Recent Client News
Activate Technologies named in 2009 Deloitte Fast 50 List
29 October 2009
Activate Technologies has today achieved 20th position amongst New Zealand’s fastest-growing companies in the 2009 Deloitte Fast 50 List.
ERMLive partners with eSavvy to distribute superior HR and Payroll solution to the Australian market
22 October 2009
ERMLive has joined forces with eSaavy, its first Australian based distributor of ERMLive™ HR and payroll software.
ERMLive™ is the most comprehensive solution for employee relationship management in Australasia.
The solution was developed by experts with an established history of developing tailored HR/Payroll solutions.
ERMLive Wins Champion Product Manufacturer Award
25 September 2009
ERMLive was last night recognised at the Champion Canterbury Awards for the dramatic success of its HRIS software
and an astute business model designed for sustainable growth. The Champion Product Manufacturer – Small Business Award
category is the first award win for ERMLive and a tremendous honour in light of the record number of high quality entrants
to these prestigious awards.
Communicate IT Appoints Kate Macnamara
12 August 2009
Communicate IT Limited, the Christchurch based specialist technology PR agency, has appointed Kate Macnamara as PR Consultant.
The agency, which primarily serves the innovation and export sectors, has expanded its team as a part of a new business development initiative.
Macnamara, previously PR Group Account Director for the business-to-business division at Gyro HSR in the UK,
one of the largest integrated marketing agencies in Europe, will provide strategic and operational support to the existing Communicate IT client base,
and together with Director Shelley Grell, will seek to convert the pipeline of new business the agency has developed.
Activate Technologies' Export Strategy Paying Off
11 August 2009
Activate Technologies is bucking the economic climate and reaping international success with its
unique 'Activate' business IT automation software.
With large corporate implementations in NZ, Australia and now the US, Activate Technologies is
doubling its revenue year on year and accumulating an impressive list of corporate clients using their
Activate self-provisioning software.
See them in the NZ Herald and on NZI Breakfast
Put the fizz back in your biz at the Canterbury Software Summit
10 August 2009
The Canterbury Software cluster with sponsors New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, Equinox IT and IBM are bringing together the country’s brightest high-tech stars to share their experiences
and help revitalise businesses at the Canterbury Software Summit in Christchurch on 1 September. Attendees will hear from Jade Software, Tomizone, Orion Health, Energy Mad
and ERMLive. And, for the first time, the Summit will also include a Tech Stream by Equinox IT, tackling critical development challenges.
Emendo CapPlan Solution at Bedford Hospital Wins UK Health and Social Care Award
13 July 2009
Christchurch-based healthcare solution specialists Emendo are celebrating after their CapPlan capacity planning solution scooped a prestigious healthcare sector award in the UK.
See them in the See them in the Press! and on the NZTE website
Satellite Provider Welcomes Government TSO Review
12 June 2009
Satellite broadband provider BayCity Communications is pleased to see
Communications Minister Steven Joyce has no plans to undermine the essence of
the Kiwi Share governing Telecom, but supports Vodafone's statements around the
urgency for the remainder of the TSO agreement to be rewritten.
Farmside Doubles Rural Broadband Speeds
9 June 2009
In an aggressive move New Zealand-wide satellite broadband wholesaler BayCity Communications has announced that its retail division
Farmside will be doubling the download speeds on all of its satellite based Rocket Broadband plans permanently from July.
At the same time, it will remove the speed cap on its top plan enabling rural New Zealanders to connect to the Internet at speeds up to 4Mbps.
The upgrade will be automatic and free for all new and existing Rocket Broadband customers.
Managers encouraged to play cards for business advantage
25 May 2009
New Zealand business improvement company, PYXIS Consulting, has devised a unique card solution that provides a
fresh and convenient approach for businesses wanting to enhance performance.
InFact Autumn 2009 Newsletter
1 May 2009
Success is Best at the BeST Design Awards 2008 -- InFact Meets With New RST Minister to Talk Commercialisation
InFact, Deloitte & pHd3 Team Up to Deliver Design360 Assessments -- Sleek New Touch Panel, a Winner for TL Jones
Still Time to Claim R&D Tax Credits -- Designalogue
Emendo's Healthcare Capacity Planning Software Succeeding Internationally
30 April 2009
Christchurch based capacity planning specialists Emendo are in an expansionary phase with significant plans for recruitment and growth due to unprecedented interest in their CapPlan software for the healthcare sector.
See them on NZI Business and in the Press, Dominion Post and Manawatu Standard!
