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INSIDER
AUTUMN 2015
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IN THIS EDITION
Homeboy Releases World’s Smartest Home Security System
BTP Construction Update
Fugro Geospatial Moving With The Times2
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Now servicing
Brisbane Technology Park
BTP Westlink Green
BTP Northshore Hamilton
InfoMine Founder Inducted into International Mining Hall of Fame
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A2K Technologies Pty LtdAbsolutely BrilliantAlchemia Pty LtdAdaptive InsightsAlliance Power and DataAnteo Diagnostics LtdANTVASCTAstra ZenecaAspediaASGASSA ABLOYAust BrokersAuscriptAustralian Steel InstituteAustralia New Agribusiness &Chemical GroupAuspro Group Pty Ltd.Australian Environment TechnologyAvigilon Asia PacificAxiapacBayer Crop ScienceBecton Dickinson Pty LtdBGC Contracting Pty LtdBiotechnix AustraliaBright DevicesBTP ServicesBurkert Fluid ControlsByteCraftCEEDCement AustraliaCentium SoftwareCertain SoftwareCivil Contractors FederationCNC Project ManagementCOOK MedicalCredit One Daton GroupDavid Evans GroupDeacon Construction RecruitmentDejan SEO Pty LtdEndress & HauserEnergy Wise GroupEnviroCom AustraliaEvent ZeroFinal Trim Operators Fire & Safety Systems Flowlink Enterprises Pty LtdFreshStart Coffee and Juice BarFugro Spatial Solutions Pty LtdFujitsu General (Aust) Pty Ltd. Gilmore EngineersGreenleaf EnterprisesHema Maps Pty Ltd
G2 MicrosystemsGEO Inventions Consulting ServicesGoldenwater Mortgage ServicesGrow Money Hayman ElectricalHallmarkHIllrossHills Health SolutionsHomemakersHost Networks Pty LtdiAutomationIdeallIMCD Australia LimitedInfomine AustraliaInnotech/Mass Electronics Pty LtdInsulated Panel Council AustralasiaIntegria Healthcare Pty LtdInteractive Pty LtdInvensys RailIn Vitro TechnologiesJASCO Applied Sciences AustraliaJohnson & JohnsonJJ Richards ElectricalKunquian International EnergyLaminar CommunicationsLandis & Gyr Pty LtdLandmarkLayer 127Leaf Resources LimitedLou J Murray & CoMarkinson Business Software SolutionsMail Boxes EtcMerlon TechnologiesMETMicreoMobile TechnologiesMontroseAccessMPS Health VisionMultigate Medical Products Pty LtdMultiTrode Pty LtdNanjing Yingsheng Process Mineralogy Consulting LimitedNano Silicon Pty LtdNapiers Finacial ServicesNewVoice AustraliaNitto Kohki Australia Pty LtdNu-Mega Ingredients Pty LtdOneSchoolOutsource Institute of TechnologyPacific Data SystemsParratech Pty Ltd. Pernod Ricard
Pharma to MarketPinstripe CafeProjects Etc Pty Ltd‘Q’ Club Buyers GroupQueensland MotorwaysQTIFQinetic Pty LtdQponics LimitedQMI SolutionsQueensland HealthReal InstituteRetail MarketingRSL (QLD)RS Franchise GroupS.A.F.E. InitiativeSanofi-Aventis Consumer Sherpa Operational Excellence HealthcareSeymour WhyteShelston IPShine RealtySiemensSICK GroupSilanna Pty LtdSimproSmiths Medical AustralasiaSoftlinkSpiderboxStowe AustraliaStrategy One Human ResourcesSurvey MarkSymbio AllianceTapFitTechbites Café and CateringTech ProjectTeledyne Defence AustraliaThe Coffee Club Trade Service of AustraliaTransit CareTrident Clinical ResearchU & D MiningUComm GroupUniversal CommunicationsWeber South Pacific Pty LtdWeb-Tech Australia Pty Ltd Worldlink Investment GroupWorldsmart RetailZernike Australia Pty LtdZomojoZonghua International (Australia) Pty Ltd 5DT (Fifth Dimension Technologies)
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BTP BUSINESS COMMUNITY
BTP MOVERS AND SHAKERSEach quarter we welcome new businesses to join the BTP Community. This quarter we speak to Gavin Dickie, Managing Director of NewVoice Australia, a recent occupant of Brisbane Technology Park.
What does your company specialise in?
New Voice is a software company that was established in 1991 and supplies a product called MobiCall. MobiCall is a truly unified emergency control and response solution that utilises voice communications rather than just SMS, Paging or TEXT based messaging. MobiCall guarantees an outcome by automating delivery of critical events and alarms in real time voice, receiving real time acknowledgement, performing real time escalations, and instantaneously collaborating.
Do you have an existing relationship with a BTP occupant or do you see an opportunity for new relationships in the future?
Our model to market is with resellers and strategic partners. These partners are specialists in the ICT industry, such as Nexon Asia Pacific, an existing BTP occupant. We are looking for partners that provide ICT solutions into all types of industries as Mobicall offers value into any environment where alerts/alarms are generated.
What influenced your decision to make the move to the Brisbane Technology Park?
We recognised the need to settle into an environment of likeminded people with an opportunity to offer a complementary solution to all ICT companies wanting to add value to their existing offerings. We intend to develop a managed service and the existing infrastructure within Brisbane Technology Park was an important factor in selecting this location.
Gavin Dickie, Managing Director and Lionel Kieck, Channel Manager of NewVoice Australia
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The global energy business provides high quality fuels, lubricants and other oil products to millions of business and retail customers every day. Graystone Development Manager, Andrew Stevens said, “We are thrilled to be chosen as Puma Energy’s development partner for its bespoke facility. Puma’s choice of this location is a testament to Graystone’s construction and development expertise, which will be drawn on to deliver this new premises that will become part of the $70 million next stage at BTP Northshore Hamilton, and include a new childcare facility and multi-storey car park.” A time lapse camera has been positioned above the construction zone, which will capture each phase of the project. The camera is set up to take a photo every 30 minutes, allowing a bird’s eye view of the construction activity.
Puma Energy Construction Site: BTP Northshore Hamilton
Homeboy, an Australian based start up and Brisbane Technology Park occupant, has released its world-first home security system in the US; making home security more affordable and accessible to the general public. Homeboy’s new product is the first wireless, long-life, Wi-Fi accessible security camera in the world and is the only home security system that enables owners to invite trusted friends and family to access their security system electronically.
The automatic motion detecting camera alerts the owner and their network instantly when motion is detected. Users are given the ability to view the video footage immediately and decide whether further action is needed. The mobile app has geo-location capability allowing the system to disarm or arm based on the owner leaving or arriving home, it also allows the system to go into pet mode.
The portable camera weighs 153 grams and is no larger than a tennis ball. It can be placed anywhere around the house as the magnetic base is capable of being mounted to walls and doors.
Mark Richards, co-founder of Homeboy said, “Home security is in desperate need of a refresh. Popular streaming and monitoring cameras are not home security systems, and the incumbent home security systems trusted by the generation before us are hopelessly antiquated and prohibitively expensive to the vast majority of renters and homeowners.
