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Over 60 Technology Companies Benefit From ANZA Technology Network Boot Camps

ANZA Technology Network has further cemented it leadership role in preparing emerging growth Australian and New Zealand technology companies for the challenges of going global.

In the last month over sixty companies attended the eleven ANZA Boot Camps held around Australia and New Zealand. The Boot Camps transformed many technology executives into finely tuned ‘pitch makers’ by the end of the sessions and prepared many of them for the upcoming trip to the US to attend the ANZA Technology Network Conference.

What is particularly challenging for many Aussie and Kiwi technology executives is carefully crafting communication messages which engage and excite an audience about their innovative technology solutions. It’s not the technology, but the opportunity which raises eye brows and opens doors for companies as they expand their global networks. And to take a technology solution and convert into hard edged relevant pitch is a challenge for most of us.

ANZA pulled together a top quality group of panelists for the Boot Camps who worked closely with the participating companies. ANZA wants to thank these executives for their time and expertise to ensure the participating companies gained real value from the Boot Camps.

David Cannington, CEO
ANZA Technology Network

The 4th Annual
Australian and New Zealand Technology Showcase Conference
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto, CA
November 13-15, 2005

www.anzatechnet.com/conference2005

Three Day, One Day and Dinner Attendee Packages Available
Register here

Three days of networking, showcasing and educating in Silicon Valley with senior technology executives from Australia, New Zealand and the US.

Introducing the ANZA Technology Network keynote speakers:


Gary Wiseman General Manager Intel Optical Platform Division Monday 14th Lunch	Greg Galanos Managing Director Mobius Venture Capital Tuesday 15th Lunch k


Peter Barrett Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of Engineering, Microsoft TV Division Tuesday 15th Dinner	George Foster Graduate School of Business, Stanford Graduate School of Business Monday 14th Dinner

Conference Highlights

Microsoft Briefing Wednesday November 16th, 2005

On November 16th, Microsoft cordially invites you to attend a technical briefing at its Silicon Valley campus near the ANZA tech event hotel. We will feature a full day agenda with overviews of our technology roadmap and other key initiatives. Topics will include a general Microsoft technology roadmap, a deeper discussion on Microsoft server technologies, security overview, demonstrations of the latest developer innovations for Vista and designers, and an overview of Microsoft Research investments on next generation technologies. We will work with the ANZA tech team on logistics for that day and a detailed agenda is forthcoming.

Showcasing Australian and New Zealand Innovative Technology

Some of Australia’s and New Zealand most innovative technology companies will be showcased at the conference. The companies will present powerful five minutes pitches to the Silicon Valley audience on Tuesday 14 th November.

Be the first to meet these exciting growth technology companies offering the following solutions:

Data Management, Packaging Design eBusiness, Learning Relationship Management (LRM), Enterprise Architecture, Financial Product Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Automation, Sporting Performance Technology, Residential Construction Management, Enterprise Wide IT & Telco Technology, Learning Simulator For Amateur Musicians, Intranet & Extranet Software, Workplace Injury Management, Recruitment and Training Software, Speed Reading, Memory Improvement, Vocabulary Training Software, Cancer Treatment Technology and more...

For more details on showcasing companies, see the list below or visit : http://www.anzatechnet.com/conference2005/conference_presenters.html

Industry Leading Panelists and Speakers

ANZA Technology Network has compiled an impressive list of leading executives as business forum panelists. Many of them are Australian and New Zealand expats who have found success in the US. These panelists will participate in seven business forums covering success stories, funding alternatives, exit strategies, bootstrap marketing and other critical business areas.

For a list of panelists: http://www.anzatechnet.com/conference2005/conference_forum.html

The Guy Manson Award Sponsored by DEMO

Two companies will be selected to win the coveted Guy Manson Award. The winning companies will be invited to showcase at the leading industry DEMO conference which is renowned for launching new technologies.

The prize will be awarded at the Gala Dinner on Tuesday 15 th November.

Find about who won the Guy Manson Award last year: http://www.anzatechnet.com/conference2004/

Great Networking Opportunities

Meet and greet conference delegates at the opening cocktail party on Sunday 13th November, lunches on the Monday and the Tuesday and the Gala Dinner on Tuesday night 15 th November.

