The Victorian Government is a proud sponsor of the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards 2012. The Victorian Government is committed to positioning the state of Victoria, Australia as an investment destination for innovative New Zealand technology firms.
The Department of Business and Innovation (DBI), within the Victorian Government, helps grow Victoria's diverse and vibrant economy. DBI engages with businesses and provides strategic planning advice, targeted business development assistance and encourages investment and trade.
DBI aims to create an environment in Victoria that supports research, innovation and commercialisation, and encourages sector engagement and investment attraction by technology industries.
Victoria offers technology companies a competitive and dynamic business environment, skilled and innovative workforce, supportive government and access to world-class infrastructure. In addition, Victoria is globally connected and is also a gateway to the Asia Pacific region.
For dynamic New Zealand technology companies looking to grow globally, Victoria is the natural place from which to expand into the Australian marketplace.
The Victorian Government provides high quality support to international investors to enable collaboration, business development and R&D opportunities.
Prominent technology companies operating out of Victoria include IBM, Microsoft, NEC, Ericsson, Infosys, NetApp, Fujitsu, Huawei, Siemens, Telstra, NBN Co, Computershare, MelbourneIT, REA Group, carsales.com.au and SEEK.
New Zealand technology leaders including AAPT, Gen-i, Xero and Tait Communications have all chosen Victoria as a suitable location to grow their globally focused capabilities.
The Victorian Government encourages the growth of the technology industry and offers support for other New Zealand technology companies to establish operations in our state.
To find out more about Victoria's ICT industry and how to invest in Victoria visit www.mmv.vic.gov.au or www.invest.vic.gov.au/information-technology
