Brisbane-based tech firm Comtrac has earned international recognition for its groundbreaking AI-powered investigation platform, winning a prestigious 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award from the Business Intelligence Group in the United States.
The award places the Ann Street headquartered company alongside global tech giants including Apple, Amazon, Google, Atlassian, Microsoft and IBM, cementing its position as a leader in AI-driven law enforcement technology.
Founded by former Queensland Police officer Philip Doran, who served 22 years investigating serious crimes, Comtrac was born from firsthand experience with the frustrations of bringing complex offenders to court.
"When I was in policing, I saw how much time was wasted on administrative tasks instead of actual investigative work," Doran said. "I knew there had to be a better way to manage digital evidence and case preparation."
That vision has evolved into a comprehensive platform now used by more than 40 regulatory and law enforcement agencies across Australia, replacing traditional paper-based case files with an intelligent digital system.
The company's flagship productmaps individual pieces of evidence directly to specific elements of an offence, creating visual representations of case status and identifying evidentiary gaps.
What truly sets Comtrac apart, however, is its AI-assisted evidence mapping. The technology scans data, highlights relevant exhibits, and assists investigators in building stronger cases more efficiently—dramatically reducing the manual labour involved in sorting through documents, digital files and witness statements.
The real-world impact has been substantial. Tasks that previously took over five hours, such as compiling prosecution briefs, can now be completed in as little as 20 minutes. This efficiency allows investigators to focus on high-value work like analysis and witness interviews rather than paperwork.
"Comtrac addressed a critical challenge at exactly the right time," said cybercrime specialist Dr Emma Chen. "The volume of digital evidence in modern investigations has exploded. Cases that once involved a handful of paper documents now include terabytes of data from multiple devices, cloud accounts, and digital services."
The company's growth reflects this market demand. Now employing 35 staff, including software engineers, trainers and customer support specialists, Comtrac's annual revenue is approaching $10 million with a company valuation estimated at up to $100 million.
The platform also generates automated investigation summaries and court-ready briefs, saving hours of administrative work while improving both speed and quality of case preparation.
"What impressed our judging panel was the practical impact of Comtrac's innovation," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer at Business Intelligence Group. "Their platform doesn't just apply AI for technology's sake—it solves real problems for investigators who are tackling serious crimes."
As digital evidence continues to grow in volume and complexity, Comtrac's end-to-end investigation management system offers agencies a scalable, modern solution that outperforms traditional case management approaches.
With international recognition now secured, the company appears poised for global expansion, potentially bringing this Australian-developed technology to law enforcement and regulatory agencies worldwide.
For investigators drowning in digital evidence, this Brisbane-built Digital Sherlock Holmes may be exactly the assistant they need.
