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» A Note from the CEO
During a recent trip to Australia I had the pleasure of presenting in front of over 120 executives in Perth and Adelaide. I was supported by 5 CEO’s of ANZA Tech Alumni companies who spoke about their experiences in the US and how ANZA Tech is making a real difference for businesses like theirs as they approach the US market.
Two of those companies were YourAmigo (www.youramigo.com) and Power Solutions (www.power-solutions.com.au) who showcased at the first ANZA Tech conference back in June 2002. Both companies have set up offices in the US and are experiencing growth. We will be highlighting their success stories in future ANZA Tech newsletters.
The power of networking was the important theme at both events as the CEO’s impressed on the audiences that building their network in the US is a critical skill and business process. They personally thanked me for the work ANZA Tech has done over the last four years in building a vibrant and dynamic network.
I in turn thank the hundreds of executives who have engaged with ANZA Tech, who have donated their time and expertise, and who have advocated for the important mission of ANZA Technology Network.
ANZA Tech is making a difference and we are being appreciated by successful entrepreneurs in Australia, New Zealand and the US.
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David Cannington, CEO
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Next ANZA Tech. Event in Silicon Valley - US Venture Capital is going Global
Date of Event: Thursday, April 14 2005, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Registration Time: 6:00 PM
Location: DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary LLP
To register, click here
Presentation Overview
With the continued globalization of the technology industry there is a growing appreciation that many outstanding companies worthy of VC Investment are born outside the US.
More US VC's are looking at off shore technology start ups and Establishing partnerships with off shore Venture Capital firms.
This exciting Passport Group event has attracted a group of some of the Valley's leading VC's who have invested in off shore technology companies. Listen to why they invested in the companies, what model they used, how the deal was done and why the companies off shore roots were not a deterrent for investing.
Moderator
Tom Cervantez Partner Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Panelists
Alain Azan - Managing Director, Sofinnova Ventures
George Chen - Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Advisor, H&Q Asia Pacific
Christopher Chu - Partner, Pacific Ventures Partners
John Scull - General Partner, DFJ Southern Cross Fund
Tim Wilson - General Partner, Partech International
» Sponsors Support the 2005 ‘Gateway to US’ Conference Program
2004 Gold Sponsors of the ‘Gateway to the US’ Conference Program, Microsoft, Air New Zealand and Western Australian Government, have confirmed their ongoing support of this innovative program by taking Gold Sponsorship again this year. Further, Austrade has stepped up to become a Gold Sponsor for the 2005 Program. Macquarie Bank and the South Australian Government have confirmed their support once again.
The 2005 Gateway to the US Conference Program website will be officially launched on May 1 st, 2005 and the US Experts Tour is planned for the end of July. More news will be announced as the program unfolds.
» Can you host Monash and Melbourne IT and MBA Interns this year?
Over the last three years Silicon Valley companies have benefited greatly from hosting outstanding interns from Monash and Melbourne University We are now looking for hosts for the 2005/6 intern program. Doug McCown says it all:
"Over the years I have had several interns that have worked for me and at times the fear is that the amount of training & assistance that has to go into the person may not be worth what the output ends up being. In this case I feel that it has been a "Win-Win" situation.....Flextronics has been able to gain something that we needed but really did not have the time for and in exchange Peter was able to be exposed to a large corporate data warehousing environment which I hope will benefit him as he proceeds out into the business world after his studies complete."
Doug McCown, Director of Data Warehousing, Flextronics Inc. |
The 2005/2006 internship program will run from November 2005 – February 2006 and companies for next year’s program are being finalized in March 2005. If you are interested in becoming a part of this exciting opportunity or have any questions, please contact david@anzatechnet.com
» Looking for a Speaker – Free WIFI Deployment in Global Capital Cities
Is there anyone in the network who can speak with authority about how Australian and New Zealand cities are deploying free WIFI? If so, we might have a speaking spot at an upcoming event in the US. Please send your credentials to david@anzatechnet.com.
» ANZA Technology Network Alumni News
Lateral Sands Group Acquires SMR Electronics
Expands Lateral Sands ability to provide microelectronics design services
Perth, Australia (22 Feb 2005) – The key shareholders of Lateral Sands, a Perth-based microelectronics design firm, today announced that they have acquired its only Perth-based competitor, SMR Electronics.
“This is an important strategic step for the Lateral Sands Group who until now have had a North American focus. SMR Electronics has an excellent Australasian track record and contact base,” said Scott Goodheart, CEO of Lateral Sands.
Mr. Goodheart went on to say, “Lateral Sands has an excellent reputation in Silicon Valley, USA, and consequently we have placed much of our attention and resources into this key market for the past five years.
The acquisition of SMR Electronics will enable the Lateral Sands Group to confidently operate locally in Australia, as well as in additional overseas markets such as New Zealand and Singapore.
