SMARTS Recognised as Australia’s Top ICT exporter
Monday, 23 November 2009 00:00
SMARTS, the global leader in securities market surveillance systems and services has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading exporters. SMARTS was honoured with the information and communication technology (ICT) category at Australia’s premier business awards, the 2009 Australian Export Awards.
The award recognises SMARTS’ technology leadership and innovative marketing program which has enabled them to build the enviable position as the leading supplier of market surveillance systems to the world’s largest and most advanced securities exchanges, regulators and broking firms. “The Australian Export Award acknowledges the vision of the founders and the hard work and dedication of the talented SMARTS team. SMARTS has forged a global leadership position in the niche of market surveillance and we are delighted to be recognised for our achievements,” said Dr Andreas Furche, SMARTS Group CEO.
SMARTS Group is a private Australian company set up in 1994 with the aim of building and deploying technology and services to enhance the integrity of world securities markets. Today it is the unrivalled market leader with 40 national exchange and regulatory customers as well as 50+ broking clients from 35 countries. In 2008/09 SMARTS generated approximately AUD25 million in revenue with around 95% derived from export sales.
“Growing a global business in advanced market surveillance systems from an Australian base illustrates the highly specialised skills and knowledge SMARTS has built in market surveillance technologies and services,” said Dr Furche.
The Australian Export Awards are co-presented by Austrade and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Now in its 47th year of recognising export excellence, the Awards are one of the longest running and most prestigious and most prestigious business awards in Australia.