Technology and Digital

Technology work was the starting point for G+T and our team has been leading the Australian market since then.

How we can help

We assist clients in navigating the commercial and regulatory complexities of the ever-evolving technology landscape. Major corporations and governments trust us for innovative advice on technology and digital projects.

We cover all aspects of technology, data and digital transactions, including artificial intelligence, data and technology commercialisation and management, cyber, cloud computing, outsourcing, technology procurement and white-labelling arrangements.

Adding to our core commercial contracting expertise, we are adept in associated regulatory areas, including data, privacy, financial services, cyber security, outsourcing and operational risk, critical infrastructure, online safety, consumer protection, media and telecommunications regulation and space law.

Our lawyers work to address more than the legal issues. We want to understand both the underlying technology and your strategic objectives, looking for solutions in other areas of key risk in technology, data and digital projects. This includes supporting the development and documentation of service descriptions, pricing methodologies and service level regimes.

We are practical and pragmatic, we never shy away from a challenge and are at our best when working on complex and novel arrangements.

Services

We help clients embrace digital transformation and leverage technology investments across their entire business. We offer full legal support for tech transactions, digital transformation and regulatory and compliance matters, offering value and efficient dispute resolution. We also have deep experience in AI, privacy and data, cyber security and payment systems.

Core systems

Core system implementation and transformation projects, including core banking systems, ERP systems, wealth platforms and payment systems.

Enterprise licensing

Negotiating with all major vendors and developing enterprise licensing structures that combine vendor standard terms with customer protections.

Cloud computing

Cloud agreements (including SaaS and IaaS), with focused advice on key contractual terms, compliance and associated regulatory issues.

Operational technology

Agreements for implementing infratech and operational technology, addressing the issues of technology interacting with the physical world.

Outsourcing and BPO

Agreements for technology and BPO outsourcing, including infrastructure and applications outsourcing, optimising outcomes and managing risks and compliance.

Digital platforms and marketplaces

Establishment and operation of platform businesses and marketplaces.

Telecommunications

Commercial and regulatory advice on all aspects of telecommunications businesses including licensing, networks, supply arrangements and customer terms.

Space law

Commercial and regulatory advice including permits, approvals and licences, contracting and supply arrangements, cyber security and IP protection.

Media

Commercial and regulatory advice including licensing, content regulation, production and content agreements and talent contracts.

Emerging tech and regulation

Assisting to understand, advise and advocate on the impact of emerging regulation in the tech and digital space, including AI, data and privacy, cyber security, online safety and DLT.

Technology and Digital experience

Telstra

On all aspects of its five year multi-billion-dollar IT transformation program, including the transformation of its business support systems, operational support systems and mediation systems.

ASX

On the replacement of the clearing and settlement system (CHESS) that underpins the Australian Stock Exchange – a critical core systems projects in Australia.

Westpac

On its strategic IT transformation and outsourcing activities over the last decade, including core systems projects.

CBA

On many of its strategic IT initiatives including replacement of core legacy systems with a new core banking platform.

An Australian company

On the procurement and implementation of ERP systems for finance systems, HR and payroll systems and e-procurement.

A banking institution

On the procurement of new core banking systems.

Sydney Water

On many IT projects including Sydney Water’s enterprise licensing arrangements for several major IT vendors.

Westpac

On its enterprise cloud and licensing arrangements with Microsoft.

Microsoft

On several strategic client enterprise licensing deals in Australia.

A banking institution

On a 15-year plus deal with a direct competitor in respect of the licensing, development and support arrangements of the client’s next-generation e-banking platform.

Telstra

On a relationship agreement governing the licensing of software from Amdocs to Telstra Corp, along with ongoing maintenance and support services.

A major Australian airline

On its strategic IT projects, including enterprise licensing, IT outsourcing, applications services and telecommunications and network services.

Telstra

On the regulatory issues involved in expanding the footprint of current products (eg IaaS) rolling out Telstra’s new cloud-based products throughout Asia Pacific (Telstra Global).

A banking institution

On cloud processing arrangements with global software vendors and a data sharing arrangement involving transactional banking services.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In drafting and negotiating a contract for the supply of an online platform for procurement management from a US-headquartered SaaS vendor.

Microsoft

On a range of issues impacting how Microsoft protects and uses the data of its customers as a cloud service provider.

The NSW Government

On its whole of government arrangements with global cloud providers including Google, AWS, Microsoft and Oracle.

PwC

On customer terms and distribution arrangements for PwC’s Food Trust platform and a blockchain-driven SaaS platform.

Transport for NSW

On a first of its kind and scale roll out of zero emission- battery electric buses and associated smart charging infrastructure for bus services in Sydney.

