Your Chance to Meet the Serial Killers and Explore the Parallel Universe

March 10, 2012

Because they’re coming to Wellington later this month, so you can meet them and explore it with them.

And maybe you should, especially if you’re someone involved in IT, like a CIO, a CTO or a software engineer.

Something’s happened in the chip world. A change so fundamental it’s created opportunities to do everything faster, better and cheaper – across the board.

Serial computing is dead. It’s just that most people don’t know it yet. But it is. Intel knows that. So does Google. And ARM, the UK company whose processors drive 90% of the world’s smartphones. Weta Digital’s in the new loop, along with the scientists pitching to have the massive Square Kilometre Array (SKA) located in Australasia.

For all of them, serial computing is and old technology, killed by parallel processing. Parallel processing (PP) relies on newgen chips, not with a single core but with many, even thousands of them. For most people, though, the technology’s less important than the possibilities. Which are immense, according to PP’s champions. Many of whom are coming to Wellington this month for Multicore World 2012, New Zealand’s first heads-up on this IT revolution.

Speakers at Multicore World (March 27-28) include Intel Software Director, James Reinders and Dr Tim Mattson from Intel Labs; John Goodacre, Director, ARM Processor Division; Weta Digital’s CTO, Sebastian Sylwan; Dr Mark Moir from Oracle Labs; Microsoft’s Artur Laksberg as well as the CSIRO’s Dr Tim Cornwell and speakers from the Universities of Melbourne and Otago.

RIP single core CPU?

Yes, and we should be grateful for that. And, whether you’re a convert or a sceptic, this is a great opportunity to meet the serial killers and explore the parallel universe.

Multicore World 2012 has been put together by New Zealand company, Open Parallel and there’s info and registration details on the website http://MulticoreWorld.com

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Open Parallel presents MULTICORE WORLD 2012

October 1, 2011

Open Parallel -an Erdödy Ventures company presents Multicore World 2012, the first conference in Australasia and the Pacific focused in multicore technologies and parallel computing.

Wellington Town Hall, 27-28 March. Wellington, New Zealand

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Open Parallel: leaders in Parallel Perl and Parallel PHP (HipHop) using TBB. From James Reinders, Director of Software Products, Intel

May 12, 2011

Open Parallel Ltd, a company specialised in software for multicore and parallel computing, has released its new white paper “Threading Perl with Threading Building Blocks (TBB)“

This paper is complemented with the post at Open Parallel’s website

James Reinders, Intel’s Chief Software Evangelist and Director of Software Products published two posts on Intel’s blog, praising Open Parallel’s team and its work.

They are “Parallel PHP (HipHop) using TBB, kiwi style” and “Parallel Perl using TBB, kiwi style“

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VicePresident of Google and “Father of the Internet” presenting at the II Open Source Software, Multicore and Parallel Computing Miniconference

November 17, 2010

Dr. Vinton G. Cerf, VicePresident of Google and its Chief Internet Evangelist, will be another keynote at the II Open Source Software, Multicore and Parallel Computing miniconference, part of LCA2011, organised by Nicolás Erdödy.

In the early 1970s, Vint Cerf and Robert Kahn developed the protocol TCP/IP also known as the Internet Protocol Suite which is a set of communication protocols used by the Internet as we know it today.

The miniconference will be held in Brisbane, Australia on Tuesday 25 of January 2011

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The II Open Source Software, Multicore and Parallel Computing Miniconference

October 28, 2010

Open Parallel, an Erdödy Ventures company, is supporting the organisation of the II Open Source Software, Multicore and Parallel Computing miniconference, part of LCA2011 (Linux Conference Australia)

The miniconf will be held in Brisbane, Australia on Tuesday 25 of January 2011, and the Call for Papers ENDS Monday 8 of November 2010.

The first miniconf was in January 2010 in Wellington, New Zealand with James Reinders (Director of Software from Intel) as keynote.

The II miniconf will feature Paul McKenney as keynote. Paul is Linux CTO from IBM. Here is the abstract of his presentation: “Is Parallel Programming Hard, and if so, why?”

The Open Source, Multicore and Parallel Computing Miniconf offers a space to learn and discuss about Open Source contributions (existent or in process) to the problem of developing Parallel Software.

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Trade Mission to Uruguay and Argentina

September 13, 2010

As part of Erdödy Consultancy’s strategy in Latin America, we are pleased to announce our inaugural Trade Mission to Uruguay and Argentina, from September 21 until October 14, 2010

We are delighted to present the companies and products that will be introducing in this trip.

