Peruvian IT opportunity for Ontario technology companies
PERUVIAN IT BUYER seeking Wimax, IT security, infrastructure, mobile banking apps, etc. Data General Corporación’s General Manager will be in Ottawa (June 8th) and Toronto (June 12th) to meet with highly innovative Ontario technology companies interested in exploring opportunities in Peru. Peru is a dynamic market-oriented economy with high growth potential, and currently Canada’s second largest partner in Latin America and the Caribbean. Peru’s solid economic foundations and outstanding growth figures bode well for a continuing development of the ICT industry. Data General Corporación is seeking:
1. External plant infrastructure for the implementation of Wimax (802.16mHz)
2. Wimax network access devices (use of USBs or Routers)
3. Security devices for access to the network, both via Hardware as well as via Software (Firewall type)
4. Infrastructure solutions for deployment of fiber optic network to be used for data transmission through fixed broadband and to complement last-mile wireless solutions.
5. Software solutions for the implementation of applications via mobile telephony, such as electronic banking, POS, etc.
TO APPLY: Process the attached document and send to the people indicated in it. Deadline Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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Ontario Interactive Media mission to Siggraph, Los Angeles · August 7-9, 2012. (3 spaces available). Eight experienced Ontario interactive media and computer graphics providers are invited to join a trade mission to Los Angeles and Siggraph 2012 (http://s2012.siggraph.org). Siggraph hosts the largest exhibition of products and services for the computer graphics and interactive techniques attracting more than 23,000 professionals. The program including databases and meetings with local distributors and potential partners. COST: $1,500 per company (Early bird registration valid to May 31, 2012). To apply, contact Mauricio.Ospina@Ontario.ca
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Ontario IT security mission to ASIS, Philadelphia · Sept. 10-12, 2012. (no spaces available). For the fourth consecutive year, eight Ontario IT security companies are invited to join the Ontario mission to ASIS 2012 (www.asisonline.org). ASIS is the premier security event attracting more than 23,000 security professionals and hosting the largest marketplace of security technologies, products and services. The program includes turn-key exhibit space in the award-winning Ontario Pavilion (# 531) and value-added services such as databases, promotion at the Ontario Business Reception and meetings with distributors from Latin America. COST: $2,200 per company (Early bird registration $1,800 valid to May 31, 20-12).
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Ontario at IBC AMSTERDAM (September 7-11, 2012) Registrations are now open. IBC (www.ibc.org) is second only to NAB (Las Vegas) as a show for electronic media. IBC is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and media content worldwide. 1,300 exhibitors and more than 55,000 industry professionals from over 160 countries participated in IBC 2011. The Ontario Pavilion at IBC 2012 will provide a unique opportunity to showcase your company’s know-how and technology to potential business partners and customers; meet key decision-makers from Dutch / European companies; obtain market briefings on The Netherlands / Europe from industry experts; participate in industry networking functions; and attend the IBC exhibition and conference. For further information, please contact: victor.miranda@ontario.ca
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Ontario Cyber security mission to RSA, San Francisco • February 25-March 1, 2013 (4 spaces available, 4 gone). Eight Ontario-based companies in the Cyber security sector are invited to join the Ontario mission to RSA 2013 in San Francisco. With over 350 exhibitors, RSA is the premier annual information security conference in Cyber security including cyber threats, data breaches, social engineering, compliance, risk management and cloud security. Value-added benefits include turn-key exhibit space in the award-winning Ontario Pavilion, contact databases and meetings with local distributors and potential partners. With thanks to ITAC. COST: $2,200 per company (Early bird registration $1,800 valid to November 30, 2012). To apply, contact Mauricio.Ospina@Ontario.ca
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Ontario at Mobile World Congress (February 25-28, 2013, Barcelona, Spain) Registrations are now open. The Mobile World Congress, the world’s largest leading mobile communications conference and exhibition, provides the key platform to network with the industry, introduce your company’s technology and learn about new products and services. The International Trade Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation is organizing the Ontario presence at MWC 2013 (www.mobileworldcongress.com). Ontario will have two Pavilions, in Halls 6 and 7 of the show (new “Fira Granvia” venue). For further information, please contact Victor Miranda: victor.miranda@ontario.ca
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$18.9-million SMART FUNDING program available to manufacturers in Southern Ontario. The fund enables manufacturers to commercialize technologies, enter new markets, invest in sustainable and green energy, purchase new equipment and technology, as well as improve efficiency. To be eligible for the program, applicants must be manufacturers with 15 to 1000 employees, and must be looking to invest in product and process improvements that will develop and expand their export opportunities.
® Amount: Projects selected for funding will receive 33.3% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $75,000.
® Timeline: Application window is open now until March 31, 2014 or until all $18.9M of funding is allocated. Project can be a maximum of 12-months in length.
® Eligibility Factors: Incorporated for 2 years, minimum of 15 employees up to a maximum of 1000 employees, and with a manufacturing operation in Ontario. Not necessary to be a member of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) to be eligible. Limited funding so only the best projects will be selected for funding. Companies predominantly engaged in trading, exporting or distribution are not eligible.
® To apply, visit: www.cme-smart.ca/