About iStart

Welcome to iStart. Thanks for taking the time to explore the site. Since 2001 we've been showcasing the benefits of using better technology to business leaders across Australia and New Zealand. We aim to inform, educate and motivate you to invest in software as a strategic asset in your business.

25
YEARS COVERING A/NZ TECH
3,989
NEWS STORIES PUBLISHED
431
CASE STUDIES PUBLISHED
Business outcomes, not buzzwords

We focus on business outcomes rather than product or industry jargon, using real editorial judgement from writers who understand the technology, not just the marketing brief.

Inform

We regularly create and publish technology-related news, research and opinion on a daily basis through digital and social channels across Australia and New Zealand.

Educate

We show you how other companies are using IT solutions, investigating industry-specific technologies, tracking the latest research and keeping up with relevant business and IT news across the region and globally.

Motivate

While we do look to the future, we also like to keep our tone real, relevant and actionable for business today. By showcasing what others have done we aim to help you envision what your next investment might look like.

Meet the team
Hayden McCall
Managing Director

Hayden leads iStart's strategy across Australia and New Zealand, and works directly with both readers and advertisers to keep the platform useful for each.

Heather Wright
Editor

Heather is the engine behind iStart's content creation, filtering newsworthy stories from her busy inbox and drawing the substance out of interviews.

Fergus McCall
Web Manager

Fergus takes care of the website and digital publishing functions at iStart. If it's broken, it's probably Ferg's fault, but you can blame Hayden.

Donovan Jackson
Freelance

Ex-iStart Editor, Donovan lurks in the shadows awaiting freelance assignments, turning them into stories that entertain and engage.

For readers
Thank you for your interest. Browse the site, get a feel for what we do, contribute to the discussion and please subscribe to our weekly eNewsletter so we can keep you informed. Get in touch if you’ve got a tale or opinion to share – we love a good yarn.
For vendors & advertisers
If you are a vendor (or their partner) with customers singing your praises, or a solution to advertise or a need for more sales leads then download our media kit, and get in touch.
iStart are great at understanding complex technical ideas and communicating them in terms business people can understand.
— Jimmy Stewart, WhereScape
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