Showcasing Company Descriptions

Absolute Data Group
www.absolutedata.com
Contact: Ms Tammy Halter
thalter@absolutedata.com

Absolute Data Group (ADG) was founded in 1997 with a background in Military technical and procedural documentation backed by an extensive knowledge of SGML and XML technologies. ADG customers now span many industries, including Telecommunications, Aviation and Legal Publishing. ADG’s experience in critical documentation has led us to be the preferred partner to the Australian Defence Department, the Australian Aerospace Industry and leading Publishers, with both our R4i CSDB Server and Accuro technology. ADG are an ISO 9001:2000 Certified company, Government ITC approved, Defence Recognised Supplier, and are a Federal Government endorsed supplier.

Amcor
www.ispek.com
Contact: Fred van den Hout
fredv@sunclipse.com

Amcor, a leading global packaging company developed iSpek(tm) in 2000. iSpek(tm) is the most automated integrated and innovative web delivered packaging development service in the market. Packaging consumers realize improved speed to market, more efficient solutions and reduced costs while suppliers realize reduced costs and reduced process complexity. Amcor has realized significant benefits across its businesses in Australasia and the US and delivered new acclaimed value to its customers. The opportunity exists to exploit a $35B plus market for the services iSpek(tm) provides to packaging suppliers, industry service providers and packaging consumers.

Archer College
www.archercollege.com
Contact: Mark Keough
mark@archercollege.com

Archer College offers training for both individuals and small, medium and large organisations. Successful learning outcomes are delivered using the Archer College Learning Relationship Management (LRM) a methodology and core process available as an out tasking service to enterprise clients. A key feature of Archer College is its extensive Course Library and its use of the latest Internet technologies to manage and deliver consistent and effective Workforce Development.

Avolution
www.avolution.com.au
Contact: Dr Tim O'Neill
Tim.ONeill@avolution.com.au

Avolution offers the ABACUS solution that enables revolutionary change in the strategic guidance of complex enterprise environments. Whether analysing the characteristics of your current business processes, or designing the performance of an IT upgrade, ABACUS gives an organisation control over complexity - across people, processes and technologies.

Axcess Consulting Group
www.axcess.com.au
Contact: Kelvin Poole
kelvin.poole@axcess.com.au

Axcess support and develop a world class solution for the finance industry in the loan and investment management space. Traditionally services to this $8000B US industry are very fragmented and our software offers the most flexible, end to end solution available today. Our clients achieve major benefits in the areas of cost savings, process efficiency and product speed to market.

Brookstone Technologies Pty Limited
www.brookstone.com.au
Contact: Dr Errol Pollnow
ehpollnow@brookstone.com.au

The BrookstoneVirtualOffice™ is the multi-award winning leader in Next Generation Business Productivity Solutions that enable small-to-medium businesses to manage the knowledge maintained within their organization as a key asset. With functionalities ranging from comprehensive CRM to assist businesses to acquire, develop and retain profitable customer relationships through to Activities Tracking, Project Management, and Customer Care, the BrookstoneVirtualOffice™ empowers your employees to better manage their activities, whilst the built-in workflow provides real and effective control

Direct access to all knowledgebase information can be achieved wirelessly via a PDA or SmartPhone. All workflow routines are also accessible wirelessly from the remote device, with access/update capability, including for Activities, Customer Care calls and Contacts. Various modules are also available as add-ons to Microsoft CRM, providing significant functionality and workflow enhancement to Microsoft CRM. Be completely productive whilst away from your office - Any Time, Any Place, Any Device . . .

Decideware
www.decideware.com
Contact: Viji Ratnam
vratnam@decideware.com

Decideware develops on-demand business software applications. We currently serve software to more than 80 client sites across the world, supported by a network of sales & consulting partners in the USA, UK/Europe, Australia and Asia. "Relationship Optimizer" is a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tool that helps procurement managers assess and improve supplier performance.

Digislide
www.digislide.com.au
Contact : Luceille Outhred
luceille.outhred@digislide.com.au

Digislide is a leading research and development company focusing on commercializing innovative video projection and communications products for rapidly growing world markets. Digislide's clever products target the burgeoning mobile phone, video games and home entertainment industries, adding increased benefits and enjoyment to existing products and leisure activities. Digislide has a strong intellectual property portfolio of patents, trademarks and registered designs and in conjunction with its business partners, anticipates continued growth via the licensing and manufacture of its exciting video projection and communications technologies.

Embedded Technologies Corporation
www.embedtechcorp.com
Contact: Martin Cebis
mcebis@embedtechcorp.com

Many potential users of automation find it too hard or costly to implement leaving this critical process only accessible by large corporations.

