November 2 2011: – iCetana presents to participants at Univation 2011. This event, in its 2nd year, is a showcase and celebration of innovation evolving from the four universities in WA. The event enables valuable networking opportunities and stimulating discussion panels for researchers, technology entrepreneurs with leading industry representatives to engage and foster an innovation ecosystem in WA.

August 19 2010 iCetana received the “Broadband Innovation Award” sponsored by the NSW Government and a $25,000 prize at this year’s Tech 23 event. Tech 23 is an annual gathering of 23 of the best innovative companies in Australia. The event was held in NSW and organised by Slattery IT. Matthew Macfarlane, on behalf of iCetana presented to a panel of tech industry leaders as well as an audience of 400+ potential investors, entrepreneurs, business mentors and possible clients.

To view this presentation, click on the slide below (tip – turn up your volume):

Matthew Macfarlane at Tech 23

iCetana Team with Tech 23 Award

Gary Pennefather, iCetana’s CEO, who was elated at winning the award, said:

“Innovations like iCetana’s intelligent video software will change the way video surveillance is used. Improved access to broadband networks will enable the ubiquitous uptake of IP-based video solutions and other IP related technologies for commercial entities through to home consumers.”

Gary also thanked the dedicated team at iCetana, researchers at Curtin University, tech industry leaders in NSW and the NSW Government for supporting Australian-developed innovation and for having the vision to assist technologies such as iCetana’s that can make a difference to public safety and security.

The iCetana board, comprised of investors and strategic partners as well representatives from Curtin University have nominated Gary Pennefather as CEO of iCetana Pty Ltd.  The role was temporarily held by Matthew Macfarlane who was instrumental in igniting the commercialisation process and securing early stage venture capital for iCetana. Matt will now take up a board position and directorship with iCetana.

Gary brings a wealth of technical knowledge and also has a strong background in technology centric start-up companies from which he has gained experience at the executive level across business development, engineering, product development, and corporate finance.  In addition, Gary has board level experience and was an executive director of a publicly listed technology company – QRSciences (Ticker: QRS).  During his time at QRSciences, Gary was involved in a number of corporate takeovers and acquisitions to grow the company beyond its original R&D technology focus.  Prior to QRSciences, he was a key founder and Vice President of Engineering at Atmosphere Networks, a Silicon Valley based telecommunications network developer.  Gary received a B.E. from the University of Western Australia and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors