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Neca Awards 2025
Nathan Morrison August 7, 2025 0 Comments

AST Technologies Named Finalist in the 2025 NECA Excellence Awards

Voice/Data Communications & Audio Visual Category

We’re thrilled to announce that AST Technologies has been named a finalist in the 2025 NECA Excellence Awards for our work in the Voice/Data Communications & Audio Visual category. This national recognition highlights our team’s commitment to delivering complex infrastructure projects with precision, innovation, and a future-focused approach.

Our nomination is based on a recent large-scale project at a premier NSW sporting venue, where we replaced outdated infrastructure with a resilient, high-speed network capable of supporting real-time, IP-based scoring and communications. The project involved over 6km of optical fibre, structured cabling, trenchless conduit installation, and even underwater fibre—designed and delivered entirely by our in-house team under a tight six-week deadline.

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible work of our dedicated team and the continued support of our valued partners. A special thanks to:

  • TLE Wollongong – our trusted local electrical and data wholesaler, ensuring timely access to high-quality components
  • CERTECH – whose structured cabling systems formed the backbone of this future-proof solution

Being named a finalist by NECA—Australia’s peak industry body for the electrical and communications sector—is a true honour. It’s a recognition of not just this project, but the high standards we hold ourselves to on every job we undertake.

To our clients: thank you for your ongoing trust and support. To our team: your commitment to excellence is what makes recognition like this possible. And to our industry peers: we look forward to celebrating alongside you at the awards.

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