Embedded Technologies Corporation Pty Ltd (ETCorp) has released the world’s first true Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) system that greatly simplifies the continuous monitoring, control and management of processes at the heart of a business enterprise or research project. Known as the GPAC System™, ETCorp’s solution for automation problems offers an alternative to conventional PLC based controls. ETCorp’s offering complements existing automation solutions and takes automation to new users. Scalability, flexibility, simplicity and low total cost of ownership are the key benefits that these users tell us they need in order to use automation.

This innovative plug and play automation system from Embedded Technologies makes process automation simpler, more economic and more flexible allowing expanding enterprises to access the benefits of process automation currently only available to large corporations. ET Corps’ solution is Automation Made Easy (TM)

Fusion Sport
www.fusionsport.com
Contact: Craig TOBLER
craig.tobler@fusionsport.com

Fusion Sport is a Sport Technology company, developing training and coaching equipment to enhance the performance of elite athletes. Our SmartSpeed technology has received wide spread exceptance in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Our key customers include the Australian, English and Scottish Institutes of Sport, and leading rugby teams such as the New Zealand All Blacks, soccer clubs including Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

IPFX
www.ipfx.com
Contact: Ken Erskine
ken.erskine@ipfx.com

IPFX is a dynamic developer and distributor of Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) solutions with clients in Asia Pacific and Europe. With CTI becoming the technology of choice for enterprises, IPFX is strategically placed for rapid growth by providing a fully integrated and feature rich suite of solutions including SIP IP telephony, Presence, Unified Messaging, Contact Centers, Attendant Consoles, Voice Recorders and CTI functionality, with a single management interface. All modules are available with PC clients integrated into MS Outlook, Lotus Notes and GroupWise.

With over 1,100 systems and 200,000 end users today, IPFX is delivering significant improvement in employee productivity to its clients. IPFX markets through an extensive and highly regarded reseller network to whom it offers high level training and support to both customers and resellers. IPFX is ready to grow rapidly in the US.

Imagemation
www.imagemation.net
Contact: Aaron Savory
savorya@imagemation.com.au

Established in 1995, IMAGEMATION is an industry leading software development company specializing in mobile technologies and DOT.NET. Our flagship product ClickHome (www.clickhome.biz) is the Australian market leader in scheduling management software for the residential home building market and has sites in 4 different states. 2004/2005 was ClickHome’s first year and has already been purchased by several of the nation’s best builders and has become the industry preferred solution for Site Supervisor software.

ClickHome is a software system for managing project home construction, it provides building companies with detailed information to control and manage projects in the field. ClickHome gives supervisors another day every week.

Insight Systems International
www.insightsys.biz
Contact: Mark Smith
mark.smith@insightsys.biz

Insight reduces the cost and risk of Complex Enterprise Wide IT & Telco expenditure. Enterprises in the US spend upwards of $800 Billion every year on IT and Telco. One of the biggest issues is the complexity and control of this spend, which makes it extremely difficult to reduce costs and make sure your suppliers are providing you with the best outcomes for your organization. Insight is in the business of simplifying this process and delivering significant cost savings of in excess up to 25. We assisted a major Asian bank which had over 700 sites, 30 cost centers, 10 service providers, and more than 26 competing internal systems reduce its cost by 26% whilst ensuring compliance and Control over its expenditure. We are looking to grow the US market.

In the Chair
www.inthechair.com
Contact: David Evans
david@inthechair.com

In the Chair lets the 60 million amateur musicians in the US play with professionals instead of practicing alone in front of sheet music. It’s a simulator that places you inside the virtual environment of a professional band; more like a video game than homework. The technology is a music judgment system for which we hold a PCT. It gives users feedback on pitch, timing, loudness and tone so they get better, faster and can work any kind of music. In the Chair also works across networks so you can play with the world's great musicians from your living room.

Intranet DASHBOARD
www.intranetdashboard.com
Contact: Campbell Dobbin
campbell@adweb.com.au

Intranet DASHBOARD has developed the worlds leading intranet & extranet software. Every organisation has problems with their intranet. Intranet DASHBOARD solves these problems; because its instant, its integrated, and it comes bundled with 35 clever intranet applications at no extra cost. Intranet DASHBOARD now runs the worlds largest consolidated intranet, at Shell International, and has a rapidly growing US client base. Intranet DASHBOARD has great success running a global business from Australia, however, with 65% of Intranet & extranet enquiries coming from the USA, Intranet DASHBOARD realises it must now set up a sales and support network in the USA.

