I am joining other ICT companies in Tauranga / BOP for a BOP ICT Cluster meeting tonight.
Mike Dennehy, CEO of Vision Software, will share his experiences of setting up an office in Australia. Mike will also provide practical advice on making funding applications to FRST and NZTE.
Although Tauranga is often seen by Kiwis living outside the Bay as being a retirement and beach destination, there is in fact a thriving ICT sector in the region.
The BOP ICT Cluster has approximately 130 member companies and a number are creating great software applications. Companies I have got to know a little here include Jodie Tipping's Cucumber Software which produce a feature rich suite of products including LawSuite, HealthSuite and GlobalSuite. Roy Simpson and Ray Hunter own Origen, an enterprise solutions company which provides quality software systems to Local Government throughout New Zealand. Radford Software has developed a range of software solutions for the Avocado and Pipfruit industries managing the orchard to coldstore path and beyond.
Having a vibrant regional ICT Cluster (supported by Priority One, the local Western BOP Enterprise Agency) provides a great opportunity for local companies working in this space to network and discuss issues of common interest. Sure - living in the Bay does offer a lifestyle that many might envy. My own belief is that it actually enhances the working environment and certainly provides no barrier to creating really innovative and export-potential ICT businesses.
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