Space-Time Research

Space-Time Research ventured into a market ignored by many Australian companies, writes Brad Howarth.

Most Australian technology companies think of the US when developing plans to sell their products and services internationally. But Melbourne-based software developer Space-Time Research has discovered there is money to be made in all sorts of places, if you are prepared to do the ground work.

	2007 November
	Space-Time Research has announced that the Venice Port Authority, a leading Mediterranean port in Italy, has selected SuperSTAR, Space-Time Research’s innovative self-service business intelligence solution. The Port of Venice will use SuperSTAR’s data integration capabilities and flexible analysis tools to gain real-time access to crucial port information to increase overall operating efficiency. The Venice Port Authority is a public agency that promotes investments, innovation, employment and new services aiming at improving the quality and competitiveness of Venice Port. The Port is focusing its development strategy on the growth of diversified traffic and developing new services and activities, with the objective of further expansion in commercial and passenger traffic. This constant growth potential is also dependant upon its extensive network that connects it to major ports around the world. SuperSTAR provides the Venice Port with the functionality it needs to meet data access and analysis requirements of a rapidly changing international market. The solution had to manage the data, ensure confidentiality, and provide self-service, access via a web browser. The solution will improve the efficiency and reliability of port related statistical data; making it more readily available in order to provide knowledge & insight to both local and national govt users as well as transport planners.
	2007 October
	Rust Report: UN picks Aussie BI pack for Cambodian Stats Australian company Space Time Research has worked with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to provide its SuperStar software to the Cambodian National Institute of Statistics. The software will be used to manage and analyse data related to topics like population census, agriculture, education, health care, and transportation. "Providing this leading analysis and dissemination tool will allow them to explore creative solutions to their humanitarian and economic challenges," explained Dr Andrew Pinney, statistics adviser at the UNDP. 􀁺 Back on its home turf, Space-Time Research has been selected to provide a self-service BI system to Telstra BigPond. The system will be used to analyse and report on the vast amounts of data routinely collected by the ISP. "BigPond's objectives reflect an industry trend towards self-service business intelligence for users within an organisation," said John Ellenberger, general manager of marketing for Space-Time Research.
	2007 September
	The Age: Russians' latest leap into Space Space-Time Research ventured into a market ignored by many Australian companies, writes Brad Howarth. Most Australian technology companies think of the US when developing plans to sell their products and services internationally. But Melbourne-based software developer Space-Time Research has discovered there is money to be made in all sorts of places, if you are prepared to do the ground work.
	Space-Time Research has announced that it has been selected to provide a Self-Service Business Intelligence solution to meet the data analysis and reporting needs of Telstra BigPond. In Australia, Telstra’s internet services provider Bigpond collects huge volumes of data that require analysis and reporting in a timely and robust fashion. “The primary intention projects of this type are to replace the existing business intelligence infrastructure with more agile and scalable software that will grow with the business,” states John Ellenberger, General Manager of Marketing for Space-Time Research. “This typically starts with a comprehensive review of user needs and confirmed the importance of offering end users unfettered access to data,” he added. “BigPond’s objectives reflect an industry trend towards Self-Service Business Intelligence for users within an organisation. High speed tabulation and visualisation along with security and confidentialization are important elements of this industry trend, “ said Mr. Ellenberger. Telstra BigPond is Australia's largest Internet Service Provider.
	Space-Time Research is pleased to have been a major sponsor at the 56th session of the ISI in Lisbon, Portugal from August 22 to 29^th’,2007. During the ISI Congress, Space-Time Research played host to over 40 senior level statisticians from around the world at a Government Statistician’s Breakfast at the renowned Pestana Palace. This executive level gathering provided a unique opportunity for government statisticians to network as well as be privy to an interesting presentation by industry expert (and vice president of the ISI), Len Cook. Len is also the ex-Government Statistician from New Zealand and the UK (ONS). It was a significant occasion by which guests were able to learn first hand the experiences of major Government Statistical Agencies and how they stood to benefit from all that Space-Time Research has to offer. Guests were also able to hear from actual users about the ease of use, fast performance, confidentiality, web dissemination and other features of the product. "The ISI has always been a key focus area for our team’s efforts and we have always been rewarded with valuable insights from participating at the show. We are delighted to have been able to extend upon our relationship with the ISI, and are already eagerly looking forwardly to the 57^th session to be held in South Africa in the year 2009. This executive breakfast was a perfect way to end off a successful round for us at the show," said John Ellenberger, General Manager for Space-Time Research.
	Space-Time Research is pleased to be appearing as sponsors from 24 September to 27 September 2007 in the context of the statistics week in the state capital Kiel, Germany. Space-Time Research is proud to be participating at worldwide statistical events such as the ESRI European User Conference from September 26-28. The venue for the EUC 2007 is the City Conference Centre Stockholm located in the centre of Stockholm.
