Monday, 7 April 2008

WBOP-ICT Live


The Western Bay of Plenty ICT Cluster website has just gone 'live'.

As I prepare to pack my bags in London, my thoughts are beginning to focus on 'things' back home. The upcoming '“Technology for Smarter Business” Tradeshow' in Tauranga is one such 'thing'.

Scheduled for Wednesday 21st May at Baycourt, the purpose of the expo is to provide an opportunity for local ICT companies to showcase their products and services to businesses in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. In particular, it is to encourage large companies that currently access ICT goods and services from outside the region to give local suppliers a chance to provide the same. The support of the region’s larger businesses will increase the opportunities for local ICT businesses to grow.

It is a cool concept and I will be there. The Stay in the Bay portal was developed two years ago by The WH Consultancy, in association with Priority One. It provides an e-marketplace for local Bay companies to trade together. It was launched at Baycourt. It will be demonstrated again at Baycourt on the 21st.

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