DXC Technology Hosts First Build-A-Thon in Australia
News Release -- August 20, 2018
Developing young IT professionals and promoting the next generation of digital technology
ADELAIDE, Australia, 20 August 2018 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, has attracted more than 130 leading technologists from around the world to Adelaide for its first ever Build-A-Thon in Australia. The two-week programme, taking place from Monday 20 August to Friday 31 August, will see DXC experts using modern techniques adopted in its Digital Transformation Centres to evolve the company’s next-generation digital delivery platform – Platform DXC.
By operating in small multi-disciplinary teams during the Build-A-Thon, participants will coordinate and deliver multiple high-impact projects at once, showcasing an agile and modern way of solving business problems.
“The Build-A-Thon is an opportunity to see the DXC Technology team in full flight, and observe how we utilise our global capability and agile methods to deliver the next-generation of offerings in cyber, insurance, network and storage as service, ensuring they are ‘future-ready’ and can support the digital transformation of organisations in Australia and globally,” said Seelan Nayagam, managing director, DXC Technology Australia and New Zealand.
DXC has been working alongside the South Australian Government and local businesses to create new and innovative technology solutions, which will ultimately benefit South Australia and the broader Australian community.
The Build-A-Thon builds on DXC’s commitment to enhancing technology capabilities in South Australia, which includes the sponsorship of school STEM-related developmental programmes throughout South Australian schools; partnering with universities to ensure graduates achieve high employability outcomes; and actively engaging in developing new digital career pathways.
Minister for Industry and Skills David Pisoni, said: “The Marshall Liberal Government is committed to creating a dynamic economy that fosters innovation and entrepreneurialism. It’s great to see global company DXC Technology recognising this, and choosing Adelaide as the site of their Australian first Build-A-Thon with leading tech experts. I look forward to seeing how the innovative digital solutions developed will benefit key service industry sectors in South Australia.”
“The Build-A-Thon represents a further investment in South Australia by DXC, supporting the state’s vision to be a world innovation leader. Hosting our first Build-A-Thon in South Australia represents another milestone in our commitment to the state,” added Nayagam.
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, serving nearly 6,000 private and public-sector clients from a diverse array of industries across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner network deliver transformative digital offerings and solutions that help clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. DXC Technology is recognised among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.technology.
Contacts
- Sheila Dhillon, Director, Corporate Communications, DXC Technology - sdhillon@dxc.com