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Welcome to the October edition of the Australian Technology Showcase NSW Newsletter |
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The six finalists for the 2008 ATS Patrons' Award have just been announced, with the winner to be announced at a function at Government House on October 29.
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Latest news |
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Lockstep Technologies |
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ATS member Lockstep Technologies Pty Ltd has been selected by the 2008 Global Security Challenge as one of the top five Asian security start-up businesses in 2008. Lockstep has developed novel smartcard and identity technology that allows for secure and anonymous internet transactions.
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Atlassian |
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Last year’s winner of the ATS Patrons’ Award for Outstanding Export Achievement, Atlassian Pty Ltd, has been announced the winner of the Business of the Year in the 2008 City of Sydney Business Awards. Atlassian has achieved global business success by specialising in issue tracking and collaboration software. Atlassian was praised not only for its business success, but also its commitment to the community and the wellbeing of its staff.
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BQT Solutions |
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Following a short period of market development, BQT UAE has received contractual letters of intent for a prestigious tower and major hotel in Doha City.
Each project involves the installation and commissioning of the company’s SmaX access control, CCTV and intercom. The hotel will include over 170 BQT readers connected to SmaX and will constitute the largest SmaX system so far installed in the Middle East region.
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CALUMO Group |
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For the second time, ATS member CALUMO Group has won the Partner of the Year Award for Business Intelligence at the 2008 Microsoft Australia Partner Program Awards. The company was chosen out of a local field of top Microsoft Partners which deliver market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.
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Fluffy Spider Technologies |
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ATS member Fluffy Spider Technologies Pty Ltd has announced support for Intel® Atom™ processor Z5xx series and Moblin (www.moblin.org) based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). The resulting solution will deliver eye-catching graphics, high-performance multimedia capabilities, and intuitive user interfaces for MID customers.
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iOmniscient |
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ATS Alumni member iOmniscient Pty Ltd has announced a new range of intelligent video analytics security software products aimed at small to medium sized businesses. The low cost products deliver some functionality of the more sophisticated iOmniscient products, such as intruder detection and a nuisance alarm minimisation system (NAMS), but with simplified indoor and outdoor settings.
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Argus Solutions |
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ATS Alumni member Argus Solutions has announced that it has integrated the Sagem Sécurité fingerprint technology into its Cornerstone security product to provide a dedicated iris and finger based identity management solution. Sagem Sécurité is a high-technology company in the SAFRAN Group, an international supplier of identity systems. The integration of the technologies will assist customers that are not able to use iris recognition technology.
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Zylotech |
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ATS Alumni member Zylotech Ltd and IBM Australia Ltd have signed a business partner agreement as part of a new approach to deliver Zylotech’s IP based surveillance solutions to market. Zylotech, an ASX-listed technology company, specialises in the provision of enterprise surveillance solutions for critical infrastructure in government, defence and industry-based applications.
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G'Day USA Opportunities |
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G’Day USA: Australia Week 2009 is a festival running from January 13-24, 2009 that showcases the best of Australian culture, business and tourism. For five years, Australia Week has brought Australian food and wine, travel, film, arts, culture, fashion and business to a US audience. With over 15,000 participants in 2008, it is now the largest annual foreign country promotion in the United States.
The aim of Australia Week is to demonstrate Australia as an innovative and sophisticated economy, with leading edge research and development and world-class technologies. The program highlights Australia as a desirable place to source innovative goods and services.
Key events of interest to ATS members with interests in the US market are:
1. Innovation Day, Los Angeles, Tuesday 13 January 2009.
2. Innovation Day, San Francisco, Thursday 15 January 2009.
3. Los Angeles Policy Forum – Water and Energy, Wednesday 14 January 2009
4. New York ASX Financial Services Luncheon, Friday 23 January 2009
Full details can be found on the G’Day USA website www.australia-week.com .
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New Members |
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Financial Simplicity Pty Ltd |
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“Online investment portfolio modelling and manufacturing platform" technology developed by Sydney-based Financial Simplicity Pty Ltd has been accepted into the ATS program. The product supports personalised portfolio rebalancing and trade allocation solutions for fund managers, stockbrokers, investment platforms and financial advisers. By simplifying portfolio modelling and reconciliations, administration costs are significantly reduced. The product is already being used by the local financial services industry, and inquiries have been received from US interests. The company's website is www.financialsimplicity.com.au .