In-house Helmet Testing System Speeds Up Product Development Cycle
30 April 2009
Nightside Test Design's expertise in helmet testing has led to the successful implementation of a new testing facility for emergency service helmet manufacturers, Pacific Helmets, enabling the testing process to be completed in New Zealand instead of offshore.
Christchurch's Bluewater Systems Secures RNZ Navy Contract
18 March 2009
Christchurch based ARM solutions developer, Bluewater Systems continues to build on its reputation as a highly regarded contractor to the defence sector by delivering on a significant communications retrofit contract with the Royal New Zealand Navy.
See them on the front cover of Engineering News!
Nightside Assists Hubco Demonstrate the Sound of Silence
25 February 2009
Christchurch based Nightside Test Design has assisted roofrack manufacturers Hubco to tremendous success at the recent Automechanika show in Germany, thanks to the design of an innovative wind tunnel.
Truescape Expands - Responding to International Demand
23 February 2009
Business is thriving for Christchurch based company Truescape Visual Reality – both in terms of expanding the company's international presence and the nature and scope of products now being offered to clients around the world.
CASE STUDY - Nightside Assists Dynamic to Develop New DX2 Power Chair Controller
February 2009
Creating innovative new products for the health and mobility sector is an area that New Zealand manufacturer Dynamic Controls have made into an artform in recent years.
Enfinit - TimeFiler brings Christmas cheer to pay days at Mercy Hospital
12 January 2009
Enfinit Software’s clever online timesheet-management software, TimeFiler, has won the hearts of 180 staff at Mercy Hospital in Dunedin.
Archived News
Christchurch Bricks and Mortar Success Story Heads Online
10 December 2008
Christchurch retailer Sucklings Shoes has been in business since 1934 with a single shop and an enviable base of loyal customers. The company has now become a truly multi-channel business, with the launch of www.sucklings.co.nz – a fully enabled, e-commerce website.
ERMLive - Hastie rises again with next generation payroll & HR
8 December 2008
Entrepreneur Donald Hastie has done it again with the commercial success of ERMLive™, the most comprehensive solution
for employee management available today.
hairyLemon - Making business "lemonade" even in challenging times
8 December 2008
South Island based web developers hairyLemon have added two more North American clients to their rapidly growing offshore base, with a combined value of approximately NZ$250,000 across the next 12 months.
Peri Drysdale to talk up sustainability at learn-share-grow 2008
22 September 2008
Peri Drysdale, renowned CEO of NZ luxury fashion house Snowy Peak, will present a keynote address on business sustainability and challenging the status quo at the NZOQ learn-share-grow 2008 Conference in Queenstown next month.
Secondary Schools' Twenty20 Competition postponed
10 September 2008
The Lincoln University Secondary Schools' Twenty20 Competition scheduled for 20-21 September in Christchurch has been postponed until the reserve dates of 27-28 September.
TimeFiler commercialises timesheeting innovation
29 August 2008
Christchurch-based Enfinit Software has taken their powerful timesheet-management software to the next level with the commercial release of TimeFiler.
BayCity Communications takes on landline providers with "Voice Link" digital phone service
25 August 2008
Satellite broadband wholesaler BayCity Communications believes the launch of its new Voice Link phone service will provide serious competition for other NZ telcos.
Basterfield to take the helm at Clarus
18 August 2008
IT veteran Susan Basterfield will this month head up the Christchurch arm of Clarus - Canterbury's growing full-service IT consulting firm
Business heavyweights to deliver inspirational punch at Software Summit
13 August 2008
The Canterbury Software Cluster will present a riveting line-up of battle-hardened business experts who will share the 'war stories' behind their success at the 2008 Software Summit in September.
Canterbury Cricket launches Secondary Schools' Twenty20 tournament
11 August 2008
A number of South Island secondary schools are gearing up for an exciting new fixture on the sporting calendar following Canterbury Cricket?s launch of a Twenty20 tournament sponsored by Lincoln University.
Hitman innovator achieves recognition for radicalising the wood processing industry
8 August 2008
Peter Carter, the innovator behind the Hitman technology that is creating sonic waves throughout the global sawmilling and veneer manufacturing industry, has been recognised at the Bayer Innovator Awards.
Fibre-Gen's automated log grader increases returns for Nelson sawmill
23 July 2008
Waimea Sawmillers has seen an increase in returns, reduced costs and wastage, and produced additional out-turn of structural-quality timber, thanks to Fibre-Gen's LG640 acoustic log-grading unit.
Learn-share-grow 2008 to be wake-up call for NZ managers
10 July 2008
An address from Roland Jahnke, director of multi-billion-dollar global logistics company Deutsche Post World Net, may be just what NZ managers need to hear.
