Software that keeps mining operations safe, compliant and productive
We build custom software for Perth's mining, oil and gas and defence sectors. Safety management systems, asset tracking platforms and operational tools designed for the unique demands of Western Australian industry.
Safety compliance software for high-risk industries
Western Australia's mining and petroleum industries operate under some of the most stringent safety regulations in the world. The Mines Safety and Inspection Act, the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Act and the Work Health and Safety Act impose detailed reporting, incident investigation and compliance obligations that require robust software systems to manage effectively.
Digital Nachos builds safety management platforms that handle incident reporting, hazard identification, risk assessment workflows, corrective action tracking and regulatory reporting. These systems are designed to match the specific legislative requirements of the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) and can be configured for different commodity types and operational contexts.
A well-built safety system does more than record incidents after they occur. Our platforms support proactive safety management through leading indicator tracking, predictive analytics on near-miss data and automated escalation workflows that ensure critical hazards reach the right decision-makers without delay. For companies operating across multiple sites — common among Perth-headquartered miners — the system provides consolidated visibility while respecting site-level autonomy.
Asset management and maintenance systems
Mining equipment represents enormous capital investment. A single haul truck can cost upwards of $5 million, and a fleet of forty trucks across multiple pits requires a sophisticated asset management system to maximise utilisation and minimise unplanned downtime.
We build asset management software that tracks equipment across its full lifecycle — from procurement and commissioning through operational service to decommissioning. Core features include preventive maintenance scheduling, condition-based monitoring integration, spare parts inventory management and total cost of ownership reporting.
Our systems integrate with the OEM telematics platforms that Perth mining companies already use — Caterpillar Product Link, Komatsu KOMTRAX, Liebherr LiDAT and similar. By aggregating data from these platforms alongside maintenance records and operator feedback, our software provides a unified view of fleet health that maintenance planners and reliability engineers can act on.
For oil and gas operators like Woodside and Chevron, we apply similar principles to process equipment, subsea assets and rotating machinery, adapting the maintenance strategies and data models to suit the specific requirements of hydrocarbon production environments.
SCADA integration and operational technology software
Perth's remote operations model depends on the intersection of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). SCADA systems, programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems generate the raw data that drives operational decisions, but these systems were not designed for the kind of flexible reporting and analysis that modern operations teams require.
We build software that bridges the OT/IT divide. Our integration work connects SCADA historians like OSIsoft PI and GE Proficy to modern data platforms, enabling real-time and historical data to flow into web dashboards, analytics platforms and machine learning pipelines. We respect the strict security boundaries that must exist between OT and IT networks, implementing data diodes, DMZ architectures and read-only access patterns that maintain the integrity of control systems.
This capability is particularly valuable for Perth companies operating autonomous or semi-autonomous systems. Rio Tinto's autonomous haulage fleet, for example, generates vast quantities of telemetry data that needs to be analysed in near-real time at the Perth operations centre. Building the software layer that makes this possible requires deep understanding of both industrial protocols and modern software engineering practices.
Defence and secure software development
Perth's defence sector is growing rapidly. The Naval Shipbuilding Plan has brought significant investment to Henderson, and WA-based defence primes and subcontractors are winning work in areas including naval sustainment, autonomous systems and cyber security. These organisations need software that meets defence-specific standards.
We develop software aligned with the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requirements and the Information Security Manual (ISM). Our development practices include secure coding standards, code review processes, vulnerability testing and documentation that supports security assessment and authorisation processes.
For defence clients, we also work within classified environments where required, maintaining appropriate personnel security clearances and operating within the constraints of the Protective Security Policy Framework. Our experience with government and defence work in other Australian capitals translates directly to Perth's growing defence ecosystem.
Agtech and precision agriculture software
Western Australia's agricultural sector is vast — literally. Pastoral stations in the Kimberley and Gascoyne cover areas larger than some European countries, while the Wheatbelt produces a significant share of Australia's grain exports. Managing operations at this scale demands software that works across enormous distances with limited infrastructure.
We build agricultural management platforms that integrate satellite imagery, weather station data, soil sensor readings and equipment telemetry to support precision farming decisions. Features include paddock-level yield mapping, variable rate application planning, livestock tracking and water resource management — all accessible through web interfaces that work on station offices' satellite internet connections.
Perth's agtech ecosystem is supported by organisations like the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and research programs at Murdoch University and Curtin University. We work with startups and established agricultural businesses to translate research insights into practical software tools that farmers and station managers can use in the field.
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