, Premium, Enterprise); Express CRM, a pre-built Dynamics 365 Sales deployment; Express Intranet, an accelerated SharePoint intranet rollout; and the DISP Accelerator, a service for Defence Industry Security Program and Essential Eight compliance. Adjacent methodologies include the trademarked 4D (Discover, Design, Deliver, Drive) framework and Small Packets of Work engagement model. Service lines cover strategy and consulting, SharePoint and Migrations, Dynamics 365 implementation, Business Central ERP, Power Platform adoption and Centre of Excellence enablement, security and compliance, and Copilot for Microsoft 365 adoption.

The business generates revenue through three streams: professional services (consulting, implementation, migration), recurring SaaS subscriptions (so:control tiers, Microsoft CSP licensing), and managed services and support. Pricing is predominantly quote-based for services with annual subscription billing for so:control. Customers span Australian federal, state, and local government (CASA, IP Australia, Clean Energy Regulator, Queensland Government, AAFCANS, State Library of Queensland), enterprises in utilities, mining, construction, food and beverage, aerospace, and manufacturing, and not-for-profits. In November 2023 SOCO completed the acquisition of AxSym Technology Pty Ltd to deepen its federal government and defence capability.

Name

SOCO

Legal name

Thesoco Pty Ltd

Website

https://soco.com.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SOCO is an ASX-listed Australian IT consultancy (Thesoco Pty Ltd) that delivers Microsoft-platform digital solutions, business applications, and integration projects to government agencies, enterprises, and not-for-profits across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microsoft IT Consulting and Implementation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Software Publishers (513210), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

ITSM Managed Services (Run/Operate/Optimize) (BPAEAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Security Services (MSSP) & 24/7 SOC Operations (BPAKAHAA), IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK), IT Operations, Event & Incident Management (NOC/SOC-to-ITSM) (BPAEAJAH)

Keywords

• Microsoft consulting services
• Dynamics 365 implementation
• SharePoint intranet solutions
• Document management software
• Microsoft 365 migration

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Consulting and Implementation: SOCO generates revenue through consulting engagements, system implementation, migration services, and managed support for Microsoft technologies. engagements include SharePoint consulting, Dynamics 365 implementation, Power Platform adoption, and digital transformation projects.
2. Software Licensing - so:control: Annual SaaS licensing for proprietary document management system so:control, available in Standard, Premium, and Enterprise tiers. Revenue from Microsoft licensing as a Gold Partner and Cloud Solution Provider.
3. Managed Services and Support: Ongoing managed IT support, platform support, and training services for implemented Microsoft solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SOCO provides Microsoft-centric IT consulting, implementation and managed services across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, SharePoint Online and the Power Platform, packaged with proprietary accelerators including so:control (document lifecycle management), Express CRM (rapid Dynamics 365 Sales) and Express Intranet (rapid SharePoint deployment). It also delivers the DISP Accelerator for Australian defence-sector compliance and resells Microsoft licences as a Cloud Solution Provider, targeting government and enterprise clients Australia-wide.

Product overview

SOCO is a multi-award-winning Australian IT consultancy (ASX:SOC) specializing in digital solutions, business applications, and integration projects built on Microsoft platforms. The company's portfolio includes proprietary products (so:control document management system, Express CRM, Express Intranet) alongside consulting services for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. The offering operates as a platform-plus-services model where SOCO implements and extends Microsoft products (Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics 365 Sales, SharePoint Online, Power Platform) while providing differentiated proprietary tools like so:control for document lifecycle management and Express solutions for accelerated deployment. Services span strategy and consulting, SharePoint implementation and migration, security and compliance (including DISP Accelerator for defence clients), and AI adoption support including Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• so:control: An all-in-one, configurable, document lifecycle management tool and single source of truth for controlled documents. Built on SharePoint Online platform.