Australian Rail Track Corporation


On all aspects of the contracting related to its ‘ATMS’ traffic management system for the Australian standard gauge freight network, including the ATMS’ ongoing development, roll out and maintenance.

Transurban

On the transformation of their operational technology stack over the last 8 years including implementation and operation of a first-of-its-kind multi-tenanted tolling system and the development of state-of-the-art Intelligent Transport Systems.

Sydney Motorway Corporation

On the competitive procurement as a service of SMC’s operational technology services, including a novel SAP as a service capability.

Airservices

On an assurance program for the $4 billion OneSKY program.

Transport for NSW

On its once in a generation transformation of the Sydney Trains suburban and intercity network to replace legacy signalling and train control systems with an advanced, integrated digital rail signalling and traffic management.

Tabcorp

On outsourcing its help desk function to Capgemini and on a major data centre incident involving its IT service provider, including complex upstream and downstream liability issues.

QBE

On its global strategic IT outsourcing and transformation program, involving the transformation of its applications and infrastructure environment into a unified and centralised services model.

Westpac

On complex outsourcing arrangements with strategic technology partners, including IBM, TCS and Infosys.

A global telecom company

On a major business process outsourcing for its procurement, supply chain and finance functions.

An Australian entertainment company

On its end-to-end business processing outsourcing and information technology outsourcing.

CBA

On the bank’s major IT outsourcing agreement over the past 18 years, including significant renewals and renegotiations of the agreement.

BPAY and Australian Payments Plus

On its new national digital identity scheme and system to streamline identity verification processes for leading banks and other financial services institutions.

The NSW Government

On its market leading development of a digital ID and verifiable credentials ecosystem for NSW.

MEPAY

On the establishment of a new alternative payments solution for integration to the PropertyMe platform.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

On various matters including its national transmission services agreements with Broadcast Australia, satellite services with Optus, playout services and various platform arrangements.

Microsoft

On various submissions and policy positions including the privacy elements of the ACCC’s Digital Platforms Inquiry.

A leading global ride share platform and a leading global food delivery platform

Separately on its launch in Australia. Including advising on mitigating risk associated with third-party marketplaces, development of platform terms and conducting data impact assessments.

Telstra

On a ground-breaking proposal for a 10-year network sharing deal with TPG, which would have been the first Multi-Operator Core Network sharing arrangement in Australia.

An Australian broadcaster

On significant changes by its telecom provider to satellite configuration and services, impacting all uplinks and downlinks of existing satellite services.

Rio Tinto

On the transformation of its telecommunications arrangements, including the deployment of new telecommunications infrastructure to remote locations around the globe.

The NSW Telco Authority

On the Critical Communications Enhancement Program, an upgrade of the entire NSW Government Radio Network providing radio communications to emergency responders in NSW.

The NSW Government

On its government-wide telecommunications procurement arrangements.

A major Australian airline

On the transformation of its telecommunications systems and services.

Foresight Australia and OPTrust

On their investment in Skykraft, global air traffic management service start-up offering constant real-time communication via satellites.

Telstra

On use of satellite and wireless services to meet its Universal Service Obligation.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

On its satellite transmission agreements with Optus over many years, including various renegotiations reflecting satellite and service adjustments.

SES World Skies and Iridium

On the Australian satellite licensing and Australian coordination for the launch of a Panamsat satellite.

A supplier company

On a support arrangement for a satellite and mission simulator.

Eutelsat

On the application of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) to its space assets.

ARN Media and Anchorage Capital

On acquiring Southern Cross Media Group, significantly impacting Australia's mediascape by immediately separating certain ARN and Southern Cross licenses between them.

Phonographic Performance

On tribunal proceedings to implement a new industry broadcast license scheme and rate for using sound recordings on commercial radio.

A major Australian broadcaster

On ACMA's investigations into compliance with the Broadcasting Services Online Content Service Provider Rules and the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice.

A major Australian broadcaster

On its national transmission services agreements.

An entertainment company

On a sensitive and business critical investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

An Australian company

On a potentially highly damaging allegation of defamation during the campaign for a well-known Australian TV program.

Human Technology Institute

Supported HTI’s Future of AI Regulation program and associated initiatives.

harrison.ai

On issues of governance, intellectual property, privacy and data commercialisation issues relating to its AI solutions, including health information.

Various companies

On AI governance (including director’s duties), assurance and regulation, including generative AI and development of internal AI policies and governance frameworks.

ASX

On its services arrangements with Digital Asset and VMware (Concord DLT) regarding the establishment and support of its new distributed ledger based clearing and settlement system.

BHP

On a number of mine automation initiatives, using AI to improve mine safety and productivity.

A banking institution

On the adoption of an AI solution and associated risk and ethical assessment.

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