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Solar Dryers Australia |
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"Solar Hybrid Timber Drying Kiln" technology, developed by Bellingen-based Solar Dryers Australia Pty Ltd, has been accepted into the ATS program. The technology captures solar energy and stores it in water. This energy is then extracted via a heat exchanger for transfer to the insulated drying kiln.
Unlike traditional greenhouse kilns, the heat can be stored and maintained overnight, therefore reducing costs. The company believes that this method of drying timber is a world first. The company's website is www.solardry.com.au
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E-Nose Pty Ltd |
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"Continuous Odour Pollution Monitor" technology, developed by ATP-based E-Nose Pty Ltd, has been accepted into the ATS program. E-Nose designs and manufactures electronic noses - chemical sensor array devices (E-Noses) - that monitor, identify and measure smells and other airborne chemicals continuously and in real time.
The process was developed from research at the University of NSW, and has many potential applications including air pollution monitors, medical diagnostics, and security. Previously, odour measurement devices have been limited to very expensive delicate laboratory instruments requiring specialist operators. A particularly promising application of the technology is the automatic detection of fumes from graffiti in risk locations such as railway stations. The company's website is www.e-nose.info
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Noggin Pty Ltd |
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"OCA Media Communication Software" technology, developed by Surry Hills-based Noggin Pty Ltd, has been accepted into the ATS program. The software is an online system for managing contacts and for communicating across a range of media. It can target messages geographically and broadcast them simultaneously by email, fax, voice, and SMS and MMS formats. It includes contact management, mapping, reporting, analysis, and document management tools. OCA is available as software-as-a-service, and its Australian clients include a number of state and federal government agencies. The company's website is www.noggin.com.au |
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Upcoming events |
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ICT outlook in NSW Public Education |
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11.30am to 1.30pm
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Dixson Room
State Library
Sydney
Three senior speakers from the NSW Department of Education and Training will provide different views on the opportunities for ICT technologies and solutions in the public education sector within NSW.
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Sustain Your Business |
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Become acquainted with funds and programs for sustainability
8.30am to 10.30am
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Department of State and Regional Development
Level 2, 470 Church Street
North Parramatta
Business Sustainability can help a business make a meaningful response to climate change, enhance the efficiency of business practices, and improve the economic bottom line. The seminar includes an introduction to the business sustainability tool kit, including websites that provide information on sustainability funds, programs and networks, and an update on the AusIndustry climate ready program.
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Advanced Manufacturing Australia International Conference |
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Understanding the shape of future global manufacturing
30th October, 2008
Hilton Melbourne Airport
The conference will draw together speakers from industry, academia and government to provide a holistic snapshot of where we stand today and how industry and individual businesses need to develop to ensure sustainability in the future global manufacturing environment.
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2008 AIP Physics Industry Day |
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Nanotechnology: a Catalyst for Australian Manufacturing?
9am to 5pm
Wednesday, 12th November 2008
CSIRO Material Science and Engineering
Lindfield, Sydney NSW
Presentations from industry, universities, research organisations and government.
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ICT Opportunities in the ASEAN region |
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12 midday to 2pm
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
NSW Trade and Investment Centre
Level 47, MLC Centre
19 Martin Place
Sydney
At this free event you’ll learn about the ASEAN market, explore export strategies, hear about ASEAN’s premier tradeshow for telecommunications and infocomms (CommunicAsia) and get tips from experienced ICT exporters.
For more information and to register, please click here.
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Putting Ideas to Work™ |
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Qualify great ideas to convert them into successful products
8.30am to 10.30am
Friday, 7 November 2008
Department of State and Regional Development
Level 2, 470 Church Street
North Parramatta
Putting Ideas to Work™ investigates methods for identifying and qualifying innovative ideas, and provides tools and know-how to convert these into successful new products or services.
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| Contact Us |
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If you are a NSW ATS Member or Alumni and have some news that you would like to share with our subscribers, please send your document to Greg Ross greg.ross@business.nsw.gov.au .
More information about the ATS, including details on membership, can be found at www.ats.business.gov.au . |
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