Congratulations to Rod Drury and Xero on their International Technium Challenge win in Wales. It is great news for all New Zealand software developers that such recognition should be given to 'one of our own'.
Entry into any offshore market is a challenge and there is no doubt that Xero's UK market entry will be assisted by the support that goes with their success in Cardiff.
Though I am now based in New Zealand, Pingar has its own well established network in the UK. It's not surprising given our ICT background there. In February, we added to that network.
The Global Entrepreneur Programme gave Pingar 'Geenlight' status as a 'Technology of Enormous Potential'. The Global Entrepreneur Programme is sponsored and managed by UK Trade & Investment.
By engaging with programmes such as this, Pingar can access key networks for advice and assistance in both Government and private sector organisations. A 'dealmaker' has been assigned to Pingar by the Programme and we are beginning to explore the opportunities this might bring. This type of 'global engagement' is key to New Zealand ICT offshore ambitions, as evidenced by Xero's own success last week. Long may it continue.
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