“Everyone deserves home security and the freedom to customize their system to match their lifestyle. We built Homeboy to be open and accessible to all from day one. Homeboy is home security for the rest of us.”
Already Homeboy has received very favourable reviews from CNET, HGTV, Gigaom and PC World. Although Homeboy is currently unavailable in Australia, you can find out more information on this innovative system, and plans for a local release at www.homeboy.com.
HOMEBOY RELEASES WORLD’S SMARTEST HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
Homeboy’s newest home security camera
The patent for sample pre-treatment marks a new era in laboratory testing and Anteo Technologies anticipates that the use of the methodology, which decreases or removes interference and contamination in test samples, will result in faster and more efficient testing and a reduction in medical costs. Rachel de las Heras, Head of Commercialisation at Anteo Technologies, said, “Currently pathology labs get a lot of tests that have to be re-tested in a different manner. The patent reduces both the need for repeat testing and the number of patient samples that don’t give an accurate read out because of naturally occurring interfering substances found within the human body. It is also scalable and has an easy manufacturing process.”
Continued on page 3.
PUMA ENERGY’S NEW HEADQUARTERS AT BTP NORTHSHORE HAMILTONConstruction has commenced on a new building beside the BTP Hub at 371 Macarthur Avenue, BTP Northshore Hamilton, which will become the Australian headquarters of Puma Energy.
ANTEO TECHNOLOGIES MAKING WAVES WITH NEW BIOSEPERATIONS PATENT On the 24th of February, Brisbane Technology Park occupant, Anteo Technologies announced the lodgement of a new bio separations patent application.
Anteo Technology Laboratory
How did the business begin and what were some hurdles or achievements you encountered along the way?
John Virk: After 21 years experience in the global finance industry, I decided to start my own business while managing the finance department of a large BRW listed company. Neeru Virk: I always liked the idea of a one stop shop for the business, so I enrolled in Griffith University to do a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting and Financial Planning. I finished the course in two years and four months. I was working at the same time and looking after my young daughter, so time management was a big hurdle.
What do you believe you bring to your company?
John: A clear vision and path to follow for all members of staff. We help people who work for us realise their potential; how to become a tree out of a seed. Neeru: Vision, leadership, dedication.
What do you attribute your success to?
John: My discipline backed by my knowledge and experience. Neeru: Investing in education and using that education to build a strong and resilient business. Our clients are not just sitting in the office of a normal accountant, finance broker, or financial planner. We offer a one stop shop with a team equipped with the skills to understand the unique needs of each client.
What advice do you have for others seeking success in your field?
John: Get support. Get the system to work for you rather than fighting the system. What is the first thing that women or men do? They start fighting. No: get the system to work for you. Neeru : If you want to do it, just do it. Life is too precious. We get one chance and there’s no looking back.
What does the future have in store for your business?
John: The expansion of our business with a key focus on profitability. Neeru: Growth: we’re very positive.
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Resource management and geospatial experts, Fugro Geospatial have moved their Brisbane headquarters to 53 Brandl Street, citing significant growth and a successful acquisition as the reason for the move.
In 2014 Fugro acquired Roames Asset Services Pty Limited from Ergon Energy, renaming the business Fugro ROAMES.
Fugro Geospatial’s Business Line Manager for Pipelines and Transport, Mr. Matthew James explained, “The acquisition marks a new era for Fugro and in 2014 our presence in Queensland expanded dramatically. We have taken on an additional 70 staff, necessitating a move to larger premises with built-in capacity to accommodate our future growth,”
The organisation didn’t have to move far, relocating from their 650m2 premises at 7 Brandl Street to their new 1500m2 office at 53 Brandl Street.
As a long-term Brisbane Technology Park tenant, Mr. James said, “The park continues to meet the needs of the business through flexible rental options, incentives and proximity to transport networks and other facilities.”
The property was purchased by Benlee Stronghold Property Trust No.9 in late 2014 with refurbishment works commencing on the eight-year-old building in October. Fugro negotiated a five year lease for the entire second floor.
Mr. James said the refurbishment gave the company a chance to modernise their Brisbane headquarters. “It was an opportunity to start fresh and develop a premises that fit Fugro’s cultural needs. The objective was to create an open and workable office that encouraged creativity and communication between our employees. The business aims to continue to expand its global footprint of services to meet its client demands in Australia and the office at 53 Brandl Street will play a key part of the company’s growth plans.”
INFOMINE FOUNDER INDUCTED INTO INTERNATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAMEAndy Robertson, Founder, Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of InfoMine, has been inducted into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame in the category of Environmental Management and Stewardship.
The honor was bestowed upon Dr Robertson as a result of his career-long commitment to protecting the environment and water quality in local communities from the impacts of mining.
Dr. Robertson is passionate about improving the design, construction, operation and closure of tailing dams to protect current and future generations from extreme events. With the goal of making tailing dams physically and environmentally safe, he continues to serve on multiple peer review panels and independent design review boards for some of the tallest and most challenging tailing dams in the world.
Naomi Robinson, InfoMine’s Australasian and South-East Asian Regional Manager, said that the recognition not only reflected Dr. Robertson’s dedication to environmental sustainability, but also the mentality of InfoMine as a whole. “We are focused as a global team on setting a high bar in environmental stewardship. As a region, the Brisbane team is committed to assisting mining companies in the Australasia region meet environmental standards, and through Dr. Robertson’s leadership we provide the support they need,” Ms. Robinson said.
To find out more about InfoMine and the services they provide to the mining industry, visit: www.infomine.com.
BTP’S BUSINESS LEADERS’ JOURNEY TO SUCCESS In this edition, BTP Insider talks to the husband and wife partnership behind the successful financial planning business Grow Money. Visionary Executive Officer, John Virk, and Director, Neeru Virk, talk to us about what makes them successful leaders.
Neeru Virk, Director of Grow Money and John Virk, Visionary Exectuive Officer
Seymour Whyte commenced construction of the Warrego Highway upgrade on February 16th, marking the event with a sod turn.
Seymour Whyte management joined The Honourable Ian Macfarlane, MP and Federal Minister for Industry and Science; Member for Condamine, Pat Weir; and Queensland Department of Transport District Director, Kym Murphy, to break the first ground onsite.
Seymour Whyte Constructions will deliver the first stage of the $635 million Warrego Highway upgrade in a $43 million contract to duplicate a 6km section between Nugent Pinch Road in Toowoomba and Leeson Road, west of Charlton. The contract was awarded to the company in 2014 by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads following the successful delivery of a number of flood reconstruction projects.
The project forms the first stage of the new Nation Building program funded by the Federal Government.
“Seymour Whyte recently achieved great success in delivering complex flood reconstruction projects across the region. This reinforces our expertise in challenging transport infrastructure and we will draw on experience gained from flood reconstruction projects to deliver successful Nation Building project packages,” General Manager, Gary Georgiou said.
With completion scheduled for mid-2016, Seymour Whyte will add the project to its current portfolio, including the construction of Townsville Ring Road, Great Western Highway upgrades in New South Wales, and Green Square Trunk Stormwater Upgrade: a large urban utilities project in Sydney.
