What MITIE Inc. does

MITIE Inc. (MITIE Incorporated, ABN 85 607 373 857) is a not-for-profit incorporated association that operates Australia's oldest, largest, and most active professional network for ICT professionals working in K-12 education. Founded in the early 1990s as an informal community and officially incorporated in May 2015, MITIE serves more than 2,500 members — including ICT directors, managers, coordinators, technicians, and support staff — across schools in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, TAS, and ACT, with members also in New Zealand. The organization is governed by an annually elected volunteer Steering Committee of nine members, with day-to-day operations supported by a small staff (~12 people).

MITIE's core offering is a community platform built on Wild Apricot membership management software, comprising a free online forum, term conferences (quarterly professional development events covering AI, systems administration, infrastructure, data and analytics, cybersecurity, leadership, and ICT management), regional meet-ups, and a peer mentoring program launched in 2019 in partnership with Next Technologies and EdSmart. The organization does not develop or sell a software product; its 'products' are membership tiers, conference access, and mentoring services.

MITIE's business model combines freemium individual membership (Forum tier free, Associate at $150 AUD/year, School Bundle Tier 1 at $330 AUD/year, School Bundle Tier 2 at $660 AUD/year) with corporate sponsorship from education technology vendors, capped at 20 Partner-level slots at $15,000 AUD each. As of 2025, 18 Partner-level sponsors are publicly listed, including ASI, Compass, FACTS, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia, iSAMS, Linewize, Next Technologies, Sentral, and Veracross. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Recent programmatic moves include the May 2024 launch of free conference access for female members (Women in ICT initiative) and travel scholarships for regional members, reflecting the organization's mission-driven, community-led operating posture.

Name

MITIE Inc.

Legal name

MITIE Incorporated

Website

https://mitie.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MITIE Inc. is a not-for-profit Australian incorporated association operating the country's oldest and largest network for ICT professionals in K-12 education, serving 2,500+ members across Australia and New Zealand through a free online forum, term conferences, peer mentoring, and corporate-sponsored events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• K-12 ICT networking
• Education technology community
• Peer mentoring programs
• School ICT professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Australia

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: MITIE generates revenue through tiered membership fees including Forum (free), Associate Membership ($150/year), School Bundle Tier 1 ($330/year for up to 4 staff), and School Bundle Tier 2 ($660/year for unlimited staff).
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate partners sponsor MITIE at $15,000/year for Partner level sponsorship, receiving event attendance, brand visibility, exhibition space, and networking opportunities. Sponsors include technology vendors serving the education sector.
3. Conference Registration Fees: Conference and event registration fees cover catering costs, ranging from $44-75 for members and non-members depending on membership tier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MITIE Incorporated is a not-for-profit professional membership association that operates Australia's oldest, largest, and most active community network for ICT professionals working in K-12 education. Its core offerings are a free online forum (powered by Wild Apricot membership software), tiered individual and school paid memberships, term-based professional development conferences held at schools across Australia, a peer mentoring program pairing experienced ICT leaders with newer members, and regional meet-ups for networking. The community is funded by membership fees and corporate sponsorships from education technology vendors.

