DSTC was established in 1992 as a centre of excellence in distributed systems technologies and quickly gained an international reputation as one of the most effective and influential IT research organisations in Australia.

DSTC is proudly vendor-independent and our applied research is primarily focused on providing technology services to the Government, Defence and Healthcare sectors.

DSTC supplies our industry partners and clients with new technologies, consulting services, business development opportunities and professional IT advice. Their association with the centre allows them to grow faster, service customers more efficiently and break into new local and international markets through exclusive services and product offerings.

DSTC is supported by the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Program, and a dynamic consortium of Government, Industry and University organisations.

Core research & development is undertaken by a large network of experienced scientists, university academics and industry secondees.

Today, DSTC remains a unique national asset and continues its work to improve the competitiveness of local business and foster the growth of new Australian-based IT companies.

Our ideas, our expertise and our core philosophy of applied, industry-specific research ensures that our research program remains relevant and responsive to Australian organisations looking to grow and improve their business through the innovative application of new and emerging technology.