Business Partners

Premier Sponsor Partners

		Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco's Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. IBM New Zealand is a Cisco Systems Gold Certified Partner and won Enterprise Partner of the Year for ANZ in 2005.

		SAP is the world's largest business software company serving more than 34,600 customers worldwide, and the world's third-largest independent software provider overall. We have a rich history of innovation and growth that has made us a true industry leader. Today, SAP employs more than 36,600 people in more than 50 countries. Our professionals are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service and support

Sponsor Partners

		Zeacom is a leading provider of contact centre and call handling solutions with over 1,800 customers in 21 countries. Since 1994, Zeacom has been developing solutions that improve the way customer contacts are handled, regardless of media type, both within the contact centre and throughout the entire organisation.

		Juniper Networks' proven network routing, security and acceleration solutions support the world's most demanding mission-critical networks, enabling service providers, enterprises, governments and research and education institutions to build global business infrastructure tailored to their users, services and applications.

		Vocera® Communications System: Wearable Instant Voice Communication. The Vocera Communications System is a hands-free, voice-activated device worn around the neck that allows doctors, nurses and staff to communicate quickly and easily throughout a hospital environment. It uses 802.11b wireless technology and voice recognition software to establish secure, two-way conversations, so critical answers can be provided instantly. Vocera currently has over 250 installations worldwide, including Blacktown Hospital (Sydney West Area Health Service) and Christchurch Hospital (Canterbury District Health Board).

Technology Partners

		BearingPoint are Management and Technology Consultants.They provide strategic consulting, application services, technology solutions to Global 2000 companies and government organisations. They help customers achieve results by identifying mission critical issues and implementing innovative and customised solutions designed to generate revenue, reduce costs and access the right information at the right time.

		Certus has established itself as a leading provider of IBM technology based solutions in the Asia Pacific region and provides clients a full range of services from consulting through to systems integration and support. Certus delivers complex software projects covering the following areas: Enterprise Architecture Business Process Management and Workflow solutions Web Content Management Solutions Application Development SOA and Web Services Portal Solutions Systems and Storage Management Outsourced Support (Tivoli, DB2, WebSphere, Lotus, Rational) Web Hosting, Application Hosting and Server Housing.

		Convergence specialises in delivering premium IT services to government departments as well as small to medium organisations. They are experts in all areas of IBM software, including integration to Microsoft systems, relational databases and other legacy systems. Their analytical and creative approach to solving business problems results in highly functional and easy-to-use applications.

		Crossware Crossware is an IBM business partner specialising in CRM. Established 15 years ago in Europe, Crossware services clients in Asia, Australia, NZ, and the Pacific Islands, including government and private sector corporate clients. Today Crossware is one of NZ’s largest IBM business partners for the Lotus range of software products and is also a leading local IBM business partner for CRM.

		Gen-i's full suite of IT services, technical strength and expertise, along with Telecom's infrastructure and communications capability combine to deliver innovative ICT solutions. Gen-i helps organisations generate greater value from their IT and telecommunications spend, while managing the transition from legacy networks and systems to converged technologies that will meet business needs today and beyond. Based in 15 locations across New Zealand and Australia, Gen-i provides services and solutions to over 600 corporate, government and business clients in both countries.

		Integral is a medium sized IT company with over 75 staff across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Their industry experience in the architecture and support of mission critical enterprise servers has led many larger organisations to Integral for tailored support that delivers 24x7 up time. In addition their services depth they provide access to leading technical resources which can scale from 1st level Help Desk support all the way to fully outsourced service delivery encompassing all installed technology.

		At Optimation, we optimise technology and give you the freedom to concentrate on building your business. We understand what you need from a technology partner. You need to get the most out of your investments in people, information and systems, and to create a forward-looking technology environment that enables growth. We have a proven track record in helping our customers achieve just that. We offer you simplicity and certainty, while making your environment more flexible and enhancing your operational capabilities. And our people deliver, whatever it takes.


		Quanta Systems is a leading provider of software solutions to the wholesale and retail industries. The software offers superior inventory management techniques and advanced sales processing solutions - we help you get the right stock in the right place at the right time. Quanta's clients range from small local companies to international industry brand names. Quanta have been in business for over 25 years and have developed a stable and well-supported system that is flexible and functional giving your business the opportunity to increase performance and efficiency.


		SAS IT is an independently owned New Zealand company with a 30+ year pedigree. The business has expanded over the years to encompass application development, application integration, facilities management, networking and outsourcing as well as system sales and support. SAS IT has developed many core applications for organisations with unique needs that cannot be catered for by packaged application software - covering waste management, membership and rewards, process manufacturing, order entry, fraud detection, manufacturing, financial systems and much more. The company has been in the outsourcing and hosting business since 1981, offering outsourcing services that are outcomes based and covering management of applications, networks and infrastructure with an end-to-end perspective. Across all of our services, we are practical hands-on people focused on designing, delivering and managing workable solutions.