Arcadea Group announced the acquisition of JAIX, marking a new phase of growth for the Australia-based transport and logistics software company.
The acquisition positions JAIX to accelerate product innovation and expand its presence across the Australian and New Zealand logistics and warehousing markets. Founded in 1985, JAIX provides a modular, cloud-hosted enterprise platform supporting freight, warehouse management, dispatch, finance, fleet operations, and reporting for complex logistics workflows.
As part of the transition, co-founder and CEO Heather Thornton will retire after more than four decades leading the company. Michael Stock, currently chief operating officer, will assume the role of CEO. Stock brings deep operational experience with JAIX, having contributed to the company’s scalability and organizational development in recent years.
The broader leadership team will remain in place, including Chief Product Officer Mike Holmes, ensuring continuity as the company advances its product roadmap and customer-focused strategy.
Arcadea Group specializes in long-term investments in vertical software companies and plans to support JAIX through sustained investment in technology development and market expansion. The firm’s strategy focuses on partnering with mission-critical software providers to drive long-term growth while maintaining operational continuity.
JAIX’s platform is widely used by logistics and warehousing operators to manage complex, multi-modal operations through a single integrated system, offering high configurability and deep domain expertise.
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“JAIX is exactly the kind of mission critical solution we look to support for the long term. We are excited to partner with Michael and the broader team to build on that foundation and invest in JAIX’s next chapter.”
Paul Yancich, Co-Founder And Managing Director, Arcadea Group
“JAIX has been our life’s work, and I am incredibly proud of what our team has built. We have earned the trust of our clients by listening carefully and understanding the operational challenges they face every day. Our ongoing commitment to product development has ensured JAIX continues to evolve alongside our clients’ needs. With Michael’s leadership, supported by Arcadea, I am confident JAIX will embrace new technologies, accelerate development, and build on the strong foundations we have created. This is the right time and the right next step for JAIX, and I am confident it positions the business strongly for the future.”
Heather Thornton, Co-Founder And Chief Executive Officer, JAIX
“We have a strong platform, an exceptional team, and a loyal client base that relies on us every day. Our focus at JAIX will remain delivering practical innovation, deepening client partnerships, and continuing to build the leading transport and logistics ERP platform for the market. With Arcadea’s support, we are well positioned to invest for the long term while staying true to what has made JAIX successful.”
Michael Stock, Chief Executive Officer, JAIX
