Case study - NEC
Check out some of the advantages that NEC - a global tech company - gained by setting up a Wollongong office.
Are you looking for the ideal base to grow your business?
Does the ongoing impact of COVID-19 have you re-assessing the way your business works? The modern office is changing, business models are adapting, and the door is open to new opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to set-up a satellite office, a shared service centre, or a new base for flexible work practices – Wollongong is ready.
Meet Martin Braithwaite
General Manager – Business Transformation, Managed Services, NEC Australia
Martin manages more than 600 employees around Australia in his role – all while enjoying an enviable work-life balance by being based in Wollongong.
Personally it was the best move I’ve made for a long time. I’ve lived in many places around the world and I love this place.
Learn more about NEC’s experience setting up its office in Wollongong, as well as Martin’s transition to living and working in Wollongong, in our Q&A with Martin Braithwaite.
Why Wollongong?
Wollongong is home to a growing number of successful tech companies serving markets around the world, and it’s easy to see why. Choose Wollongong as your base and you can:
- Find the right staff with access to a large pool of educated and experienced ICT workers.
- Get the support you need from like-minded peers through groups like Siligong Valley, a local network of 1000+ ICT industry professionals who meet up monthly.
- Advance your ideas and your business through industry research partnerships and collaborations with the University of Wollongong.
- Service customers worldwide thanks to Wollongong’s ideal location, which includes a reliable broadband network, extensive transportation links, and an hours’ drive to Sydney international airport.
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help
The team at Invest Wollongong are here to answer any questions you might have about basing your business in Wollongong. Here are some of the ways we can help:
- Connect you with key decision-makers and potential business or supply partners.
- Provide you with information and statistics for your business case to move to Wollongong.
- Organise personalised tours to key areas of interest.
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