xShopper joins AIDN: strengthening our role in Australia’s defence and industry innovation

We’re excited to announce that xShopper is now an official member of the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN), a major milestone for our team and an important step in expanding the depth and reach of our technology solutions across defence and industry sectors.

This move aligns perfectly with our mission: delivering secure, cloud-first solutions that empower Australian organisations to scale, innovate, and lead with confidence.

What is AIDN, and why does it matter?

AIDN is Australia’s leading industry association for SMEs supporting defence and national security. Its member base spans a diverse ecosystem of companies contributing directly to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Department of Defence (DoD), and major defence projects across the country.

By becoming a member of AIDN, xShopper is now connected to a national network of innovators, manufacturers, and service providers that are helping to shape the future of sovereign capability and digital transformation in Australia.

Why we joined AIDN

At xShopper, we’ve always believed that technology can drive real-world resilience and competitive advantage, especially when it’s designed and delivered by experts who understand local industry, regulation, and risk.

Joining AIDN was a natural progression for us. It opens the door to:

• Defence-focused innovation, where we can apply our expertise in Google Cloud, Workspace, and Agentspace to real national priorities.

• Partnerships with other leading SMEs, creating more powerful, integrated solutions for our clients.

• Earlier access to government and defence projects, so we can keep our clients informed and prepared.

• Increased visibility into procurement reform, funding, and policy changes, so we can advocate and align more strategically.

We’re not just building cloud infrastructure, we’re building sovereign-ready, scalable, and secure solutions that can serve both commercial and government clients with confidence.

What this means for you, our clients

This isn’t just a milestone for our business, it’s one for yours too. Here’s how our AIDN membership benefits you:

1. Trusted alignment with defence standards

We now sit alongside companies delivering trusted services and technologies to Australia’s defence ecosystem. That means added confidence for clients in security, compliance, and capability, especially in sectors like aerospace, logistics, smart infrastructure, and public sector transformation.

2. Deeper industry collaboration

Our AIDN membership gives us access to a powerful peer network across multiple industries. This opens up new ways for us to collaborate with engineering firms, cyber security experts, and sovereign suppliers, and to pass that value directly on to our clients through co-developed or tailored solutions.

3. Stronger representation and advocacy

As an AIDN member, we now have a voice in shaping the policy landscape that affects our industry and yours. This includes procurement reform, SME support, data sovereignty, and digital skills development.

4. A badge of commitment to Australia’s future

We’re proud to invest in Australia’s future, not just technologically, but economically and socially. This membership reflects our ongoing commitment to helping local organisations grow securely, responsibly, and sustainably in line with national interests.

Let’s build what’s next, together

Whether you're scaling your organisation with Google Cloud, transforming collaboration with Workspace, or launching innovative AI and automation projects with Agentspace, our capabilities are now even more relevant, resilient, and aligned to the future of Australian industry.

Our membership in AIDN is a reflection of where we’re heading: working side by side with our clients to build smarter, stronger, and more secure solutions for Australia and beyond.

We’re excited for what’s ahead, and we’re glad you’re on the journey with us.