SMR Electronics will continue to trade under its own banner, and will benefit from the marketing and engineering resources that Lateral Sands will provide.
About Lateral Sands:
As a specialist provider of micro-electronic design and verification services to companies based predominantly in Silicon Valley, California, Lateral Sands couples the vast expertise of its engineers with a commitment to quality to help its clients maximize the return on their R&D investments.
Lateral Sands is a privately owned company founded in Perth, Western Australia. Operational since 1999, Lateral Sands has a proven business model whereby its engineers work predominantly in its Perth office but also on-site in Silicon Valley.
More information on Lateral Sands can be found on their Web site at www.lateralsands.com.
» ANZA Tech. is pleased to co-sponsor Software 2005
ANZA Tech. is pleased to co-sponsor Software 2005, the leading forum for software industry executives. April 26-27th, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
Software 2005 is a one-stop event that delivers best practices for the entire life cycle of a software company with sessions on funding, development, launch, scaling, liquidity, and managing in mature markets. The conference features a powerful lineup of speakers, breakout groups, and networking opportunities -- all designed to provide insight into the most important challenges facing software executives today.
Keynote speakers include:
| - Scott Cook |
Chairman Executive Committee, Intuit |
| - Jim Goodnight |
Chairman & CEO, SAS |
| - Roger McNamee |
Co-founder and general partner of Integral Capital Partners, Silver Lake Partners, and Elevation Partners. |
| - Charles Phillips |
President, Oracle |
| - S. Ramadorai |
Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services |
| - Shane Robison |
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Technology Officer, Hewlett-Packard Company |
See all the details and register online at http://www.software2005.com
» Event of Interest in Silicon Valley – April 6th, 2005
The DIGITAL CITY 2005
San Francisco, Philadelphia, Seattle among several other American cities have announced their intention to provide free WIFI for their constituents. A dozen US states have already adopted laws restricting or barring municipalities from offering broadband services. Why all these decisions from the different parties? What is expected by City Halls, Telecom incumbents, service providers, technology providers, and citizens.
The Digital City Forum is a Silicon Valley initiative that will organize a series of 8 events to review the position of the different parties involved in the United States as well as one special event on what is happening abroad.
In our first event, we have invited officials from the San Francisco, San Jose, Milpitas and San Carlos Mayor's offices to present their views on this aspect. We want to give them the opportunity to explain the reasons why they have chosen or not to provide free WIFI in their towns.
- What are the services they expect to see?
- How will it work and what technology they have chosen if they chose any.
- Will it really be free?
If you are interested in helping us, let us know as well. You may also forward this invitation to people you know who could be interested.
When: Wednesday April 6th, 6:30PM to 9PM
Program: 6:30PM registration and networking, 7PM: Panel and speakers presentation, 8:30: Q&A
Location: Pillsbury Winthrop LLP, 2475 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304
» Forbes Conference Comes to Sydney: 30th August to 1st September 2005
The Conference is open to CEO/President level delegates of major corporations and is one of the most prestigious events on the international business calendar. The NSW and Commonwealth Governments are joint host sponsors. CEO/President level executives interested in participating in the Conference should e-mail Caroline.Seagrove@business.nsw.gov.au.
More information on the conference is available on the Forbes website at www.forbesconferences.com
» Job Opportunities
With over 4,000 executives in the network, ANZA Technology Network is a powerful vehicle to advertise job opportunities or to conduct a tailored search for global technology executives. Please contact david@anzatechnet.com for details on how we can help your search.
A leading Australian technology company with international aspirations is looking for a CTO. Details as follows:
CTO for Managed Hosting Services Company
Virtual.Offis is seeking a bright & enthusiastic Chief Technology Officer.
This is a full-time position located at Offis' Network Operations Center in Pyrmont, NSW.
You will serve as a senior strategic leader responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the provisioning of Offis' services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership within the network management and customer service department
- Maintain and enhance a customer focused high performance service department
- Lead the Network Services team, developing effective engagement, job satisfaction, performance management and staff development
- Ensure effective risk management and controls are in place for Offis' services
- Be responsible for purchasing necessary network and server equipment and enhancing existing supplier arrangements
- Support pre- and post sales services within a technology framework
Your skills include:
- sound understanding of data-center network and security requirements (IP, VLANS, VPNS, LAN / WAN)
- hands-on configuration of network devices (Cisco IOS routers and switches, Cisco Pix Firewalls, Cisco VPN concentrators etc.)
- sound knowledge of running mail servers, DNS servers, antivirus servers
- experience with network monitoring and reporting tools (preferably Tivoli/IBM IT director, MRTG etc.)
- sound experience with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
- sound experience with Intel based server hardware (IBM xSeries)
Additional bonus skills (not required): Basic Lotus Domino administrator and designer experience.
A$100K package.
It is expected that you will have about 5+ years IT experience with tertiary qualifications. Please send resume and details to david@anzatechnet.com
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