Kingdom Hack announces WiseTech Global as 2016 Platinum Sponsor

Wollongong - September 16 - Kingdom Hack today announced that software leader WiseTech Global will be the platinum sponsor for its November 26-27 Wollongong Hackathon, supporting WITS team for the second year running.

“This is evidence of a growing recognition for the Wollongong region as an innovative centre of excellence” stated Benjamin Darbyshire, Co-founder of Kingdom Hack. This hacking-style event is open to technology enthusiasts of over 18 and experience levels, challenging them to produce an innovative product within a 24-hour period.

WiseTech Global is an innovative, multi-award winning global developer of cloud-based software solutions for the international and domestic logistics industries. CEO & Founder, Richard White, started the business with a small team in 1994 in his basement in Sydney, Australia and today WiseTech Global software is used in more than 125 countries by the world’s largest logistics service providers.

“We’re pleased to be a part of such a forward-thinking and creative event,” said Zubin Appoo, Innovation and Technology Manager at WiseTech Global. “It’s a fun and engaging process which encourages more innovation and helps support the future of the technology industry,” he said.

Steven Cooper, Kingdom Hack Co-founder, stated “inspiring students to recognise that their talents will have a real-world impact is a difficult and often long road to tread. We are excited to work with WiseTech Global to show how solutions to problems come from unexpected places.”

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About Kingdom Hack

Kingdom Hack seeks to bring together anybody with a passion, a pet project or a curiosity that needs quenching to build, experiment and create in 24 hours a product that will prove them the victor by challenging their personal skill and determination to create something for hackathons to come. The Team of Kingdom Hack come from a diverse and experienced background of running hackathons on a national and international level. Its goal is to build a world class hackathon series that will be talked about and recognised throughout the global tech community.

For more information on Kingdom Hack and to purchase tickets, visit: www.kingdomhack.com

About WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC)

WiseTech Global is an innovative, multi-award winning global developer of cloud-based software solutions for the international and domestic logistics industries. Since 1994 they have helped logistics companies efficiently manage the movement of goods and information. Their leading platform, CargoWise One, forms an integral link in the global supply chain. With over 6,000 customers in more than 125 countries, their breakthrough software solutions are renowned for their powerful productivity, extensive functionality, comprehensive integration, deep compliance capabilities, and their truly global reach. WiseTech Global is listed on the ASX (ticker WTC).

For more information on WiseTech Global, visit: www.wisetechglobal.com