FUGRO GEOSPATIAL MOVING WITH THE TIMES
SEYMOUR WHYTE CONSTRUCTIONS EMBARKS ON WARREGO HIGHWAY UPGRADE
53 Brandl Street, Brisbane Technology Park
Work has commenced on the Warrego Highway near Charlton Queensland
SUBSTATION33 NEEDS YOUR ELECTRONIC WASTE!Electronic waste recycling centre Substation33 needs your help. This not-for-profit social enterprise operates out of Kingston and provides volunteering opportunities for income support recipients and those with special needs.
Volunteers dismantle and sort electronic waste to enable the return of certain components to the manufacturing stream and in doing so reduce the amount of material that ends up in landfill.
The organisation is currently short on waste and is seeking donations. If you have any wired electronic waste (excluding CRT TVs) Substation33 can collect it from you or provide you with a waste bin.
For more information or to assist please contact, [email protected] 07 3826 1533 www.substation33.com.au
Substation 33 workshop
Newly refurbished business lounge, 53 Brandl Street
Seymour Whyte completed numerous other flood recovery projects, including the $67 million Toowoomba Range Remediation Project
This is only one of many new patents the company has filed in recent years, all in relation to bioseperations. Dr Geoff Cumming, CEO of Anteo Technologies said, “This is a positive step forward as we continue to build our suite of patents using our technology platform, Mix&GoTM. Our latest application builds on previously filed patents and strengthens our IP position.” Anteo is a market leader in creating surface chemistry products for application in diagnostics in the life sciences industry. For more information on Anteo Technologies visit www.anteotech.com.
ANTEO TECHNOLOGIES continued from page 1...
Brisbane Technology Park
A new car park situated between the BTP Conference Centre at 1 Clunies Ross court and 7 Clunies Ross court is now complete. This car park will serve as an alternative parking area for companies that previously used the parking lot at the front of the Conference Centre.
Preparations have begun for the first new building in the Innovation Precinct to be built opposite the Conference Centre. “The new facility, 2/4 Clunies Ross court, will offer three levels of office space and retail space, and will really push the envelope by teaming sustainable design with flexible, efficient floor plates,” Graystone Development Manager, Lisa Timoney said.
BTP Northshore Hamilton
In July 2015, construction will commence on the first childcare centre at BTP Northshore Hamilton. The new 100 place purpose built facility will be owned and operated by Petite Childcare Centre.
Updates will be provided on these developments in subsequent editions of the BTP Insider. For further information please contact [email protected] or 07 3853 5200.
BTP CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Completed car park outside the BTP Conference Centre
Brett D’Arcy Senior Engineer at Spiderbox 8 Clunies Ross Court, Brisbane Technology Park
How do you get to work on a typical day? I catch two buses from New Farm. When the weather isn’t too hot I also bike to work, which takes me one and a half hours along the bikeway.
How does the location of Brisbane Technology Park benefit you? There is definitely good connectivity to the park. Before I lived in New Farm, I lived in Woolloongabba, where I would also catch the bus to BTP.
Why do you choose public transport? It is easier than driving, I find it more relaxing, and I can also get some work or reading done on the way to work.
What do you like best about working at Brisbane Technology Park? The Park has a really good atmosphere. There are really great facilities like the cafes – my lunch is always taken care of. I really like that within the new buildings, there is at least one shower facility, which is great for when I ride to work.
Juliet Toomer Operations Manager at Australian Building Inspection Services 1 Clunies Ross Court, Brisbane Technology Park
How do you get to work on a typical day? I drive to the office.
How does the location of Brisbane Technology Park benefit you? Relocating from Redcliffe and the ease of access in the Tech Park has cut one hour off my journey each way. This means my time can be better spent within the business. As I am on the road a lot the ease of access to all major roads in the new location has also meant a decrease in the kilometres required to achieve my results.
Is this new location more convenient? Our inspectors are based all around the greater Brisbane area and the new location has meant more frequent meetings and training can occur, as the central location means all staff can access the office easily.
What do you like best about working at Brisbane Technology Park? Location, amenities and the several cafes for meeting points.
FAST FOUR QUESTIONSThis quarter we asked two BTP occupants four fast questions about their commute to work at Brisbane Technology Park.
Spiderbox are a telocomunications company who pride themselves on being “the telco you can talk to”. The company provides services including telephone systems, business broadband and IT support.
ABIS is a building inspection company that provides: Building & Pest Inspections, Building Stage Inspections, Handover Inspections & Reports, Warranty Building Inspections and Pre-Sale Inspections.
BTP SERVICES NEWSBTP Services is excited to announce that the BTP Networks
Membership Scheme will be launched in July. Three membership packages will be available comprising virtual office services and meeting room packages. Stay tuned for launch date details and take advantage of these great offerings. For more information,
please contact BTP Services on 3147 8004
How did the business begin and what were some hurdles or achievements you encountered along the way?
John Virk: After 21 years experience in the global finance industry, I decided to start my own business while managing the finance department of a large BRW listed company. Neeru Virk: I always liked the idea of a one stop shop for the business, so I enrolled in Griffith University to do a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting and Financial Planning. I finished the course in two years and four months. I was working at the same time and looking after my young daughter, so time management was a big hurdle.
What do you believe you bring to your company?
John: A clear vision and path to follow for all members of staff. We help people who work for us realise their potential; how to become a tree out of a seed. Neeru: Vision, leadership, dedication.
What do you attribute your success to?
John: My discipline backed by my knowledge and experience. Neeru: Investing in education and using that education to build a strong and resilient business. Our clients are not just sitting in the office of a normal accountant, finance broker, or financial planner. We offer a one stop shop with a team equipped with the skills to understand the unique needs of each client.
What advice do you have for others seeking success in your field?
John: Get support. Get the system to work for you rather than fighting the system. What is the first thing that women or men do? They start fighting. No: get the system to work for you. Neeru : If you want to do it, just do it. Life is too precious. We get one chance and there’s no looking back.
What does the future have in store for your business?
John: The expansion of our business with a key focus on profitability. Neeru: Growth: we’re very positive.
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Resource management and geospatial experts, Fugro Geospatial have moved their Brisbane headquarters to 53 Brandl Street, citing significant growth and a successful acquisition as the reason for the move.
In 2014 Fugro acquired Roames Asset Services Pty Limited from Ergon Energy, renaming the business Fugro ROAMES.
Fugro Geospatial’s Business Line Manager for Pipelines and Transport, Mr. Matthew James explained, “The acquisition marks a new era for Fugro and in 2014 our presence in Queensland expanded dramatically. We have taken on an additional 70 staff, necessitating a move to larger premises with built-in capacity to accommodate our future growth,”
The organisation didn’t have to move far, relocating from their 650m2 premises at 7 Brandl Street to their new 1500m2 office at 53 Brandl Street.
As a long-term Brisbane Technology Park tenant, Mr. James said, “The park continues to meet the needs of the business through flexible rental options, incentives and proximity to transport networks and other facilities.”
The property was purchased by Benlee Stronghold Property Trust No.9 in late 2014 with refurbishment works commencing on the eight-year-old building in October. Fugro negotiated a five year lease for the entire second floor.
