Peter Bryant, a Leading Corporate Advisor Joins T-UP: The Technology Entrepreneur Centre Advisory Board

Mr. Bryant is an ex-pat New Zealand who now runs his own technology advisory group TransTech USA and has extensive business experience in the technology sector in the United States, Asia/Pacific and United Kingdom.

Wellington, New Zealand (PRWEB) December 13, 2004 -- Wellington, New Zealand-based technology incubator T-UP, the Technology Entrepreneur Centre, has announced the appointment to its advisory board of leading corporate advisor Peter Bryant. Mr. Bryant is an ex-pat New Zealand who now runs his own technology advisory group TransTech USA and has extensive business experience in the technology sector in the United States, Asia/Pacific and United Kingdom.

T-UP CEO Robert Acton welcomed Mr. Bryant onto T-UPs advisory board, saying his networks and skills would greatly complement those already in place.

Peter has enormous knowledge and skill in the ICT sector in which T-UP is placing increasing emphasis. His energy and skills will be greatly valued," Mr. Acton said.

Peter is already delivering high level seminars in New Zealand through companies enrolled in the Hi Growth project and his combination of commercial knowledge and technical know-how, give him a unique perspective on developments in the ICT sector and how they can best be commercialized."

I am very excited about joining T-Ups advisory board, as I see a tremendous level of innovation and enthusiasm in NZ. I can offer insights and experience that will help these companies on their commercialization journey. Also, as a Victoria alumnus, it is gratifying to be able to participate at this level for my university"

About T-UP

T-UP: The Technology Entrepreneur Centre is based in Wellington, New Zealand and is one of New Zealands leading technology incubators, having close links to Victoria University of Wellington through Vic-Link, the universitys commercial arm. T-Up, The Technology Entrepreneur Centre is an incubation service provider focusing on ICT start-up companies with the potential for high-growth. T-UPs mission is to create a valuable support system that allows selected ICT start-ups to establish themselves in the national and international markets. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.t-up.co.nz

About TransTech USA LLC

TransTech USA, based in Denver, Colorado, provides corporate advisory and business development services to emerging technology companies to successfully commercialize their products into new markets. The ultimate goal is to maximize a companys return on investment and provide the widest choice of exit strategies.

Peter Bryant the founder and president of TransTech USA, has built successful businesses in the US, Asia Pacific and UK. Prior to founding TransTech USA he was CEO of Clear Technology, President of InfoNow Corporation, a NASDAQ company. He was earlier Vice President of Operations North America for Mincom, Inc. His previous 13 years were with Computer Associates International, the third largest global provider of enterprise software solutions. Peter holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand and has completed studies at the Kellogg School of Management. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Chartered member of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.transtechusa.com

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