Wednesday, 10 December 2008
NZTE launches new CeBIT 2009 Blog
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is gearing up to make a big splash at CeBIT 2009 with a new and returning group of the information and communications technology companies from New Zealand. A new blog about NZ ICT and the visiting NZ ICT companies is being launched this month
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
ZDNet reviews NZ technologies
Saturday, 8 March 2008
iPod giveaway at NZ Pavilion
After a week-long promotion at the New Zealand pavilion Starsoft Ltd would like to announce that Holger Schwahn of Germany is the winner of a brand new iPod. Congratulations! - your prize will be winging its way to you shortly.
Starsoft has been profiling its new Ezidoesit software which is a productivity enhancement for Microsoft Outlook allowing you to schedule tasks directly from your inbox. This saves you time, stress and improves productivity.
Starsoft has been profiling its new Ezidoesit software which is a productivity enhancement for Microsoft Outlook allowing you to schedule tasks directly from your inbox. This saves you time, stress and improves productivity.
Friday, 7 March 2008
And the winner is.....
Yesterday was New Zealand Day, CeBIT's first ever national day. The offical ceremony kicked off at 10am with a New Zealand video clip and speeches from Dr Andreas Gruchow, Board Member of Deustche Messe; New Zealand Minister Hon. Pete Hodgson; and Mr Uwe Jens Neumann, Head of Hamburg@Work (New Zealand's neighbours at CeBIT).
The New Zealand pavilion continued to be a popular destination throughout the day as people thronged to the stand to watch the company presentations and to enter the Air New Zealand sponsored competition to win a trip for two from Germany to New Zealand.
In the evening the New Zealand companies and their VIP guests trekked off to the CeBIT convention centre for our 'Innovation through Collaboration' networking event. Snorred Kiesbou from Tandberg and Dr David Hanson from Hanson Robotics shared insights on their work with New Zealand companies and their perception of New Zealanders as innovative and open-minded.
The evening ended on a high note with the winner of an Air New Zealand trip for two to New Zealand being announced. NZTE would like to congratulate Joerg-Matthias Lenz from Boeblingen, Germany on his win. As it turns out Joerg-Matthias proposed to his wife in New Zealand so he is excited about returning to this 'romantic' country.
Prize winner Joerg-Matthias Lenz with Centruflow's Steve Dickinson and Jonathan Giles who invited him to the event.
The winner with Air NZ staff.
The New Zealand pavilion continued to be a popular destination throughout the day as people thronged to the stand to watch the company presentations and to enter the Air New Zealand sponsored competition to win a trip for two from Germany to New Zealand.
In the evening the New Zealand companies and their VIP guests trekked off to the CeBIT convention centre for our 'Innovation through Collaboration' networking event. Snorred Kiesbou from Tandberg and Dr David Hanson from Hanson Robotics shared insights on their work with New Zealand companies and their perception of New Zealanders as innovative and open-minded.
The evening ended on a high note with the winner of an Air New Zealand trip for two to New Zealand being announced. NZTE would like to congratulate Joerg-Matthias Lenz from Boeblingen, Germany on his win. As it turns out Joerg-Matthias proposed to his wife in New Zealand so he is excited about returning to this 'romantic' country.
Prize winner Joerg-Matthias Lenz with Centruflow's Steve Dickinson and Jonathan Giles who invited him to the event.
The winner with Air NZ staff.
Friday, 29 February 2008
New Zealand Day – New Zealand Cabinet Minister to meet Robot Zeno
Hannover / London, 28th February 2008 – For the first time in its history CeBIT will have a special national day dedicated to New Zealand on 6 March 2008. New Zealand Day was initiated by the “Deutsche Messe AG” and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise to celebrate New Zealand’s innovative ICT technologies and unique culture.
The opening ceremony will take place at 10 am at the New Zealand pavilion (Hall 14, Stand G38). Its guests will include Hon Pete Hodgson, New Zealand’s Minister for Economic Development, Research Science and Technology, and Tertiary Education.
The opening speech will be made by Ernst Raue, Member of the Board, Deutsche Messe AG. Minister Hodgson will then give a brief overview of New Zealand’s ICT industry and the positive relationship between New Zealand and Germany. The New Zealand Consul-General Ms. Jennifer Scoular will also attend the ceremony.
Following the speeches there will be a tour of the New Zealand pavilion at 10.15 am - offering excellent photo and film opportunities of the Minister and VIP guests trying out the interactive technologies at the stand. After the official opening Minister Hodgson will be available for prearranged one-to-one interviews.
Robots and Mice - Technologies for all senses
The opening ceremony will take place at 10 am at the New Zealand pavilion (Hall 14, Stand G38). Its guests will include Hon Pete Hodgson, New Zealand’s Minister for Economic Development, Research Science and Technology, and Tertiary Education.
The opening speech will be made by Ernst Raue, Member of the Board, Deutsche Messe AG. Minister Hodgson will then give a brief overview of New Zealand’s ICT industry and the positive relationship between New Zealand and Germany. The New Zealand Consul-General Ms. Jennifer Scoular will also attend the ceremony.
Following the speeches there will be a tour of the New Zealand pavilion at 10.15 am - offering excellent photo and film opportunities of the Minister and VIP guests trying out the interactive technologies at the stand. After the official opening Minister Hodgson will be available for prearranged one-to-one interviews.
Robots and Mice - Technologies for all senses
During the tour visitors will see the highlights of New Zealand’s technology. The latest developments include the adaptive robot Zeno, who gets smarter over time, recognises his environment and is able to react just like a human being – a real breakthrough in artificial intelligence. Visitors will also be introduced to a revolutionary device held between thumb and forefinger which may well replace the computer mouse.
Companies exhibiting at the New Zealand stand will hold introductory presentations from 11 am – 4 pm providing insights into their latest products.
Prize draw - Win a trip to New Zealand
There will be a prize draw for stand visitors to win a return trip for two from Germany to New Zealand courtesy of Air New Zealand.
About Hon Pete Hodgson
Hon Pete Hodgson is Minister for Economic Development, Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology. He has been a member of the New Zealand parliament since 1990 and held various positions in the government over the last nine years.
About Jennifer Scoular
Ms. Jennifer Scoular is the Consul-General and Trade Commissioner for New Zealand in Germany. Her position combines a diplomatic and representational role for New Zealand with responsibility for easing the way for New Zealand companies to export into Germany and Northern and Central Europe. Jennifer has been in the role since January 2007, following nearly 20 years in senior roles in exporting and in merchant banking.
About Ernst Raue
Mr. Ernst Raue has been a member of the Board of Directors of “Deutsche Messe AG” for the last eight years and hosts CeBIT.
About New Zealand’s IT industry pavilion at CeBIT
The pavilion situated in Hall 14 Stand G38 is part of an initiative run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). NZTE supports New Zealand’s IT and telecommunications industry in Europe and aims to highlight the technology expertise within New Zealand. NZTE serves as a point of contact for international importers, agents, distributors, traders and investors with innovative companies from New Zealand. There are 39 NZTE branches, including offices in London, UK and Hamburg, Germany.
To arrange briefings at the stand or interviews with the Minister please contact:
Grant Butler Coomber
Phone: +49 (0) 89 517 39 484
Email: nzte@gbcpr.de
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