Interclue add-on popularity prompts talks with US web giants
4 July 2008
Interclue has turned heads among major internet players with its flagship product, an add-on for Mozilla's Firefox web browser.
BayCity releases data from civil defence research
3 July 2008
BayCity Communications has used the TUANZ Rural Broadband Symposium to release the results of a survey into New Zealand's Civil Defence communications preparedness.
Farmside satellite broadband connects with New Zealand's farming history
1 July 2008
New Zealand's premier rural satellite broadband provider, Farmside, has announced a silver sponsorship of the New Zealand Young Farmers national organisation.
Rocket Broadband hits the mark with rural Kiwis
30 June 2008
BayCity Communications' launch of Rocket Broadband has seen a rapid uptake in satellite broadband subscriptions in the first two weeks of product availability.
New leadership and landmark achievement for LeftClick
12 June 2008
LeftClick has announced the appointment of new general manager Alex Suggate to its web-savvy ranks.
Ruth Richardson to chair board of Syft Technologies
12 June 2008
Syft Technologies is pleased to announce that the Hon Ruth Richardson has been invited to chair the board of directors.
Satellite broadband breaks pricing barrier for rural customers
10 June 2008
New Zealand-wide satellite broadband wholesaler BayCity Communications has announced the launch of a new nationwide broadband service under the Rocket Broadband brand.
Industry Associations join hands to form 'Software NZ' Alliance
9 June 2008
NZ's primary software associations, New Zealand Software Association (NZSA), Canterbury Software Inc (CSI), Website Developers Association NZ (WDANZ) and Wireless and Broadband Forum (WBF) have signed collaborative agreements to form the 'Software NZ' Alliance.
Wireless Nation launches new cable-free broadband and phone packages for rural customers
5 June 2008
Internet service provider Wireless Nation has launched the next step in cable-free communication, offering wireless land-based broadband and telephone packages to rural and provincial New Zealanders.
Nightside Test Design's new test lab tackles sports injuries "head on"
7 May 2008
Test engineering company Nightside Test Design is showcasing slow-motion video clips of their latest vision and data project at the EMEX trade show currently running in Auckland, demonstrating the impact of cricket and hockey balls on standard sports helmets.
Communicate IT appoints new account executive
21 April 2008
Christchurch-based public relations consultancy Communicate IT Ltd recently added to its team of technology specialist PR consultants with the appointment of James Richardson as account executive.
QuoteEngine website provides innovative service for engineering industry
20 March 2008
New website QuoteEngine.co.nz will soon make thumbing through the yellow pages and calling suppliers for quotes on engineering products a thing of the past.
Canadian customs deal watershed moment for Syft Technologies
13 March 2008
The confirmation of a contract to provide up to five Voice200® SIFT-MS units to Canadian customs is a watershed moment for Christchurch company Syft Technologies.
NZOQ - Can Sustainable Business be Profitable?
6 March 2008
Yes! Find out how at the NZOQ Learn-Share-Grow Conference 2008, Rydges Lakeside Resort, Queenstown, 22-24 October.
LeftClick (feature article) - Top 10 tips for retail websites
March 2008
With the new financial year upon us it's time to dust the marketing plan and crank the business engine for 2008/9.
Bluewater Systems releases new platform for embedded electronics developers
19 February 2008
ARM solutions provider Bluewater Systems Ltd has announced the launch of its new Rig 200 ARM development kit for embedded electronic development and prototyping.
InFact scoops tri-continent design recognition for smart parking meter
29 January 2008
InFact has been awarded the internationally recognised Good DesignTM design award for its role in the design and development
of the new Metro Pay and Display Parking Meter by Cash Handling Systems (CHS).
BayCity warns next earthquake may result in a communications blackout
24 December 2007
BayCity Communications says that the recent earthquake in Gisborne demonstrates that satellite communications will be a vital component in reestablishing communication links in areas isolated by natural disasters.
EFT-POS service now available via satellite
24 December 2007
Satellite telecoms retailer Wireless Nation is now offering its customers stand-alone satellite phone services (without
broadband) and EFT-POS delivered via satellite.
Satellite broadband ideal 'plan B' for disaster relief
19 December 2007
Recent agreements with mobile satellite dish manufacturers C-COM and systems integrators around the country are part of moves by BayCity
Communications to position satellite telecomms as the ideal back-up option for disaster relief.
