Leading Queensland ICT providers recognised for international success

Leading information, communication and technology companies Yeahpoint and Fern Software last night received the State’s highest recognition at the 21st Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards.

Presenting the awards at the gala event, Premier Anna Bligh said that Brisbane-based company Yeahpoint won the ICT category for its success in exporting its award winning software platform in 14 countries.

“Since inception six years ago, Yeahpoint has become recognised as a leader and innovator in this complex industry,” Ms Bligh said.

“In this time, Yeahpoint has developed its software to support solutions for a range of industries, including applications in promotional, information, government, telecommunications, retail, automotive, financial services and food handling.

Yeahpoint Chief Executive Officer John Anderson said that his company is proud of the fact that a Queensland business has been able to win business and deliver solutions to businesses across the globe.

“It is always very satisfying to compete, and win, on Queensland’s highly competitive global stage. The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards recognises these feats and supports future endeavours,” Mr Anderson said. ... more

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BRISBANE-based digital media group Yeahpoint and its partners at the Public Design Group are carving out a niche in Singapore, the ‘‘gateway to the rest of the business world’’.

The pair have built on their success at the Singapore Retail Awards where they won the Best Retail Concept of the Year category late last year for their new SingTel shop designs ... more

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