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Alltraders is an Australian software development company that specialises in creating and hosting websites and developing customised software applications. Alltraders uses the Joomla! Content Management System to design easy-to-use and maintain business websites. www.alltraders.com

Michael O'LoughlinAustralian software developer Alltraders is the fourth fast-growing company in South Australia, based on the company’s first appearance on the Fast Movers list of rapidly-growing SA businesses.

The accolade, announced Friday, comes just three years after its owners, Ben Horner and Michael O’Loughlin, began running it as a full-time business. Alltraders, which has 20 employees and a turnover of about $1.5 million, recorded year-on-year growth of more than 80 per cent.

Compiled annually by inBusiness magazine, the Fast Mover SA Company Index recognises 25 of the fastest-growing businesses based in SA.

Alltraders CIO Michael O’Loughlin said the Fast Mover Index inclusion was an important recognition of how far the company had come. “The result reflects the efforts of a concerted and sustained effort by a dedicated team who are focused on getting the best possible solutions for clients,” he said.

Alltraders CEO Ben HornerAustralian software developer Alltraders has appointed Ben Horner as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer while fellow executive director Michael O’Loughlin has become Chief Information Officer.

Mr. Horner and Mr. O’Loughlin, who launched their company as a part-time operation after buying a web-hosting business online in 2006, now employ 20 people in the $1.5 million-a-year enterprise.

Alltraders has averaged 500 per cent growth a year since it was set up five years ago. The Adelaide-based business designs and delivers online business applications as well as developing and hosting easy-to-manage Joomla! websites.

As Alltraders enters its sixth year of operation, Mr. Horner has accepted the role of CEO while Mr. O’Loughlin has become CIO. As well as implementing this corporate management structure, Alltraders has merged its software engineering and web-hosting divisions to better meet demand for software applications in the Cloud. The Cloud refers to online-hosted applications that are accessible from any Internet-connected device and often purchased as a service.

AlltradersSpecialist software development company Alltraders tomorrow pays homage to its website design origins by hosting the July user group meeting in Adelaide for the Joomla! open source content management system.

Now in version 1.6, Joomla is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) and application framework that powers 2.7 per cent of the World Wide Web. Backed by a vibrant volunteer community, Joomla offers user-friendly features and plenty of power to meet complex website needs.

Although its software team now develops a broad range of online applications for enterprises in Australia and overseas, Alltraders continues to offer web and print services from its Adelaide office.

Creepy CuteCreepy Cute, an exhibition of zany illustrated characters created by Alltraders graphics designer Cohen Gum and handmade jewellery from Minnette Michael, opens next week at Adelaide’s Urban Cow Studio.

Alltraders www.alltraders.com is an Australian software development company that specialises in creating and hosting websites and developing customised software applications. Alltraders uses the Joomla! Content Management System to design easy-to-use and maintain business websites.

In his spare time, Cohen Gum has created illustrations filled with vibrant colour schemes that border on the creepy side of delightful. His inspiration is clearly visible through the depth of work and the attention to detail is stunning.

Minnette has crafted exquisite jewellery for the exhibition inspired by Cohen's fictional characters. The combination of illustrative work and jewellery is sure to see this exhibition shine.

The Creepy Cute exhibition opens at Urban Cow Studio, 11 Frome Street, Adelaide, on July 6. More details at www.creepycute.com.