JLL is working with Defence to modernise its approach to managing, protecting, and using data. In partnership with Australian SME Analytical Progression, JLL helped Defence to digitize its processes by developing a Small to Medium Business (SME) and Indigenous Business (IB) data diagnostic tool.
Analytical Progression - founded in 2020 - specialises in digitising government processes and has been recognised as a leader in the field by the Institute of Analytical Professionals Australia.
"We recognised the skill set of Analytical Progression and their award-winning digital transformation projects. Our role was to guide them through the process of using their expertise while also meeting the stringent security and regulatory compliance of a government contract," explained JLL's Defence lead, Geoff Camp.
"The success of working with SMEs like Analytical Progression allows us to provide agile solutions for our clients, utilising the cutting-edge digital transformation ideas and tools that we typically see from start-ups."
The tool, further versions of which are in active development, was awarded the Gold Award for SME engagement at the 2020 Commonwealth Procurement Awards for Excellence.
“As a small business in the data analytics space, we complemented a part of JLL’s business. So our partnership with JLL really focused on them opening doors, working collaboratively together and allowing us to do what we do, but trusting us to do it in the best interests of them and their clients," said Analytical Progression’s CEO, Sean Pereira
“It was about JLL introducing us as an SME business in partnership,” he added.