Hudson Gavin Martin’s client, Mi5 Security Limited, has won the Vodafone “Most Innovative Product from an Emerging Market 2011 – Mobile Technologies” award at the 2011 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
Mi5 is a world leader in the creation and supply of converged security and technology innovations. Mi5 Security’s products and services empower people today to easily control and manage their personal security. This is achieved through the delivery of new and unique surveillance and online products that combine the latest technology advances with proven and solid security practices. Based in New Zealand, Mi5 Security sells its products internationally through a network of partners and licensees.
The NZ High-Tech awards recognise excellence and innovation in New Zealand’s software, electronics, biotechnology, telecommunications and creative technology industries. The panel of 48 judges for this year’s awards included Dell founder Michael Dell, Cisco SVP Howard Charney and Gary Hamel, Fellow of the World Economic Forum and the Strategic Management Society.
The judges were impressed with Mi5 Security’s world leading image handling and power efficiency. The judges said:
“World leading image handling and power efficiency gives Mi5 Security a critical edge on the anything else in the market. We found Mi5 Security's approach to development refreshing; particularly in how they had mapped the role of hardware and software interfaces on their future model. The business leaders had clarity on all aspects of their business model and clear focus as a team on what was required to continue to make this business a success.”
“We are very proud to have received this prestigious award,” said Helen Wattie, CEO of Mi5 Limited. “It is great recognition of our products and service, our business strategy and the strength of our team. IT builds upon our recent inclusion in the Red Herring 100 as one of Asia’s most exciting and innovative high technology companies.”
For more information please contact Mi5 Security COO, Scott Wattie on +64 9 377 4309 or +64 21 277 9725 or scott@mi5security.com.