Campfire

Campfire Overview

Campfire is a leading Australian IT systems and service provider with over 18 years of proven experience delivering end-to-end digital solutions for enterprise and government clients. Founded as Permeance Technologies, Campfire has become a leading Australian IT systems and service provider. 

The company specialises in humanising technology through user experience design and full-stack development, creating trusted online experiences that are familiar, intuitive, and purpose-built for Australian organisations.

With offices in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane, Campfire combines the scale to deliver major enterprise projects with the agility to provide personalised service. 

Big enough to deliver at scale, yet small enough to care.

18+ Years of Australian Market Leadership

Our experience in the end-to-end design and delivery of large-scale web platforms is what separates us from other technology providers our size. Since inception, Campfire has:

• Delivered learning environments to state-level education departments across Australia, servicing thousands of users

• Supported emergency services staff and volunteers with critical information systems

• Enhanced retail experiences through personalised digital solutions

• Partnered with tourism providers to overcome barriers to entry for potential visitors

Client Portfolio

We work extensively with government and government-funded organisations across Australia. Our partners include state and federal departments, such as the WA and NSW Departments of Education, along with major government-funded bodies, including state venue and stadium authorities. We support universities in three states, collaborate with leading city councils, and work with Australia’s premier museum. Our strong presence in the inbound tourism sector includes partnerships with state organisations in three states. Beyond government, we also serve clients in infrastructure, telecommunications, and health.

Core Capabilities

Integrated Service Offering

With our full-stack competency in user experience design and development working hand in hand, Campfire is able to conceive & deliver the optimum solution for our clients; service that we call ‘from concept to click’ using our framework

• Plan & Prioritise

  • Digital strategy

  • Resourcing

  • Research

  • Analysis

• Design & Pilot

  • Human centred design

  • Solution design

  • Interaction design

  • Content design

• Execute & Run

  • Full stack development

  • Web platforms

  • Customer solutions

• Optimise & Scale

  • Growth

  • Testing

  • Administration

  • Support

Technology Expertise

While we stay objectively agnostic on solutions, we have longstanding partnerships with the following tech partners:

• Adobe Business Solutions Partner since 2016

• Sitecore Solutions Partner

• Liferay Gold Partner for over 10 years

  • Global partner of the Year for 2023 

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform

• Integration: MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

• Search & Analytics: Elasticsearch, Tealium

• Identity Management: ForgeRock

Why Campfire?

Deep Australian Market Understanding

With 18+ years operating exclusively in the Australian market, using only onshore development teams, Campfire understands the unique requirements of Australian state and federal government compliance and governance, accessibility standards, and local user expectations..

Proven Delivery Methodology

We partner with you on the whole journey from strategy and research to prototyping, executing, and scaling to ensure successful growth. 

National Presence, Local Service

With offices in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane, and experts all across Australia, we're always nearby. This distributed model ensures:

• Local market knowledge

• Face-to-face collaboration when needed

• Support coverage across time zones

• Access to diverse talent pools

Humanised Technology

We design & build trusted online experiences that are familiar and intuitive but, above all, humanise technology. This philosophy drives every project, ensuring technology serves people, not the other way around.

Composable Architecture

We design, architect, and develop on the most appropriate platforms and products to suit your requirements and budget. Rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all solution, Campfire selects the best technology stack for each client's specific needs.

Proven ROI

Campfire's solutions deliver measurable business outcomes