JobFit Systems International
www.jobfitsystem.com
Contact: Jenny Legge
jenny.legge@jobfitsystem.com

Workplace injuries are a billion dollar a week problem for American businesses. JobFit Systems International, specialists in workplace injury management, have developed the JobFit System - a unique (patent pending) program that compares worker capabilities to job demands to reduce the number and costs of sprains and strains in the workplace. Used by employers, insurance companies and rehabilitation providers, the JobFit System is the missing piece in the puzzle of fitting workers to jobs and jobs to workers.

myinternet Limited
www.myinternet.com.au
Contact: Mark Lamont
mark@myinternet.com.au

Myinternet, part of the CSM Group, is a global technology company focused on the education market. myinternet currently services over 3 million students and teachers across 3 continents, bringing the Internet into the classroom, enhancing learning in a secure, safe environment. U.S Government No Child Left Behind and EETT funding, along with increasing state spending, demonstrate correct timing in the billion-dollar 110,000 schools U.S. market. For a decade, myinternet's proprietary software has been refined through feedback from 7000 school customers. Our cost-effective, scalable solutions have supported some of the world’s largest education ICT projects, delivering improvement for school systems, and profitable, double digit growth for our channels. myinternet are looking for distributors and partners to launch our offering in the U.S.

Precept Systems
www.preceptsystems.com
Contact: Tony Blomfield
tonyb@distributech.co.nz

Precept Systems specialize in providing advanced integrated software solutions to the Healthcare sector. Precept Systems are designed to enable the health community provide a more efficient, consistent and cost effective quality of care. Precept Systems deliver a unique integrated approach by successfully matching available staff and equipment resources, to patient care needs. This provides for effective care-tracking and allows audits and assessments to be meaningfully applied to the care planning process. Precept Systems are based on the POETIC healthcare events model (Patient Outcome Enhancement Through Integrated Care). While the optimum patient outcome is always the primary objective, this needs to be built on rigorous cost, funding and resource control. The Poetic Clinical and Administrative Information Repository integrates all Precept Systems individual products into one coherent enterprise view.

PrimeKey CRM
www.autam.com
Contact: Erron Criddle
ec@autam.com

With executives being bombarded with information on a minute to minute basis, the challenge is to find a simple solution to organize information and to maximize executive time management. Autam Software has developed an innovative solution, PrimeKey CRM, which brings "a personal assistant" to the desktop/PDA . This simple to learn and simple to use solution will ensure executives manage their time and organize their documents; resulting in improved productivity and enhanced executive satisfaction. PrimeKey CRM brings "the personal assistant" to the desktop/PDA.

Recruitment Systems
www.recruitmentsystems.com.au
Contact: Neil Bolton
Neil.Bolton@RecruitmentSystems.com.au

Recruitment Systems produces and sells a core business system for recruitment agencies which underpins and drives forward state of the art recruitment companies. By its very operation we dramatically increase the gross margin of our clients, not merely by reducing costs, but by directly increasing profit. Our subscription business model has enabled us to already surpass break-even on our existing client base alone. Merely maintaining our sales growth over the last 9 months we will see an EBIT increment to 140% in 18 months.

RocketReader
www.rocketreader.com
Contact: Simon Ronald
simon@rocketreader.com

RocketReader’s award winning software products are creating a new generation of fast and accurate readers. From pre-readers through to professional readers RocketReader develops speed, accuracy and reading stamina. RocketReader dominates the internet in speed reading and reading proficiency and is preparing for the charge into schools, colleges and homes. RocketReaderKids teaches children to read using an excellent technique that prevents the onset of poor reading habits. RocketReader for students and adults eliminates the three bad reading habits of eye skip back, vocalization and excessive eye use during reading. RocketReader transforms reading speed and accuracy unleashing academic and career opportunities!

VibraQ Corporation
www.vibraQ.com
Contact: Barry Hobson
bhobson@vibraQ.com

Medical device company VibraQ Corporation has developed world first planetary vibration technology to treat inflammatory tissue health disorders such as Lymphedema. Clinical studies have shown the technology to be extremely effective in stimulating the transport of lymphatic fluid in a limb of patients with a malfunctioning lymphatic system. It is estimated that 30% of patients who undergo surgery or radiotherapy for breast cancer or prostate cancer will develop secondary Lymphedema and it's VibraQ technology that is well positioned to capture a major portion of this therapeutic market.

Don’t miss the only conference in the US which exclusively showcases Australian and New Zealand technology. Register today

David Cannington
CEO
Office: 415-457-5472
Cell: 415-497-4754
david@anzatechnet.com