We are pleased to announce the purchase of CouncilWise by ReadyTech, the leading provider of local government software in Australia. Not only does it significantly enhance our piotential offerings to existing clients, it will significantly increase our reach across the local government market in Australia.
Rates is hard. Usually, harder than your manager thinks it is. The complexity of rates is well beyond what any mere finance system is capable of, and the compliance with legislation is not for the faint of heart.
We specialise in a niche area of property and rates, and have done so since 1995. Now, we are proud to join with ReadyTech to provide a proven suite of solutions for local government that cover not only rates, but all aspects of council operations.
More than half of all local governments in Australia are using ReadyTech software, and CouncilWise will now be a part of this. We’ll be able to continue focusing on property and rates yet expand our solution across an impressive ReadyTech customer base.
What does this mean for you and your council? No immediate change. Over time, branding will change, support ticketing channels will change, and the team will grow – but it will be the same product with growing features which we’ll be delivering, with the backing of a large-ASX listed technology company to help us grow. In addition, clients will gain better access to a wide range of existing ReadyTech solutions to common local government needs.
In the words of ReadyTech's CEO Marc Washbourne, “The acquisition of CouncilWise represents a significant step forward in advancing our cloud strategy in local government. It further reinforces our commitment to the sector, and strengthens our capability and strategic focus in this critical market. CouncilWise brings deep domain expertise to ReadyTech that will enhance our offering and improve referenceability, enabling us to deliver even greater value to local councils across Australia.” We are proud to be a part of this.
We’re proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish, and grateful to our customers for the trust and reliance they place in us. Now, we’ll be able to deliver even better results to you, our valued clients. With ReadyTech, we have a clear path from great to awesome.
Of course, when you ring support, we'll still be the same people answering the phones.