Mr. James said the refurbishment gave the company a chance to modernise their Brisbane headquarters. “It was an opportunity to start fresh and develop a premises that fit Fugro’s cultural needs. The objective was to create an open and workable office that encouraged creativity and communication between our employees. The business aims to continue to expand its global footprint of services to meet its client demands in Australia and the office at 53 Brandl Street will play a key part of the company’s growth plans.”
INFOMINE FOUNDER INDUCTED INTO INTERNATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAMEAndy Robertson, Founder, Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of InfoMine, has been inducted into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame in the category of Environmental Management and Stewardship.
The honor was bestowed upon Dr Robertson as a result of his career-long commitment to protecting the environment and water quality in local communities from the impacts of mining.
Dr. Robertson is passionate about improving the design, construction, operation and closure of tailing dams to protect current and future generations from extreme events. With the goal of making tailing dams physically and environmentally safe, he continues to serve on multiple peer review panels and independent design review boards for some of the tallest and most challenging tailing dams in the world.
Naomi Robinson, InfoMine’s Australasian and South-East Asian Regional Manager, said that the recognition not only reflected Dr. Robertson’s dedication to environmental sustainability, but also the mentality of InfoMine as a whole. “We are focused as a global team on setting a high bar in environmental stewardship. As a region, the Brisbane team is committed to assisting mining companies in the Australasia region meet environmental standards, and through Dr. Robertson’s leadership we provide the support they need,” Ms. Robinson said.
To find out more about InfoMine and the services they provide to the mining industry, visit: www.infomine.com.
BTP’S BUSINESS LEADERS’ JOURNEY TO SUCCESS In this edition, BTP Insider talks to the husband and wife partnership behind the successful financial planning business Grow Money. Visionary Executive Officer, John Virk, and Director, Neeru Virk, talk to us about what makes them successful leaders.
Neeru Virk, Director of Grow Money and John Virk, Visionary Exectuive Officer
Seymour Whyte commenced construction of the Warrego Highway upgrade on February 16th, marking the event with a sod turn.
Seymour Whyte management joined The Honourable Ian Macfarlane, MP and Federal Minister for Industry and Science; Member for Condamine, Pat Weir; and Queensland Department of Transport District Director, Kym Murphy, to break the first ground onsite.
Seymour Whyte Constructions will deliver the first stage of the $635 million Warrego Highway upgrade in a $43 million contract to duplicate a 6km section between Nugent Pinch Road in Toowoomba and Leeson Road, west of Charlton. The contract was awarded to the company in 2014 by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads following the successful delivery of a number of flood reconstruction projects.
The project forms the first stage of the new Nation Building program funded by the Federal Government.
“Seymour Whyte recently achieved great success in delivering complex flood reconstruction projects across the region. This reinforces our expertise in challenging transport infrastructure and we will draw on experience gained from flood reconstruction projects to deliver successful Nation Building project packages,” General Manager, Gary Georgiou said.
With completion scheduled for mid-2016, Seymour Whyte will add the project to its current portfolio, including the construction of Townsville Ring Road, Great Western Highway upgrades in New South Wales, and Green Square Trunk Stormwater Upgrade: a large urban utilities project in Sydney.
FUGRO GEOSPATIAL MOVING WITH THE TIMES
SEYMOUR WHYTE CONSTRUCTIONS EMBARKS ON WARREGO HIGHWAY UPGRADE
53 Brandl Street, Brisbane Technology Park
Work has commenced on the Warrego Highway near Charlton Queensland
SUBSTATION33 NEEDS YOUR ELECTRONIC WASTE!Electronic waste recycling centre Substation33 needs your help. This not-for-profit social enterprise operates out of Kingston and provides volunteering opportunities for income support recipients and those with special needs.
Volunteers dismantle and sort electronic waste to enable the return of certain components to the manufacturing stream and in doing so reduce the amount of material that ends up in landfill.
The organisation is currently short on waste and is seeking donations. If you have any wired electronic waste (excluding CRT TVs) Substation33 can collect it from you or provide you with a waste bin.
For more information or to assist please contact, [email protected] 07 3826 1533 www.substation33.com.au
Substation 33 workshop
Newly refurbished business lounge, 53 Brandl Street
Seymour Whyte completed numerous other flood recovery projects, including the $67 million Toowoomba Range Remediation Project
This is only one of many new patents the company has filed in recent years, all in relation to bioseperations. Dr Geoff Cumming, CEO of Anteo Technologies said, “This is a positive step forward as we continue to build our suite of patents using our technology platform, Mix&GoTM. Our latest application builds on previously filed patents and strengthens our IP position.” Anteo is a market leader in creating surface chemistry products for application in diagnostics in the life sciences industry. For more information on Anteo Technologies visit www.anteotech.com.
ANTEO TECHNOLOGIES continued from page 1...
Brisbane Technology Park
A new car park situated between the BTP Conference Centre at 1 Clunies Ross court and 7 Clunies Ross court is now complete. This car park will serve as an alternative parking area for companies that previously used the parking lot at the front of the Conference Centre.
Preparations have begun for the first new building in the Innovation Precinct to be built opposite the Conference Centre. “The new facility, 2/4 Clunies Ross court, will offer three levels of office space and retail space, and will really push the envelope by teaming sustainable design with flexible, efficient floor plates,” Graystone Development Manager, Lisa Timoney said.
BTP Northshore Hamilton
In July 2015, construction will commence on the first childcare centre at BTP Northshore Hamilton. The new 100 place purpose built facility will be owned and operated by Petite Childcare Centre.
Updates will be provided on these developments in subsequent editions of the BTP Insider. For further information please contact [email protected] or 07 3853 5200.
BTP CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Completed car park outside the BTP Conference Centre
Brett D’Arcy Senior Engineer at Spiderbox 8 Clunies Ross Court, Brisbane Technology Park
How do you get to work on a typical day? I catch two buses from New Farm. When the weather isn’t too hot I also bike to work, which takes me one and a half hours along the bikeway.
How does the location of Brisbane Technology Park benefit you? There is definitely good connectivity to the park. Before I lived in New Farm, I lived in Woolloongabba, where I would also catch the bus to BTP.
Why do you choose public transport? It is easier than driving, I find it more relaxing, and I can also get some work or reading done on the way to work.
What do you like best about working at Brisbane Technology Park? The Park has a really good atmosphere. There are really great facilities like the cafes – my lunch is always taken care of. I really like that within the new buildings, there is at least one shower facility, which is great for when I ride to work.
Juliet Toomer Operations Manager at Australian Building Inspection Services 1 Clunies Ross Court, Brisbane Technology Park
How do you get to work on a typical day? I drive to the office.
How does the location of Brisbane Technology Park benefit you? Relocating from Redcliffe and the ease of access in the Tech Park has cut one hour off my journey each way. This means my time can be better spent within the business. As I am on the road a lot the ease of access to all major roads in the new location has also meant a decrease in the kilometres required to achieve my results.
Is this new location more convenient? Our inspectors are based all around the greater Brisbane area and the new location has meant more frequent meetings and training can occur, as the central location means all staff can access the office easily.
What do you like best about working at Brisbane Technology Park? Location, amenities and the several cafes for meeting points.
FAST FOUR QUESTIONSThis quarter we asked two BTP occupants four fast questions about their commute to work at Brisbane Technology Park.
