FASTForward 08

I had expected to depart Auckland today for FASTForward 08. It is being held in Orlando, Florida over the next three days.

Pingar's nomination to present at the UK Technology, Innovation and Growth Forum in London next month has changed all that. John Beer, my UK Pingar partner, is traveling to Florida instead.

It is a fact that few truly international technology conferences are held in New Zealand. It does mean that NZ ICT businesses need to go that 'extra mile' when compared to competitors in countries such as the UK or the US. Global engagement demands an NZ presence at such conferences. This is one significant aspect Pingar's planned entry and expansion into the UK market will address.