Product overview

MITIE Inc. is not a technology product company; it is a not-for-profit professional membership organization (incorporated association ABN 85 607 373 857) serving as Australia's oldest, largest, and most active network for ICT professionals in K-12 education. Founded in the early 1990s, MITIE's core offering is its community platform comprising a Vibrant Online Forum (free to join, powered by Wild Apricot membership software), Term Conferences (professional development events covering ICT topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Systems Administration, Infrastructure, Data and Analytics, Cybersecurity, Leadership, ICT Management, and classroom use of ICT), a Peer Mentoring Program (sponsored by Next Technologies and EdSmart, pairing experienced members with mentees in six-month arrangements), Networking Opportunities (access to thousands of peers and industry leaders), and freely shared resources. MITIE does not develop, sell, or license a software product. Its 'products' are membership tiers (Forum, Associate Membership at $150/year, School Bundle Tier 1 at $330, School Bundle Tier 2 at $660), conference access, and mentoring services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MITIE Online Forum A free online community forum where ICT professionals in Australian K-12 schools discuss, share, and collaborate on topics related to ICT use in education. Powered by Wild Apricot membership software and open to anyone interested in participating.
• MITIE Paid Membership Annual paid membership for ICT professionals and K-12 schools, available as Associate Membership ($150 AUD/year) for individuals or School Bundle memberships ($330 AUD/year for up to 4 staff, $660 AUD/year for unlimited staff). Includes free term conference registration and discounts on other MITIE activities.
• MITIE Term Conferences Quarterly professional development conferences held at schools across Australia covering ICT topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Systems Administration, Infrastructure, Data and Analytics, Cybersecurity, Leadership, ICT Management, and classroom use of ICT. Held in multiple states including NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, TAS, and ACT.
• Peer Mentoring Program A structured mentoring program that pairs experienced ICT professionals in K-12 education with mentees in six-month arrangements, supported by sponsors Next Technologies and EdSmart. Initial pilot round in 2019 paired 15 mentees with mentors across Sydney, Melbourne, and Queensland.
• Partner Sponsorship Annual corporate sponsorship package priced at $15,000 AUD that provides Partner-level sponsors with attendance at up to four MITIE events (two delegates per event), brand visibility, exhibition space, and recognition across MITIE channels. Sponsors include education technology vendors such as ASI, Compass, FUJIFILM, Sentral, Linewize, and Veracross.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ years of operation supporting ICT in Australian schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• ASImajorGTM or Marketing PartnerASI Solutions is a strategic partner and sponsor of MITIE. They provide workshops, strategic advisory sessions, and leadership engagement for schools, with focus areas including Data & AI, Cyber Security, Cloud & Infrastructure, Digital Skills, Managed Services, and Technology Solutions. ASI has been supporting Australian schools for over 40 years.
• Axis CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAxis Communications partners with MITIE as a sponsor. They provide network video, intercoms, access control, and intelligent analytics solutions for schools, helping create safer, smarter, and more connected learning environments.
• BitdefenderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBitdefender is a cybersecurity partner of MITIE, providing solutions for small and medium businesses, mid-market enterprises, and consumers with leading security efficacy, performance, and ease of use.
• CompassmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompass is a strategic partner of MITIE, providing a fully connected modular platform for Australian independent schools. They support over 3,200 schools and four million users with their SIS platform, native mobile app, and enterprise-grade security.
• Desire Audio VisualminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesire Audio Visual, in partnership with ViewSonic Australia, sponsors MITIE. They specialize in AV solutions including LED video walls, classroom interactive technology, control systems, and professional audio/lighting for schools.
• FACTSmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFACTS helps schools thrive with secure, cloud-based solutions backed by people who genuinely care. They support over 12,000 schools globally and more than 3 million families, providing school management, tuition management, and educator development tools.
• FastVueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFastVue is on a mission to protect students online by delivering clear, accessible insights into student internet activity. They support safety, compliance, and proactive wellbeing by connecting to school firewalls and providing real-time safeguarding alerts.
• FUJIFILM Business Innovation AustraliamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia has partnered with Australian education institutions for more than 60 years, supporting more than 3,000 education organizations. They provide technology, managed services, and business process innovation for smarter, more connected, and more secure learning environments.
• Honeylight ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoneylight Consulting has been delivering IT services and solutions to the Education sector for 15 years. Their vision is to be the most trusted IT consulting partner, enabling clients to succeed with secure, intelligent, and future-ready technology solutions.