Products and services

• so:control Proprietary document lifecycle management system built on Microsoft SharePoint Online, providing automated periodic review processes, workflow-driven approvals, audit-ready compliance reporting, custom security settings, personalised homepages, Word/PDF automation, and enterprise-wide licensing for organisations that need controlled documents.
• Express CRM Pre-built adaptive CRM solution built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales, enabling rapid deployment for SMB and mid-market customers seeking quick time-to-value with intuitive UI and AI-powered sales automation (predictive lead scoring, next-best actions, relationship health signals, Copilot features).
• Express Intranet Accelerated SharePoint Online intranet implementation solution delivered as a pre-packaged Quick Start, designed to compress deployment timelines and costs for organisations starting an intranet project.
• DISP Accelerator Specialised consulting service to accelerate Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) Essential Eight compliance, mitigate cyber threats, and secure cloud workplace environments for Australian defence and national security organisations.
• Power Platform Adoption Services Assessment and roadmap services for Microsoft Power Platform adoption covering Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI, including governance design, Centre of Excellence establishment, and citizen developer enablement.
• SharePoint Consulting Services Comprehensive SharePoint consulting across intranet creation, migration, document management, corporate communications, and SharePoint training, delivered by one of Australia's largest teams of SharePoint specialists.
• Strategy and Consulting Services Technology advisory offering covering sales transformation, back-office transformation, operations transformation, and technology modernisation, structured around SOCO's GROW capability model.
• Information Management Strategy Strategic engagement developing actionable information management roadmaps, conducting stakeholder engagement, and aligning with governance best practices.
• Security and Compliance Services Comprehensive security and compliance services for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform environments covering Entra ID identity management, Purview information security, Microsoft 365 governance, and Essential Eight alignment.
• SharePoint Migration Services Migration services moving on-premises SharePoint to SharePoint Online, including file shares, network drives, TRIM and legacy SharePoint versions, covering planning, analysis, cleansing, and validation phases.
• Copilot for Microsoft 365 Enablement Services Adoption and enablement services for Microsoft Copilot across Microsoft 365 applications, supporting responsible AI deployment and productivity uplift.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64% of employees struggle due to time and energy limitations; Employees lacking time and energy are 3.5x more likely to struggle with innovation - Copilot addresses this
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSOCO is a Microsoft Solutions Partner and Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) with designations in Business Applications, Digital and App Innovation, Data and AI, and Modern Work. The company resells and implements Microsoft products including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SharePoint Online, and Azure services.
• Spartans SecuritysupportingTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for cybersecurity services. SOCO offers comprehensive security and compliance services in partnership with Spartans Security, providing robust protection across networks, applications, and cloud systems.
• Microsoft Security SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership focused on security solutions including Entra ID for identity management, Purview for information security, and DISP Accelerator for Defence Industry Security Program compliance. Microsoft Security partner with solutions for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Datacom: Large Australasian IT services provider with deep government and Microsoft capabilities. Overlaps with SOCO across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and managed services for Australian federal and state agencies.
• Slalom: Global consulting firm with a strong Microsoft partnership and growing APAC presence, focused on modern workplace, data, and business applications. Comparable in Microsoft-led transformation services but with significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Avanade (Australia): Joint Accenture-Microsoft venture delivering Microsoft-focused consulting and managed services globally, including Australia. Direct overlap in Dynamics 365, Azure, and Microsoft 365 transformation work for enterprise and government.
• Accenture (Australia): Global systems integrator with a large Australian Microsoft Business Applications and Azure practice serving federal and enterprise clients. Competes for many of the same Microsoft-led transformation deals at the upper end of the market.
• DXC Technology (Australia): Global IT services giant with a substantial Australian Microsoft practice serving government and enterprise. Overlaps heavily with SOCO in SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and managed services, but operates at much larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Insight Enterprises (Australia): Global Microsoft LSP and integrator with Australian operations delivering Microsoft 365, Azure, and security solutions. Comparable in Microsoft-centric services and CSP-led distribution but with broader hardware/software reseller exposure.

Direct peers

• Ignia: Australian Microsoft consultancy focused on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure implementations for enterprise customers. Similar in size, service mix, and Microsoft partner certifications.
• Velrada: Australian-born Microsoft-focused consultancy specialising in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure. Highly comparable in service portfolio, Microsoft partner positioning, and mid-market-to-enterprise client profile.
• Data#3: ASX-listed Australian IT solutions provider and long-standing Microsoft partner delivering Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, and security services to enterprise and government. Closest publicly traded peer in scale, geography, and Microsoft-centric services mix.
• Insync Technology: Australian Microsoft partner delivering Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Power Platform solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable in Microsoft-centric delivery model and APAC regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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