Robotic Technologies from Dunedin has developed a Fully Automated Lamb Boning Room. The company is a joint venture between Scott Technologies and Silver Fern Farms. See a brief video

Based in Wellington, Re:Gen provides farmers with farm-specific information to support their decision whether to irrigate effluent or not on any given day, and if yes, at what rate.

With offices in Australia and NZ, Ectol is a plant stress bio protectant that improves crop yields and plant heat by increasing osmoprotectants and providing essential nutrients.

Harmonic has offices in Wellington and Auckland, and presents two solutions for Telecommunication operators: the Next-Generation Network (NGN) Planning (an end-to-end planning solution to the complex challenges of NGN migration and ongoing management) and the Lifecycle Management Solution (scalable asset management tool that delivers tangible business results)

Open Parallel is a software company specialised in parallel programming with tailored solutions to customer’s data or needs, independently of the size of the problem. In partnership with Intel, Open Parallel created TBB into HipHop, a solution for big PHP based websites. Open Parallel will be having an open presentation at the Universidad of Buenos Aires (UBA) on October 7, 2010.

Since 1983, de Geest from Oamaru, North Otago has supplied 7500+ prebuilt bathrooms to hotels, apartments and hospitals throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific

Waste Solutions from Dunedin already has presence in Argentina and is exploring the Uruguayan market for their Innovative Waste and Water Treatment Solutions

Skin Alive from Wanaka has developed a unique sunscreen for surfers, golfers and skiers. Recommended by golfer Michael Campbell (US Open winner) and surfer Maz Quinn the formula has been created for the extreme New Zealand conditions

Kurow Winery from the Waitaki Valley, North Otago is interested in Tannat from Uruguay.

Please contact us for more information about these companies and to arrange a meeting. All of them are keen to have a conference call in case that concrete interest exists.

Our local mobile number in Uruguay will be 098 04 05 10 From outside Uruguay is (+598) 98 04 05 10

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New Zealand: the link between Latin America and China

August 11, 2010

New Zealand is ranked by the World Bank as

  • The best country in the world to Start a Business
  • The best country in the world in Protecting Investors
  • The second best (after Singapore) in Ease of Doing Business

Read the most recently available data from New Zealand here

Recognising the potential of New Zealand on being a link between China and Latin America, Erdödy Consultancy Ltd and I Grow New Zealand signed an agreement between the two companies to drive mutual business between Erdödy Consultancy and I Grow.

Background

I Grow is a New Zealand based corporate finance advisory firm that specialises in the following areas:

  • Capital Raising for high growth businesses;
  • Identification and negotiation of strategic partnerships and licensing agreements;
  • Merger & Acquisition Advisory services;
  • Market Entry Strategies for the USA and China;
  • Public Private Innovation Strategies and Reviews.

Opportunity

I Grow and Erdödy Consultancy have worked together on various projects since 2005 and have started to recognise the potential value of integrating Erdödy Consultancy’s Latin American networks with I Grow’s Chinese networks.

Erdödy Consultancy and I Grow have identified a number of broad opportunities to work together on in relation to a China / Latin American alliance, specifically identifying:

  • Latin American companies that are interested in developing business relationships in China, covering trade or investment in China.
  • Businesses in South America that are looking for expansion capital or which are being sold that could be of interest to Chinese Investors.
  • Identifying Chinese based businesses looking to expand its trade or investment activities into Latin America.

Based on the work I Grow has done to date in China since 2008 we see specific opportunities in the following areas:

  • Food and Beverage –
  • Forestry and Wood products –
  • Mining Resources –
  • Venture Capital Investors – We are working with a number of groups that are interested in high growth opportunities in the Chinese market, which could be a channel for international firms to establish themselves in that market.

Working Together

I Grow and Erdödy Consultancy will look to identify projects which can leverage the capabilities and networks of the other firm with a view to generating a long term business relationship involving trade and investment activity between China and Latin America.

Value Proposition

I Grow has a dedicated resource based in China that is more flexible and responsive than the larger firms, as well as being more price competitive. In terms of the Latin America / China link we believe that New Zealand offers some unique advantages to leveraging this relationship, including time zones but more importantly New Zealand’s position as the first developed country to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with China, and the position and status that provides for New Zealand Businesses and its partners.

