Founded in 2014, Novon (previously Xpert Consulting) provides specialist advisory and professional services supporting the delivery of leading-edge data solutions, with a key focus and expertise in data management, data governance, engineering, integration, insights, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Now with over 100 consultants nationally, strategic key hires over the past 18 months have primed the company to compete at the top tier of data consulting in the region.Leading an end-to-end process of advisory and discovery through to the design and build of complex data solutions, Novon works with iconic Australian brands including ASX-listed enterprises and leading SMEs across banking, airline, utilities, logistics, government, and media.
Dominic Dufaur, Founder and Group CEO of Novon, said:
“To say we are excited about this announcement is an understatement. The acquisition and integration of Technology People’s phenomenal team will not only enhance what we can now do as a business but how we do it; unlocking new opportunities for our clients and truly expanding the opportunities we can offer our growing team.
“Novon is a brand synonymous with data. Data and engineering capability is our DNA. As demand for complex, high-impact data-driven solutions accelerates, we’re not here to simply compete. We’re here to lead. And our focus heading into 2026 is clear: to scale, deliver, and partner with customers ready to get–and stay–ahead of the curve.”
Under the Novon marque, Novon on Demand will now provide a critical extension to Novon’s core data and engineering services, supporting a growing market demand for more advanced and nuanced capability solutions, amidst continued investment in–and demand for–data and cloud services, and the adoption of AI.
Chris Spring, Novon’s CTO:
“As we navigate the next iteration of automation, with the evolution of AI, advanced engineering, and modern integration techniques, we are on the precipice of a complete revolution within our industry that will drive huge demand for enterprise customers.
“While Novon has historically operated as a boutique data consultancy, scaling our service offering enables us to compete with the Big Four. The acquisition of Technology People, which attracts the best talent nationally, means we are now equipped to build teams at scale and support customers on this unique journey.”
Founded in 2011, Technology People has spent 14 years at the forefront of some of the region’s most significant digital and data transformation programs, successfully placing over 2000 specialist technology resources during this time alongside some of Australia’s fastest-growing startups to ASX-listed companies including QANTAS, Macquarie Group, ASX, and Rest.
Joanne Maggs, Managing Director, Technology People, added:
“Novon on Demand represents our ambition to create a suite of services that not only reflects our deep domain expertise, but which actively challenges the status quo.”
“For Technology People customers, the move is a win-win. The trusted talent solutions they know they can rely on are now supercharged by Novon’s specialist capabilities and regional scale. It’s an exhilarating next chapter.”