ICT solutions provider, Yellowfin International, is diving into the
lucrative Japanese ICT market said the Minister for Information and
Communication Technology, Tim Holding.

Yellowfin, the leading provider of easy to use Business Intelligence
solutions, has secured a major software distribution agreement with
Japan's Kyocera Maruzen Systems Integration. The deal will see
Kyocera provide business support, direct selling and channel sales, as
well as localisation support in tailoring the products for the local
market.

"This deal gives Yellowfin access to one of the world's largest and
most advanced ICT markets, and further enhances the company's
reputation as an industry leader in reporting and analysis software,"
Mr Holding said.

"The two companies met for the first time during the Victorian
Government's ICT Trade Mission to Japan, in April this year,
beginning the discussions which led to today's agreement," he said.


More than $4.95 million in export deals are expected to emerge from the
last ICT Trade Mission to Japan, including a major game development
deal between Victorian's Tantalus Interactive and Japanese publisher
Kemco, generating new business for the company and new jobs for
Victoria.

"Coordinated trade missions open doors to grow our local businesses
globally, and the Victorian Government keenly supports our ICT SMEs to
make these fruitful international linkages," he said.

Founded in 2001, Yellowfin International is making a big splash
globally. By focussing on delivering Business Intelligence software
that is incredibly easy to use and integrate Yellowfin has quickly
established partners and clients throughout Europe, Asia and North
America.

We are delighted to have been part of the Victorian Government ICT
Trade Mission to Japan this year," said Glen Rabie from Yellowfin.
"We are grateful to the Victorian Government for the opportunity to
take part in this highly successful trip. Events such as these really
assist the local ICT sector to grow and succeed internationally."

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