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Erdödy Consultancy in Latin America

August 2, 2010

With its strong strategic capabilities in new venture creation, due diligence and market R&D, Erdödy is the natural Business Enabler for your organisation in Latin America.

Not many firms in New Zealand can offer you bilingual native speakers, who are also bicultural and with sound real business expertise in both areas of the world, New Zealand and Latin America.

Sometimes it’s simply not good enough to speak “good Spanish”.

You do need to have full awareness of the particular culture of the market that you’re aiming to. Latin America is a huge region, with fantastic opportunities but massive differences.

To its bilingual and bicultural strengths, Erdödy adds a third key differentiator: Concrete experience having established and successfully operated businesses in both markets.

We have networks all over Latin America, and we are Experts in Uruguay and Mercosur countries.

Erdödy Consultancy is member of the Latin American New Zealand Business Council (LANZBC).

We are pleased to announce our next business trip to Uruguay and Argentina. We will be in the region between September and October 2010. Contact us for further information on how we can explore business opportunities together.

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About Entrepreneurship

July 15, 2010

From UNCTAD

The importance of entrepreneurship

The role of entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurial culture in economic and social development has often been underestimated. Over the years, however, it has become increasingly apparent that entrepreneurship does indeed contribute to economic development.

Transforming ideas into economic opportunities is the crux of entrepreneurship. History shows that economic progress has been significantly advanced by pragmatic people who are entrepreneurial and innovative, able to exploit opportunities and willing to take risks.

Entrepreneurs produce solutions that fly in the face of established knowledge, and they always challenge the status quo. They are risk-takers who pursue opportunities that others may fail to recognize or may even view as problems or threats. Whatever the definition of entrepreneurship, it is closely associated with change, creativity, knowledge, innovation and flexibility-factors that are increasingly important sources of competitiveness in an increasingly globalized world economy. Thus, fostering entrepreneurship means promoting the competitiveness of businesses.

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Resources for Entrepreneurs looking for Investment

April 1, 2010

The world of Venture Capital and Angel Investment is fascinating but painful if you don’t know how it works. Like every industry it has a jargon and like every “human tribe” has its own rules.

Research and previous reading will give you a better preparation: there are several free resources available online. Below is a brief selection of what I recommend to entrepreneurs and from people that I know. However everything comes down to practice: just reading a good cookbook won’t make you a chef.

My advice: look at these resources and take on board what is suitable for you and your venture or idea. Then start to practice in the real world!


Garage

It was early 2008 when I first met Bill Reichert in Palo Alto through a common friend. We had a good number of conversations around technology, particularly about multicore software, which continued during his visit to New Zealand in 2009. His firm  Garage Technology Ventures has a number of resources for entrepreneurs which are very simple and easy to read. Don’t miss “Small is beautiful” and the “Top ten lies of Entrepreneurs” (then go to the “Top ten lies of Venture Capitalists“)

Dr. Exit

In July 2007 NZVIF organised a seminar in Christchurch about angel investment presented by Tom McKaskill. It was a small and friendly gathering (I ended in a conversation in Hungarian with Katalin, Tom’s wife). His books are now freely available online. Most of them are written for investors, but won’t hurt you to have a look. And you need to read “Raising Angel & Venture Capital Finance – An entrepreneur’s guide to securing venture finance” and “Ultimate Growth Strategies – A practical guide to engineer high growth into your business”

NZTE

The website of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is a real mine of general information. It has been improving its presentation and organisation over the years. The “Investment Ready” guide is now presented on the website (the first edition was a small booklet in 2004) and its topics are very easy to follow through compelling headlines. You can download the full guide or work with the “Investment Ready Planning Templates“.

Amadeus

In February 2010 I had a long conversation with Hermann Hauser about the present and future of parallel programming. It was the first time that we met personally but we have been exchanging emails for a year after being introduced by Andy Hopper.

I was impressed for his calm and structured approach to the conversation. When you visit the website of his firm, Amadeus Capital everything follows a sequence: first you learn how to submit a proposal. Then it is an investment criteria to be met. But what is really interesting is the submission form because this is “real”. It’s not a template or recommendations about how to pitch: it is the form that will introduce you to a 473 million pounds venture capital fund .

This is a completely different approach to a Silicon Valley fund. Tom Perkins (founder of KPCB) said that they don’t read business plans submitted to their office because if an entrepreneur cannot find a way to get an introduction to one of the partners through networking, then he will be hopeless trying to generate sales for the new venture…

Good luck and have fun!

Nicolás Erdödy

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