Spiderbox are a telocomunications company who pride themselves on being “the telco you can talk to”. The company provides services including telephone systems, business broadband and IT support.
ABIS is a building inspection company that provides: Building & Pest Inspections, Building Stage Inspections, Handover Inspections & Reports, Warranty Building Inspections and Pre-Sale Inspections.
BTP SERVICES NEWSBTP Services is excited to announce that the BTP Networks
Membership Scheme will be launched in July. Three membership packages will be available comprising virtual office services and meeting room packages. Stay tuned for launch date details and take advantage of these great offerings. For more information,
please contact BTP Services on 3147 8004
How did the business begin and what were some hurdles or achievements you encountered along the way?
John Virk: After 21 years experience in the global finance industry, I decided to start my own business while managing the finance department of a large BRW listed company. Neeru Virk: I always liked the idea of a one stop shop for the business, so I enrolled in Griffith University to do a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting and Financial Planning. I finished the course in two years and four months. I was working at the same time and looking after my young daughter, so time management was a big hurdle.
What do you believe you bring to your company?
John: A clear vision and path to follow for all members of staff. We help people who work for us realise their potential; how to become a tree out of a seed. Neeru: Vision, leadership, dedication.
What do you attribute your success to?
John: My discipline backed by my knowledge and experience. Neeru: Investing in education and using that education to build a strong and resilient business. Our clients are not just sitting in the office of a normal accountant, finance broker, or financial planner. We offer a one stop shop with a team equipped with the skills to understand the unique needs of each client.
What advice do you have for others seeking success in your field?
John: Get support. Get the system to work for you rather than fighting the system. What is the first thing that women or men do? They start fighting. No: get the system to work for you. Neeru : If you want to do it, just do it. Life is too precious. We get one chance and there’s no looking back.
What does the future have in store for your business?
John: The expansion of our business with a key focus on profitability. Neeru: Growth: we’re very positive.
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Resource management and geospatial experts, Fugro Geospatial have moved their Brisbane headquarters to 53 Brandl Street, citing significant growth and a successful acquisition as the reason for the move.
In 2014 Fugro acquired Roames Asset Services Pty Limited from Ergon Energy, renaming the business Fugro ROAMES.
Fugro Geospatial’s Business Line Manager for Pipelines and Transport, Mr. Matthew James explained, “The acquisition marks a new era for Fugro and in 2014 our presence in Queensland expanded dramatically. We have taken on an additional 70 staff, necessitating a move to larger premises with built-in capacity to accommodate our future growth,”
The organisation didn’t have to move far, relocating from their 650m2 premises at 7 Brandl Street to their new 1500m2 office at 53 Brandl Street.
As a long-term Brisbane Technology Park tenant, Mr. James said, “The park continues to meet the needs of the business through flexible rental options, incentives and proximity to transport networks and other facilities.”
The property was purchased by Benlee Stronghold Property Trust No.9 in late 2014 with refurbishment works commencing on the eight-year-old building in October. Fugro negotiated a five year lease for the entire second floor.
Mr. James said the refurbishment gave the company a chance to modernise their Brisbane headquarters. “It was an opportunity to start fresh and develop a premises that fit Fugro’s cultural needs. The objective was to create an open and workable office that encouraged creativity and communication between our employees. The business aims to continue to expand its global footprint of services to meet its client demands in Australia and the office at 53 Brandl Street will play a key part of the company’s growth plans.”
INFOMINE FOUNDER INDUCTED INTO INTERNATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAMEAndy Robertson, Founder, Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of InfoMine, has been inducted into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame in the category of Environmental Management and Stewardship.
The honor was bestowed upon Dr Robertson as a result of his career-long commitment to protecting the environment and water quality in local communities from the impacts of mining.
Dr. Robertson is passionate about improving the design, construction, operation and closure of tailing dams to protect current and future generations from extreme events. With the goal of making tailing dams physically and environmentally safe, he continues to serve on multiple peer review panels and independent design review boards for some of the tallest and most challenging tailing dams in the world.
Naomi Robinson, InfoMine’s Australasian and South-East Asian Regional Manager, said that the recognition not only reflected Dr. Robertson’s dedication to environmental sustainability, but also the mentality of InfoMine as a whole. “We are focused as a global team on setting a high bar in environmental stewardship. As a region, the Brisbane team is committed to assisting mining companies in the Australasia region meet environmental standards, and through Dr. Robertson’s leadership we provide the support they need,” Ms. Robinson said.
To find out more about InfoMine and the services they provide to the mining industry, visit: www.infomine.com.
BTP’S BUSINESS LEADERS’ JOURNEY TO SUCCESS In this edition, BTP Insider talks to the husband and wife partnership behind the successful financial planning business Grow Money. Visionary Executive Officer, John Virk, and Director, Neeru Virk, talk to us about what makes them successful leaders.
Neeru Virk, Director of Grow Money and John Virk, Visionary Exectuive Officer
Seymour Whyte commenced construction of the Warrego Highway upgrade on February 16th, marking the event with a sod turn.
Seymour Whyte management joined The Honourable Ian Macfarlane, MP and Federal Minister for Industry and Science; Member for Condamine, Pat Weir; and Queensland Department of Transport District Director, Kym Murphy, to break the first ground onsite.
Seymour Whyte Constructions will deliver the first stage of the $635 million Warrego Highway upgrade in a $43 million contract to duplicate a 6km section between Nugent Pinch Road in Toowoomba and Leeson Road, west of Charlton. The contract was awarded to the company in 2014 by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads following the successful delivery of a number of flood reconstruction projects.
The project forms the first stage of the new Nation Building program funded by the Federal Government.
“Seymour Whyte recently achieved great success in delivering complex flood reconstruction projects across the region. This reinforces our expertise in challenging transport infrastructure and we will draw on experience gained from flood reconstruction projects to deliver successful Nation Building project packages,” General Manager, Gary Georgiou said.
With completion scheduled for mid-2016, Seymour Whyte will add the project to its current portfolio, including the construction of Townsville Ring Road, Great Western Highway upgrades in New South Wales, and Green Square Trunk Stormwater Upgrade: a large urban utilities project in Sydney.
FUGRO GEOSPATIAL MOVING WITH THE TIMES
SEYMOUR WHYTE CONSTRUCTIONS EMBARKS ON WARREGO HIGHWAY UPGRADE
53 Brandl Street, Brisbane Technology Park
Work has commenced on the Warrego Highway near Charlton Queensland
SUBSTATION33 NEEDS YOUR ELECTRONIC WASTE!Electronic waste recycling centre Substation33 needs your help. This not-for-profit social enterprise operates out of Kingston and provides volunteering opportunities for income support recipients and those with special needs.
Volunteers dismantle and sort electronic waste to enable the return of certain components to the manufacturing stream and in doing so reduce the amount of material that ends up in landfill.
The organisation is currently short on waste and is seeking donations. If you have any wired electronic waste (excluding CRT TVs) Substation33 can collect it from you or provide you with a waste bin.
