SPARQ Solutions is a client-focused, cost-effective Information and Communications Technology (ICT) shared service provider, providing services to Queensland's energy suppliers, Energex and Ergon Energy. SPARQ works with clients to achieve their business goals by developing ICT strategies to enable business change and growth towards their organisation's vision. SPARQ provides value for money to all Queenslanders through cost-savings, economies of scale and value-added solutions and services. Each ICT strategy SPARQ recommends to clients also aims to be the best ICT solution for Queensland as a whole. The company was officially launched on 1 July 2004 with the amalgamation of the ICT services of Energex and Ergon and is jointly owned by these two companies. With headquarters in Brisbane, and offices in Rockhampton, Townsville, Mackay, Maryborough, Cairns, Dalby and Toowoomba, SPARQ employs 400 employees and contractors who are highly skilled in a range of ICT business applications and support services. SPARQ manages ICT operations for its clients of more than $60 million per annum and manages a program of project work of approximately $140 million per annum. Information and Communications Technology service