Press release, Wellnomics, Christchurch NZ, 13 November, 2013: Christchurch occupational health and safety software company, Wellnomics, has had its office ergonomics software implemented on over 25,000 desktops in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).  The deal follows earlier implementations within other Commonwealth public service departments including the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Federal Police, CSIRO and the federal government’s workplace health and safety agency Comcare.

Read the coverage from The Press, DomPost, Stuff, Executive PA and Computerworld.

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Christchurch, New Zealand, October 29, 2013: Hospitals that use ANSOS One-Staff™ in New Zealand to optimise staff scheduling will now be directly managed and supported by McKesson New Zealand (formerly Emendo), a wholly owned subsidiary of McKesson Corporation. McKesson is assuming responsibility for these customers from Medibank. The transfer will enable hospitals to take advantage of complementary solutions from McKesson designed to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

In November 2012 McKesson acquired New Zealand-based Emendo Ltd., which invented a predictive analytics tool (now called McKesson Capacity Planner™) for matching staff to forecasted patient demand. At the time, Medibank was supporting ANSOS One-Staff customers as well as several McKesson telehealth customers in the region.

See the coverage: Stuff.co.nz, Reseller News, Health & Hospital

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Press release, 1 October 2013, Canterbury Software Cluster, Christchurch, New Zealand:  One of the largest technology industry events in the country, the annual Canterbury Software Summit is set to wow audiences on Thursday with more than 20 Software Hero speakers across four track sessions covering everything from US market entry strategies to mobile apps and cloud.  Tickets are selling out fast with over 475 delegates already registered for the conference, which is being held at Addington Events Centre for the third straight year. The new exhibition area has sold out.

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Frog Rock MTB challenges cyclists to spin wheels on private hill country

Press release, Waikari School Fundraising Committee, 9 September, 2013: Registrations are open for the 5th annual Frog Rock mountain bike challenge on Saturday 9 November, 2013. Private landowners in the beautiful limestone hills of North Canterbury will again reopen their roads and tracks for cyclists to test their strength and stamina, all for a good cause – to raise funds for their local Waikari School.

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See the coverage: The News, Northern Outlook, Vorb, EventFinder, Scoop, InfoNews, OnlySport, VisitHurunui, BikeRide, CyclingNZ, NZ Star, NZ Tri, and more!

Press release, 5 September 2013, Wireless Nation, Auckland, New Zealand:  Internet Service Provider Wireless Nation has launched Smart SOHO, a new Voice over IP (VoIP) phone service and unlimited broadband bundle for small business customers. The package is designed to encourage SME adoption of a unified communications strategy with the benefits of VoIP technology.

Over 450,000 businesses fall into the ‘Small Office Home Office’ category, defined as less than 10 employees – and they make up 25% of the total New Zealand business market. Wireless Nation’s Smart SOHO package (priced at $99+GST/month for ADSL2+, $119+GST/month for VDSL2 and $169+GST/month for UFB fibre), is ideally suited to businesses of this size. A typical 4-5 person business might pay as much as $250 per month for comparable packages with other service providers.

Read the coverage in Reseller News and TMCNet.

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When: Thursday 3 October 2013
Time: 11:45am – 6:00pm, with networking 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Addington Events Centre, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch
Cost: Free for Cluster Members, $95 + GST for Non-Members
Website: softwaresummit.co.nz

Press release, 15 August 2013, Canterbury Software Cluster, Christchurch, New Zealand: The business-technology event not to be missed — the annual Canterbury Software Summit — returns again this year at the Addington Events Centre in Christchurch on Thursday 3 October. Registrations are now open for this half-day conferencing and networking phenomenon which drew over 500 registrations in 2012 and received outstanding feedback.

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Read the coverage: Stuff – The Press

Press release, 9 August 2013, Canterbury Scientific, Christchurch, New Zealand:  Canterbury Scientific is proud to announce that it is a finalist for the prestigious International Business Awards run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. These awards are one of the highest accolades in New Zealand and also one of the hardest fought involving a thorough four stage entry process. The company is competing in the Best Business with Revenue <$10 Million and the International Success Through Application of Innovation categories.

Read the Canterbury Scientific press release or visit New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.

Read the coverage: Stuff – Unlimited, Hospital and Aged Care, Business South, and an interview with CEO Dr Neil Pattinson in NZ Manufacturer.

Press release 1-Aug-2013, Dynamic Controls, Christchurch, NZ:  Dynamic Controls, a leading innovator of electronic solutions for people with disabilities, is investing millions in research and development (R&D) to meet the growing demand for next generation power wheelchair technology. The global organisation headquartered in Christchurch New Zealand is designing revolutionary features around its new LiNX power wheelchair control system that will significantly improve the health and wellbeing for end users providing freedom through mobility, communication and connectivity. LiNX delivers a major advance in programming through wireless connectivity to PCs and iOS devices.

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See the coverage: Scoop, NZ Manufacturer (Page 13),

Lincoln University’s annual alumni newsletter  is out and packed with entertaining stories and news developments on and off campus. We once again helped out with some colourful articles including a profile of graduate Ruth Seba, who now runs a jewellery business in Croatia,  an introduction to Telford Director Charley Lamb and an update on the achievements at Lincoln University Dairy Farm.

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