Migco Pharmaceuticals secures first-round funding to develop migraine drug
11 December 2007
Migco Pharmaceuticals has secured NZ$1m from experienced New Zealand business angel investor Movac Ltd.
World-leading research into computer use released at international conference
6 December 2007
Software developer Wellnomics Ltd has achieved a world-first with the release of an analysis of the behaviour of nearly 50,000 computer users across 95 organisations in Europe, North America and Australasia.
Syft Technologies gains momentum in food & flavour
5 December 2007
Syft Technologies Limited's (Syft) targeted entry into the Food & Flavour industry is creating waves on both sides of the Atlantic.
BayCity Communications meets demand for mobile disaster relief solution
21 November 2007
BayCity Communications announces that it has signed an agreement to resell C-COM's iNetVu self-aligning mobile satellite dishes in NZ.
World first business 'self-assessment' tool launches in NZ
5 November 2007
PYXIS Consulting is launching a world first self-assessment card system that enables ambitious organisations - large and small, public and private - to pit themselves against
the world's best.
Boost for Lincoln Ventures as world irrigation leader Netafim selects its 'Irricad Pro' software
15 October 2007
Lincoln Ventures, a New Zealand technology company owned by Lincoln University, has signed a major agreement with the world's largest micro-irrigation equipment manufacturer, Netafim.
Syft adds extra expertise to board of directors
13 September 2007
Syft Technologies, the Christchurch-based company raising capital to accelerate growth initiatives for its unique technology, is adding extra firepower to its board.
LeftClick doubles in staff and turnover as e-retailers exploit online buying frenzy
29 August 2007
LeftClick Labs, a Christchurch post click conversion firm housed at the Canterbury Innovation Incubator, has doubled in size and turnover in the last year, and expects to double again in 2008 due to overwhelming demand for its services.
'Cash for Country Classrooms' connects rural schools and communities
28 August 2007
Schools throughout New Zealand will soon benefit from a new initiative designed to encourage broadband uptake in rural communities. 'Cash for Country Classrooms', is being rolled out nationwide through rural schools and communities during August and September by broadband provider Farmside.
Lincoln University announces new elite sports scholarships
14 August 2007
Lincoln's sporting scholarships programme has been extended to include students of exceptional ability in sports other than the six codes already covered by the programme
Lincoln sports scholars to compete at World University Games
2 August 2007
Canterbury golfers Rodney Yee and Dean Cameron, and soccer player Georgia Goulding will be part of the 115-member New Zealand team leaving for the 24th World University Games in Bangkok next week.
Syft Technologies announces a $10 million capital raising
1 August 2007
Syft Technologies Ltd (Syft) is to raise new equity of $10 million to enable the full commercialisation of its ground-breaking technology and to access a range of global markets.
Interclue reclaims time for busy journalists, researchers and bloggers
25 July 2007
Interclue Ltd has invented a new web preview tool that allows people to find what they want on the web faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Syft Technologies launches next-generation Voice200
18 July 2007
Syft Technologies launches the next generation of SIFT-MS instrumentation at its European office at the Daresbury Innovation Centre, UK.
Wellnomics Risk Management ergonomics software addresses computer use injuries
18 July 2007
Wellnomics Ltd has launched a new 'whole health' approach to workplace ergonomics by introducing Wellnomics Risk Management software to the North American Oil and Petroleum industry.
COMRAD Medical Systems capitalises on advancing radiology market and appoints new general manager
17 July 2007
COMRAD Medical Systems is forecasting significant growth over the next two years in response to a dynamic trend in the radiology industry, and has appointed Jeff Wilkinson as GM.
Binge computing has dramatic impact on health of computer users
16 July 2007
According to ergonomic software specialists Wellnomics Ltd, the issue of binge computing needs to be brought to the attention of HR and Health and Safety staff within companies of all sizes.
Automotive parts bidding system extends industrywide
13 July 2007
Using a competitive tender model, the Partstrader system enables crash repairers to source automotive parts from approved suppliers.
SMEi director to speak at national intellectual property conference
5 June 2007
Company director and business consultant Robert Loughnan will be talking on the topic of preventing Intellectual Property theft at the 6th annual Intellectual Property Conference.
Metal fabrication company expands to new premises
10 May 2007
Sheetmetal fabrication company FabTek Industries has opened new premises in Hazeldean Road, Christchurch.
Lincoln Ventures closing in on lucrative pollution testing market
10 May 2007
Lincoln Ventures, a technology company owned by Lincoln University, plans to offer a revolutionary new device that will allow industrial and wastewater treatment plants to rapidly test toxicity levels in discharges and provide a new level of environmental protection.
