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Press Releases
Computerworld NZ, December 1 2008
TelstraClear deploys start-up tool in its datacentreTelstraClear has deployed locally developed datacenter management software across its three datacenters in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington. The tool, developed by Auckland based Centeros, (e-centre virtual resident), aims to help datacenter managers more easily manage the assets in their facility, says the company’s founder James Crossley. http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/devt/702FE46C63C7D5C2CC257512000DB79B http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/extra+funds+business+incubators Pete Hodgson 1 October, 2008 Extra funds for business incubators"The enhanced support and extra funding for business incubators will extend their capacity and capability," Pete Hodgson said. The Incubator Support Program was established in 2001 to support business incubators around New Zealand. Business incubators provide assistance to fledgling New Zealand businesses to become established and viable during their start up phase. They do this by providing shared premises, business advice, business services, mentoring; a full-time, hands-on management team, and access to investors, markets and international networks. "The enhanced programme means that business incubators will be able to increase resourcing to better service their client firms, facilitate closer relationships with universities and crown research institutes, expand the range of services they offer to include pre- and post-incubation, and develop international networks with overseas business incubators," Pete Hodgson said. Funding support for selected incubators will be spread over multiple years, giving them more certainty than they currently have with annual funding rounds. "The additional funding, and the greater certainty from multi-year funding, means that incubators will be better able to attract and retain high-quality managers who have the knowledge and networks to successfully drive growth," Pete Hodgson said. The New Zealand incubation industry has developed an international reputation for the quality of its services, evidenced by a recent World Bank study that used New Zealand as an exemplar of best practice. However new practices are emerging as the industry continues its rapid global growth and NZTE will work closely with New Zealand incubators to identify these practices and consult with them when designing and implementing enhancements to the program which will take effect from 1 July 2009. "Evaluations of the Incubator Support Programme in 2004 and again in 2008 found that firms that were incubated had better business outcomes than those that were not. Other research has shown that incubated firms are more likely to remain in business, have accelerated growth potential and have successfully attracted investors," Pete Hodgson said. For further information on business incubators go to www.nzte.govt.nz and click on Business Incubators under Business Development. Founder and chief executive Grace Xue of www.whostolemymoney.comhas been nominated as finalists for the 2008 Innovation Awards in the following category’s . . .Commerce Award - sponsored by Spyglass * Datacom Employer Services * Kiwibank * Who Stole My Money ICT Innovator of the Year - sponsored by Hudson IT&T * Colin Brown - TracMap NZ Limited * Doug McConnell - MiMoMax Wireless Ltd * Grace Xue - Who Stole My Money * Grant McLaren - WorldxChange www.tuanz.org.nz/content/04799af5-b773-4dcd-b558-094abfc65ba6.html NZ HeraldSaturday July 26, 2008By Brooke Donovan Founder and chief executive Grace Xue (www.whostolemymoney.com) said effective budgeting was becoming necessary for people of all ages and incomes, and the number of people seeking advice was on the increase. She said the first thing to look at was what you earn in the hand, how much you spend and what you spend it on.She said it was vital to understand your spending and identify necessary expenses and luxury items. The second step is to plan. Decide on your goal and establish a spending plan that is achievable, sustainable, and tailored to your needs. Finally, you need to track. Monitor your progress and if your situation changes, adjust the plan accordingly. A tracking system might entail pen and paper, a spreadsheet or more automated systems. How to spend less 1. Convenience costs! Whether you're buying groceries at a convenience store or using an ATM machine that charges you extra fees, you're almost always paying more than if you had planned ahead. 2. Do your homework. Especially when it comes to big-ticket items, you can save a lot of money if you know the costs involved and all your options before you buy. 3. Wants vs. needs. Before you buy, ask yourself, "Do I really need this?" If the answer is yes, consider whether it falls within your budget and how it affects your goals. Misconceptions 1. Budgeting is for low earners. Good money management is essential for everyone, even if you earn $260,000. 2. More income = less money stress. New Zealand Herald 5:00AM Tuesday November 13, 2007 Warm to icy beer in seconds Kent Hodgeson The portable gadget, which has a cooling capacity almost four times that of regular ice with the advantage that it doesn't water down your drink, could spell the end of lugging a heavy chilly bin to the beach. The penny dropped for Kent Hodgson, a 22-year-old student from Albany, while having a few quiet ones around a barbecue with his mates early this year. "I thought how cool would it be if we could replicate that. I mean, no one likes warm beer or a diluted drink and I was inspired." Mr Hodgson calls his invention Huski, which is among the 30 exhibits from top graduates of Massey University's Auckland School of Design at the three-day Design Exposure 2007 beginning today at Britomart Pavilion. He explained the rapid cooling beverage process he mastered as being "extremely simple". "You have plastic cooling cells which are pressed down into the dock which houses the liquid carbon dioxide. The liquid CO2 expands and is pressurised into dry ice in the base of the cooling cells ... in a moment. "You then pop it into your drink and then proceed from there as you normally would." With a surface temperature of minus 78.5C, dry ice has a cooling capacity almost four times that of the same amount of regular ice. e-centre deal grows businesses in China North Harbour News 2/5/2008 e-centre opens new door to China
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