• iSAMSmajorTechnology or IntegrationiSAMS is a premier provider of cloud-based School Information Systems (SIS) for Independent and Catholic schools, with over 1,600 schools worldwide and a strong presence in Australia and APAC. They offer a fully integrated accounting General Ledger solution.
• LinewizemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinewize is part of Qoria, a global technology company dedicated to keeping children safe and well in their digital lives. Present in 100 countries, serving 29,000 schools, supporting 6 million parents, and safeguarding 23 million children. Their flagship solution is Linewize Connect.
• NetstrategyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetstrategy is Australia's leading technology services and cybersecurity partner with over 35 years in education-focused IT. They deliver secure, reliable IT and strategic consulting from infrastructure and modern workplace solutions to penetration testing and NIST-based security assessments.
• Next TechnologiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNext Technologies is a proud MITIE sponsor for over a decade, helping schools across Australia with IT procurement. They provide an open-book procurement model with full visibility into costs and margins, supporting the full lifecycle of school technology through their NextX platform.
• SaltominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSalto is the market leader in next-generation smart access control solutions for schools, with keyless electronic locks installed in over 800 schools nationwide. They provide keyless access through fobs, cards, and mobile keys with lockdown features.
• Secure ISSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSecure ISS is an Australian-owned and operated cybersecurity provider supporting Australian businesses, schools, and government-aligned organizations since 2006. They provide 24/7/365 security operations through their Queensland-based SOC and the Lumara SecOps Cloud platform.
• SentralmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSentral is a cloud-based, comprehensive school management system purpose-built for Australian schools with over 25 years of experience. They provide modules for administration, attendance, assessment, wellbeing, parent/student portals, and financial management built on Microsoft Azure.
• VeracrossmajorTechnology or IntegrationVeracross is dedicated exclusively to supporting K-12 independent schools with world-class information systems. Their one-person, one-record database architecture powers Veracross 360, trusted by more than 3,200 schools across over 60 countries. They support over 800 schools in APAC through their integrated product suite.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CoSN (Consortium for School Networking): US-based professional association serving K-12 ed-tech leaders with conferences, advocacy, and member resources. Most directly comparable to MITIE — same target persona (school district ICT leaders), similar conference/membership model, but operates at US scale with paid staff.
• Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL): Australian leadership organization for educators with state chapters, conferences, and awards programs. Comparable mission (advancing educational practice through professional community) and operating geography, though focused on school leaders broadly rather than ICT specialists.
• EdTech Australia: Australian ed-tech industry association connecting vendors, educators, and policymakers. Operates in the same Australian K-12 ed-tech ecosystem as MITIE with overlapping sponsor ecosystems, but from the vendor-side perspective.
• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education): International professional organization for educators using technology, with membership, annual conference, and standards work. Highly comparable to MITIE's ICT educator focus, though ISTE serves all educators rather than specializing in K-12 ICT staff.

Broad incumbents

• Educause: International association for technology leaders in higher education with conferences, research, and advocacy. Comparable professional community model to MITIE, but serves higher-ed ICT leaders rather than K-12.
• Council of International Schools (CIS): International membership organization for K-12 schools with accreditation, events, and services. Comparable membership/community model in the K-12 education space, though focused on international school quality rather than ICT specifically.
• Australian Computer Society (ACS): Australia's broader professional body for the ICT sector, including education-sector members. Comparable as a membership-driven ICT professional community, but operates across all industries rather than specializing in K-12 education.

Emerging players

• Australian Council for Educational Computing (ACEC): Australian organization advancing computing education in schools. Comparable mission around computing and ICT in Australian education, though focused on curriculum and pedagogy rather than school ICT operations.

Others

• Education Networks Australia: Non-profit providing internet and network services to Australian education sector. Adjacent — serves the same K-12 ICT buyer audience as MITIE but provides infrastructure rather than community/professional development.

Regional players

• Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV): Victorian association supporting digital learning with conferences, resources, and community for educators. Comparable membership/community model for ICT in education, but geographically restricted to Victoria and serving teachers rather than ICT staff.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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