About Us

Get to know the team behind Next Tech Group and the values that drive the way we support businesses every day.

Technology should make running your business easier, not more complicated. That’s why, for more than 30 years, Next Tech Group has helped organisations across Victoria and Southern New South Wales choose technology that works for the way they operate.

From print and communications to interactive displays, security and business software, we bring together the right solutions to create a connected technology ecosystem. Backed by local expertise and ongoing support, we’re here to help your business stay productive today and ready for what’s next.

Technology is what we do.

Long-term partnerships are what we're known for.

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Our Team

Local people who know their stuff

Our team brings together technical knowledge, practical experience and a genuine understanding of the organisations we support. We’re here to make workplace technology easier – from choosing the right solution through to installation, training and ongoing support.

what makes us different

The values we live by

Local

We speak with an authentic understanding of regional business because we live and work in the same communities. Our local presence isn't a marketing message—it's who we are.

Established

With more than three decades of experience, we speak with confidence and credibility. We don't need to overstate our expertise because our history and reputation speak for themselves.

Community-Focused

We genuinely care about the success of regional businesses and the communities they support. We are collaborative, supportive and invested in helping others grow.

It all started with a photocopier manual

The Next Tech Group story began long before cloud phones and interactive screens.

In 1977, a 17-year-old John was handed a photocopier manual during an unusual job interview and told to return the following week to explain how it worked. He read it cover to cover, earned the role and began learning how to repair office equipment from the inside out.

No shortcuts - just hard work

His mentor, Tony Witlox, believed there were no shortcuts. To properly sell, service or support a machine, you first needed to understand exactly how it worked. It was a lesson in patience, persistence and thoroughness that John carried throughout his career – and one that continues to influence how Next Tech Group works today.

After gaining experience in the industry, John established Solar City Office Equipment. As the business grew and expanded into communications technology, it evolved into the Next Tech Group we know today.

Our journey through the years

1977
Where it began

John started his career as an office equipment technician, learning to dismantle, rebuild and thoroughly understand every machine he worked on.

Early 1990s
Solar City

After more than a decade in the industry, John established Solar City Office Equipment in Shepparton.

2011
The business evolves

As workplace technology changed, the business expanded beyond printing and office equipment into communications and connected technology solutions.

2010
Next Tech Group is created

The growing range of services inspired a new identity, bringing office and communications technology together under Next Tech Group.

 

2022
Joining KISS Professional Solutions

Next Tech Group was acquired by KISS Professional Solutions, strengthening the resources and expertise available to customers while retaining its local teams and regional knowledge.

Today
Local people, trusted technology

From our Shepparton and Albury offices, we support organisations across North East Victoria and Southern New South Wales with printing, communications, audio visual, security and healthcare technology.

Let’s make technology work for your organisation

Our local team can help you find a solution that fits.