For more information or to assist please contact, [email protected] 07 3826 1533 www.substation33.com.au
Substation 33 workshop
Newly refurbished business lounge, 53 Brandl Street
Seymour Whyte completed numerous other flood recovery projects, including the $67 million Toowoomba Range Remediation Project
This is only one of many new patents the company has filed in recent years, all in relation to bioseperations. Dr Geoff Cumming, CEO of Anteo Technologies said, “This is a positive step forward as we continue to build our suite of patents using our technology platform, Mix&GoTM. Our latest application builds on previously filed patents and strengthens our IP position.” Anteo is a market leader in creating surface chemistry products for application in diagnostics in the life sciences industry. For more information on Anteo Technologies visit www.anteotech.com.
ANTEO TECHNOLOGIES continued from page 1...
Brisbane Technology Park
A new car park situated between the BTP Conference Centre at 1 Clunies Ross court and 7 Clunies Ross court is now complete. This car park will serve as an alternative parking area for companies that previously used the parking lot at the front of the Conference Centre.
Preparations have begun for the first new building in the Innovation Precinct to be built opposite the Conference Centre. “The new facility, 2/4 Clunies Ross court, will offer three levels of office space and retail space, and will really push the envelope by teaming sustainable design with flexible, efficient floor plates,” Graystone Development Manager, Lisa Timoney said.
BTP Northshore Hamilton
In July 2015, construction will commence on the first childcare centre at BTP Northshore Hamilton. The new 100 place purpose built facility will be owned and operated by Petite Childcare Centre.
Updates will be provided on these developments in subsequent editions of the BTP Insider. For further information please contact [email protected] or 07 3853 5200.
BTP CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Completed car park outside the BTP Conference Centre
Brett D’Arcy Senior Engineer at Spiderbox 8 Clunies Ross Court, Brisbane Technology Park
How do you get to work on a typical day? I catch two buses from New Farm. When the weather isn’t too hot I also bike to work, which takes me one and a half hours along the bikeway.
How does the location of Brisbane Technology Park benefit you? There is definitely good connectivity to the park. Before I lived in New Farm, I lived in Woolloongabba, where I would also catch the bus to BTP.
Why do you choose public transport? It is easier than driving, I find it more relaxing, and I can also get some work or reading done on the way to work.
What do you like best about working at Brisbane Technology Park? The Park has a really good atmosphere. There are really great facilities like the cafes – my lunch is always taken care of. I really like that within the new buildings, there is at least one shower facility, which is great for when I ride to work.
Juliet Toomer Operations Manager at Australian Building Inspection Services 1 Clunies Ross Court, Brisbane Technology Park
How do you get to work on a typical day? I drive to the office.
How does the location of Brisbane Technology Park benefit you? Relocating from Redcliffe and the ease of access in the Tech Park has cut one hour off my journey each way. This means my time can be better spent within the business. As I am on the road a lot the ease of access to all major roads in the new location has also meant a decrease in the kilometres required to achieve my results.
Is this new location more convenient? Our inspectors are based all around the greater Brisbane area and the new location has meant more frequent meetings and training can occur, as the central location means all staff can access the office easily.
What do you like best about working at Brisbane Technology Park? Location, amenities and the several cafes for meeting points.
FAST FOUR QUESTIONSThis quarter we asked two BTP occupants four fast questions about their commute to work at Brisbane Technology Park.
Spiderbox are a telocomunications company who pride themselves on being “the telco you can talk to”. The company provides services including telephone systems, business broadband and IT support.
ABIS is a building inspection company that provides: Building & Pest Inspections, Building Stage Inspections, Handover Inspections & Reports, Warranty Building Inspections and Pre-Sale Inspections.
BTP SERVICES NEWSBTP Services is excited to announce that the BTP Networks
Membership Scheme will be launched in July. Three membership packages will be available comprising virtual office services and meeting room packages. Stay tuned for launch date details and take advantage of these great offerings. For more information,
please contact BTP Services on 3147 8004
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Homeboy Releases World’s Smartest Home Security System
BTP Construction Update
Fugro Geospatial Moving With The Times2
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Now servicing
Brisbane Technology Park
BTP Westlink Green
BTP Northshore Hamilton
InfoMine Founder Inducted into International Mining Hall of Fame
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A2K Technologies Pty LtdAbsolutely BrilliantAlchemia Pty LtdAdaptive InsightsAlliance Power and DataAnteo Diagnostics LtdANTVASCTAstra ZenecaAspediaASGASSA ABLOYAust BrokersAuscriptAustralian Steel InstituteAustralia New Agribusiness &Chemical GroupAuspro Group Pty Ltd.Australian Environment TechnologyAvigilon Asia PacificAxiapacBayer Crop ScienceBecton Dickinson Pty LtdBGC Contracting Pty LtdBiotechnix AustraliaBright DevicesBTP ServicesBurkert Fluid ControlsByteCraftCEEDCement AustraliaCentium SoftwareCertain SoftwareCivil Contractors FederationCNC Project ManagementCOOK MedicalCredit One Daton GroupDavid Evans GroupDeacon Construction RecruitmentDejan SEO Pty LtdEndress & HauserEnergy Wise GroupEnviroCom AustraliaEvent ZeroFinal Trim Operators Fire & Safety Systems Flowlink Enterprises Pty LtdFreshStart Coffee and Juice BarFugro Spatial Solutions Pty LtdFujitsu General (Aust) Pty Ltd. Gilmore EngineersGreenleaf EnterprisesHema Maps Pty Ltd
G2 MicrosystemsGEO Inventions Consulting ServicesGoldenwater Mortgage ServicesGrow Money Hayman ElectricalHallmarkHIllrossHills Health SolutionsHomemakersHost Networks Pty LtdiAutomationIdeallIMCD Australia LimitedInfomine AustraliaInnotech/Mass Electronics Pty LtdInsulated Panel Council AustralasiaIntegria Healthcare Pty LtdInteractive Pty LtdInvensys RailIn Vitro TechnologiesJASCO Applied Sciences AustraliaJohnson & JohnsonJJ Richards ElectricalKunquian International EnergyLaminar CommunicationsLandis & Gyr Pty LtdLandmarkLayer 127Leaf Resources LimitedLou J Murray & CoMarkinson Business Software SolutionsMail Boxes EtcMerlon TechnologiesMETMicreoMobile TechnologiesMontroseAccessMPS Health VisionMultigate Medical Products Pty LtdMultiTrode Pty LtdNanjing Yingsheng Process Mineralogy Consulting LimitedNano Silicon Pty LtdNapiers Finacial ServicesNewVoice AustraliaNitto Kohki Australia Pty LtdNu-Mega Ingredients Pty LtdOneSchoolOutsource Institute of TechnologyPacific Data SystemsParratech Pty Ltd. Pernod Ricard
Pharma to MarketPinstripe CafeProjects Etc Pty Ltd‘Q’ Club Buyers GroupQueensland MotorwaysQTIFQinetic Pty LtdQponics LimitedQMI SolutionsQueensland HealthReal InstituteRetail MarketingRSL (QLD)RS Franchise GroupS.A.F.E. InitiativeSanofi-Aventis Consumer Sherpa Operational Excellence HealthcareSeymour WhyteShelston IPShine RealtySiemensSICK GroupSilanna Pty LtdSimproSmiths Medical AustralasiaSoftlinkSpiderboxStowe AustraliaStrategy One Human ResourcesSurvey MarkSymbio AllianceTapFitTechbites Café and CateringTech ProjectTeledyne Defence AustraliaThe Coffee Club Trade Service of AustraliaTransit CareTrident Clinical ResearchU & D MiningUComm GroupUniversal CommunicationsWeber South Pacific Pty LtdWeb-Tech Australia Pty Ltd Worldlink Investment GroupWorldsmart RetailZernike Australia Pty LtdZomojoZonghua International (Australia) Pty Ltd 5DT (Fifth Dimension Technologies)
ARE YOU A PARK TENANT NOT LISTED HERE?
Please contact the BTP Information Centre to be added to our community directory.
07 3853 5200
BTP BUSINESS COMMUNITY
BTP MOVERS AND SHAKERSEach quarter we welcome new businesses to join the BTP Community. This quarter we speak to Gavin Dickie, Managing Director of NewVoice Australia, a recent occupant of Brisbane Technology Park.
What does your company specialise in?
New Voice is a software company that was established in 1991 and supplies a product called MobiCall. MobiCall is a truly unified emergency control and response solution that utilises voice communications rather than just SMS, Paging or TEXT based messaging. MobiCall guarantees an outcome by automating delivery of critical events and alarms in real time voice, receiving real time acknowledgement, performing real time escalations, and instantaneously collaborating.
Do you have an existing relationship with a BTP occupant or do you see an opportunity for new relationships in the future?
Our model to market is with resellers and strategic partners. These partners are specialists in the ICT industry, such as Nexon Asia Pacific, an existing BTP occupant. We are looking for partners that provide ICT solutions into all types of industries as Mobicall offers value into any environment where alerts/alarms are generated.
What influenced your decision to make the move to the Brisbane Technology Park?
We recognised the need to settle into an environment of likeminded people with an opportunity to offer a complementary solution to all ICT companies wanting to add value to their existing offerings. We intend to develop a managed service and the existing infrastructure within Brisbane Technology Park was an important factor in selecting this location.
Gavin Dickie, Managing Director and Lionel Kieck, Channel Manager of NewVoice Australia
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The global energy business provides high quality fuels, lubricants and other oil products to millions of business and retail customers every day. Graystone Development Manager, Andrew Stevens said, “We are thrilled to be chosen as Puma Energy’s development partner for its bespoke facility. Puma’s choice of this location is a testament to Graystone’s construction and development expertise, which will be drawn on to deliver this new premises that will become part of the $70 million next stage at BTP Northshore Hamilton, and include a new childcare facility and multi-storey car park.” A time lapse camera has been positioned above the construction zone, which will capture each phase of the project. The camera is set up to take a photo every 30 minutes, allowing a bird’s eye view of the construction activity.
Puma Energy Construction Site: BTP Northshore Hamilton
Homeboy, an Australian based start up and Brisbane Technology Park occupant, has released its world-first home security system in the US; making home security more affordable and accessible to the general public. Homeboy’s new product is the first wireless, long-life, Wi-Fi accessible security camera in the world and is the only home security system that enables owners to invite trusted friends and family to access their security system electronically.
The automatic motion detecting camera alerts the owner and their network instantly when motion is detected. Users are given the ability to view the video footage immediately and decide whether further action is needed. The mobile app has geo-location capability allowing the system to disarm or arm based on the owner leaving or arriving home, it also allows the system to go into pet mode.
The portable camera weighs 153 grams and is no larger than a tennis ball. It can be placed anywhere around the house as the magnetic base is capable of being mounted to walls and doors.
Mark Richards, co-founder of Homeboy said, “Home security is in desperate need of a refresh. Popular streaming and monitoring cameras are not home security systems, and the incumbent home security systems trusted by the generation before us are hopelessly antiquated and prohibitively expensive to the vast majority of renters and homeowners.
“Everyone deserves home security and the freedom to customize their system to match their lifestyle. We built Homeboy to be open and accessible to all from day one. Homeboy is home security for the rest of us.”
Already Homeboy has received very favourable reviews from CNET, HGTV, Gigaom and PC World. Although Homeboy is currently unavailable in Australia, you can find out more information on this innovative system, and plans for a local release at www.homeboy.com.
HOMEBOY RELEASES WORLD’S SMARTEST HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
Homeboy’s newest home security camera
The patent for sample pre-treatment marks a new era in laboratory testing and Anteo Technologies anticipates that the use of the methodology, which decreases or removes interference and contamination in test samples, will result in faster and more efficient testing and a reduction in medical costs. Rachel de las Heras, Head of Commercialisation at Anteo Technologies, said, “Currently pathology labs get a lot of tests that have to be re-tested in a different manner. The patent reduces both the need for repeat testing and the number of patient samples that don’t give an accurate read out because of naturally occurring interfering substances found within the human body. It is also scalable and has an easy manufacturing process.”
Continued on page 3.
PUMA ENERGY’S NEW HEADQUARTERS AT BTP NORTHSHORE HAMILTONConstruction has commenced on a new building beside the BTP Hub at 371 Macarthur Avenue, BTP Northshore Hamilton, which will become the Australian headquarters of Puma Energy.
ANTEO TECHNOLOGIES MAKING WAVES WITH NEW BIOSEPERATIONS PATENT On the 24th of February, Brisbane Technology Park occupant, Anteo Technologies announced the lodgement of a new bio separations patent application.
Anteo Technology Laboratory
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AUTUMN 2015
1
IN THIS EDITION
Homeboy Releases World’s Smartest Home Security System
BTP Construction Update
Fugro Geospatial Moving With The Times2
3
4
Now servicing
Brisbane Technology Park
BTP Westlink Green
BTP Northshore Hamilton
InfoMine Founder Inducted into International Mining Hall of Fame
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A2K Technologies Pty LtdAbsolutely BrilliantAlchemia Pty LtdAdaptive InsightsAlliance Power and DataAnteo Diagnostics LtdANTVASCTAstra ZenecaAspediaASGASSA ABLOYAust BrokersAuscriptAustralian Steel InstituteAustralia New Agribusiness &Chemical GroupAuspro Group Pty Ltd.Australian Environment TechnologyAvigilon Asia PacificAxiapacBayer Crop ScienceBecton Dickinson Pty LtdBGC Contracting Pty LtdBiotechnix AustraliaBright DevicesBTP ServicesBurkert Fluid ControlsByteCraftCEEDCement AustraliaCentium SoftwareCertain SoftwareCivil Contractors FederationCNC Project ManagementCOOK MedicalCredit One Daton GroupDavid Evans GroupDeacon Construction RecruitmentDejan SEO Pty LtdEndress & HauserEnergy Wise GroupEnviroCom AustraliaEvent ZeroFinal Trim Operators Fire & Safety Systems Flowlink Enterprises Pty LtdFreshStart Coffee and Juice BarFugro Spatial Solutions Pty LtdFujitsu General (Aust) Pty Ltd. Gilmore EngineersGreenleaf EnterprisesHema Maps Pty Ltd
G2 MicrosystemsGEO Inventions Consulting ServicesGoldenwater Mortgage ServicesGrow Money Hayman ElectricalHallmarkHIllrossHills Health SolutionsHomemakersHost Networks Pty LtdiAutomationIdeallIMCD Australia LimitedInfomine AustraliaInnotech/Mass Electronics Pty LtdInsulated Panel Council AustralasiaIntegria Healthcare Pty LtdInteractive Pty LtdInvensys RailIn Vitro TechnologiesJASCO Applied Sciences AustraliaJohnson & JohnsonJJ Richards ElectricalKunquian International EnergyLaminar CommunicationsLandis & Gyr Pty LtdLandmarkLayer 127Leaf Resources LimitedLou J Murray & CoMarkinson Business Software SolutionsMail Boxes EtcMerlon TechnologiesMETMicreoMobile TechnologiesMontroseAccessMPS Health VisionMultigate Medical Products Pty LtdMultiTrode Pty LtdNanjing Yingsheng Process Mineralogy Consulting LimitedNano Silicon Pty LtdNapiers Finacial ServicesNewVoice AustraliaNitto Kohki Australia Pty LtdNu-Mega Ingredients Pty LtdOneSchoolOutsource Institute of TechnologyPacific Data SystemsParratech Pty Ltd. Pernod Ricard
Pharma to MarketPinstripe CafeProjects Etc Pty Ltd‘Q’ Club Buyers GroupQueensland MotorwaysQTIFQinetic Pty LtdQponics LimitedQMI SolutionsQueensland HealthReal InstituteRetail MarketingRSL (QLD)RS Franchise GroupS.A.F.E. InitiativeSanofi-Aventis Consumer Sherpa Operational Excellence HealthcareSeymour WhyteShelston IPShine RealtySiemensSICK GroupSilanna Pty LtdSimproSmiths Medical AustralasiaSoftlinkSpiderboxStowe AustraliaStrategy One Human ResourcesSurvey MarkSymbio AllianceTapFitTechbites Café and CateringTech ProjectTeledyne Defence AustraliaThe Coffee Club Trade Service of AustraliaTransit CareTrident Clinical ResearchU & D MiningUComm GroupUniversal CommunicationsWeber South Pacific Pty LtdWeb-Tech Australia Pty Ltd Worldlink Investment GroupWorldsmart RetailZernike Australia Pty LtdZomojoZonghua International (Australia) Pty Ltd 5DT (Fifth Dimension Technologies)
ARE YOU A PARK TENANT NOT LISTED HERE?
Please contact the BTP Information Centre to be added to our community directory.
07 3853 5200
BTP BUSINESS COMMUNITY
BTP MOVERS AND SHAKERSEach quarter we welcome new businesses to join the BTP Community. This quarter we speak to Gavin Dickie, Managing Director of NewVoice Australia, a recent occupant of Brisbane Technology Park.
What does your company specialise in?
New Voice is a software company that was established in 1991 and supplies a product called MobiCall. MobiCall is a truly unified emergency control and response solution that utilises voice communications rather than just SMS, Paging or TEXT based messaging. MobiCall guarantees an outcome by automating delivery of critical events and alarms in real time voice, receiving real time acknowledgement, performing real time escalations, and instantaneously collaborating.
Do you have an existing relationship with a BTP occupant or do you see an opportunity for new relationships in the future?
Our model to market is with resellers and strategic partners. These partners are specialists in the ICT industry, such as Nexon Asia Pacific, an existing BTP occupant. We are looking for partners that provide ICT solutions into all types of industries as Mobicall offers value into any environment where alerts/alarms are generated.
What influenced your decision to make the move to the Brisbane Technology Park?
We recognised the need to settle into an environment of likeminded people with an opportunity to offer a complementary solution to all ICT companies wanting to add value to their existing offerings. We intend to develop a managed service and the existing infrastructure within Brisbane Technology Park was an important factor in selecting this location.
Gavin Dickie, Managing Director and Lionel Kieck, Channel Manager of NewVoice Australia
integrated facilities management and commercial concierge services talio.com.au
relaxlet talio give you back your weekend
• mobile waterless car cleaning and detailing • Call us. 0432 504 801
The global energy business provides high quality fuels, lubricants and other oil products to millions of business and retail customers every day. Graystone Development Manager, Andrew Stevens said, “We are thrilled to be chosen as Puma Energy’s development partner for its bespoke facility. Puma’s choice of this location is a testament to Graystone’s construction and development expertise, which will be drawn on to deliver this new premises that will become part of the $70 million next stage at BTP Northshore Hamilton, and include a new childcare facility and multi-storey car park.” A time lapse camera has been positioned above the construction zone, which will capture each phase of the project. The camera is set up to take a photo every 30 minutes, allowing a bird’s eye view of the construction activity.
Puma Energy Construction Site: BTP Northshore Hamilton
Homeboy, an Australian based start up and Brisbane Technology Park occupant, has released its world-first home security system in the US; making home security more affordable and accessible to the general public. Homeboy’s new product is the first wireless, long-life, Wi-Fi accessible security camera in the world and is the only home security system that enables owners to invite trusted friends and family to access their security system electronically.
The automatic motion detecting camera alerts the owner and their network instantly when motion is detected. Users are given the ability to view the video footage immediately and decide whether further action is needed. The mobile app has geo-location capability allowing the system to disarm or arm based on the owner leaving or arriving home, it also allows the system to go into pet mode.
The portable camera weighs 153 grams and is no larger than a tennis ball. It can be placed anywhere around the house as the magnetic base is capable of being mounted to walls and doors.
Mark Richards, co-founder of Homeboy said, “Home security is in desperate need of a refresh. Popular streaming and monitoring cameras are not home security systems, and the incumbent home security systems trusted by the generation before us are hopelessly antiquated and prohibitively expensive to the vast majority of renters and homeowners.
“Everyone deserves home security and the freedom to customize their system to match their lifestyle. We built Homeboy to be open and accessible to all from day one. Homeboy is home security for the rest of us.”
Already Homeboy has received very favourable reviews from CNET, HGTV, Gigaom and PC World. Although Homeboy is currently unavailable in Australia, you can find out more information on this innovative system, and plans for a local release at www.homeboy.com.
HOMEBOY RELEASES WORLD’S SMARTEST HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
Homeboy’s newest home security camera
The patent for sample pre-treatment marks a new era in laboratory testing and Anteo Technologies anticipates that the use of the methodology, which decreases or removes interference and contamination in test samples, will result in faster and more efficient testing and a reduction in medical costs. Rachel de las Heras, Head of Commercialisation at Anteo Technologies, said, “Currently pathology labs get a lot of tests that have to be re-tested in a different manner. The patent reduces both the need for repeat testing and the number of patient samples that don’t give an accurate read out because of naturally occurring interfering substances found within the human body. It is also scalable and has an easy manufacturing process.”
Continued on page 3.
PUMA ENERGY’S NEW HEADQUARTERS AT BTP NORTHSHORE HAMILTONConstruction has commenced on a new building beside the BTP Hub at 371 Macarthur Avenue, BTP Northshore Hamilton, which will become the Australian headquarters of Puma Energy.
ANTEO TECHNOLOGIES MAKING WAVES WITH NEW BIOSEPERATIONS PATENT On the 24th of February, Brisbane Technology Park occupant, Anteo Technologies announced the lodgement of a new bio separations patent application.
Anteo Technology Laboratory