	2007 August
	Space-Time Research is pleased to have been a major sponsor at the 56th session of the ISI in Lisbon, Portugal from August 22 to 29^th’,2007. During the ISI Congress, Space-Time Research played host to over 40 senior level statisticians from around the world at a Government Statistician’s Breakfast at the renowned Pestana Palace. This executive level gathering provided a unique opportunity for government statisticians to network as well as be privy to an interesting presentation by industry expert (and vice president of the ISI), Len Cook. Len is also the ex-Government Statistician from New Zealand and the UK (ONS). It was a significant occasion by which guests were able to learn first hand the experiences of major Government Statistical Agencies and how they stood to benefit from all that Space-Time Research has to offer. Guests were also able to hear from actual users about the ease of use, fast performance, confidentiality, web dissemination and other features of the product. "The ISI has always been a key focus area for our team’s efforts and we have always been rewarded with valuable insights from participating at the show. We are delighted to have been able to extend upon our relationship with the ISI, and are already eagerly looking forwardly to the 57^th session to be held in South Africa in the year 2009. This executive breakfast was a perfect way to end off a successful round for us at the show," said John Ellenberger, General Manager for Space-Time Research.
	A new online survey tool developed by Australian Survey Research, combined with a new secure website, now allows the AIC to host and run secure surveys and ensure the privacy and integrity of data. The AIC has also installed Space Time Research’s SuperSTAR web data analysis software. This enables users to manipulate and analyse quantitative data at different aggregation levels. It will provide the means for statistical, analytical and multi-format visualisation, simple ad hoc reporting and geospatial analysis. The DUMA dataset is the first to use the new analyser and elements of the dataset will soon be available through the secure website to participating agencies. Over the longer term the AIC will use the tool to publish other datasets to the web and provide graduated access from the general public to specialist users.
	2007 July
	Space-Time Research, a leading global provider of self-service business intelligence and statistical solutions has announced the relocation of its Melbourne, Australia headquarters. A steady increase in demand for Space-Time Research’s SuperSTAR business intelligence solution, particularly in Stats agencies and census bureaus around the world, has necessitated a move to a downtown office twice the size of the previous one. Scheduled to open on July 9, the new office is located at 630 Church Street, Richmond, a stone’s throw from Melbourne’s central business district. Growing rapidly Space-Time Research now employs 70 staff and has also opened offices in both the US and the UK. “Our new head office and the opening of offices in the UK and US reflect the success Space-Time Research has enjoyed over the past few years.” said John Ellenberger, General Manager of Marketing. “It is also a sign of the increasing investment in the company and the drive to improve customer service and accelerate product development”.
	2007 June
	Space-Time Research has announced that its SuperSTAR software has been delivered to the Cambodian National Institute of Statistics. The leader in Self-Service BI, STR has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to provide its SuperSTAR software for management and analysis of data related to topics such population census, agriculture, education, health care, and transportation to the UN defined Least Developed Countries. The software will allow these countries to better understand and improve social, education, and economic issues as they strive to develop and grow.
	2007 April
	Space-Time Research is a proud sponsor of the 56th session of biennial meetings held by the International Statistical Institute (ISI). Established in 1885, the ISI is one of the oldest scientific associations operating in the modern world and well-known for its meetings in which the entire membership congregates to exchange innovative ideas, develop new links and discuss current trends and developments in the statistical world. "We are pleased to announce that Space-Time Research will continue to support the ISI by being a Major Sponsor at the ISI's 56th Session in Portugal. Space-Time Research is a supplier of statistical software solutions to National Statistical Agencies around the world." Jose A. Pinto Martins, Executive Secretary, ISI 2007 "We are delighted to continue our relationship with the ISI, the premier world-wide statistical organisation and support the 56th Session. The Session provides an effective venue for Space-Time Research to showcase it's powerful solutions which are fast becoming the standard software platform for the worlds leading statistical organizations." John Ellenberger, General Manager, Space-Time Research
	2007 March
	Rust Report: Aussie adds up for Russian Statistician Melbourne-based developer Space-Time Research (STR) got in amongst the action this month as a number of small Australian companies made headlines by winning big export orders. STR was selected to provide its SuperStar tabulation and dissemination software to the Russian Federal State Statistics Service. The deal followed trials of the software on the Russian Population Census and Enterprise database last year, and the first live application will be in support of the Russian Agricultural Census, explained John Ellenberger, STR's general manager of marketing. Coincidentally, STR has opened an office in the UK to support its increasing user base there and to tackle the data warehouse market.
	Image and Data Manager: Space-Time Reaches for the Stars Australian data access and analysis specialist Space-Time Research (STR) has secure a significant deal with the Russian Federal State Statistics Service (ROSSTAT), catapulting it into the European market.
	Space-Time Research, a leader in providing Self-Service Business Intelligence solutions has established operations in the United States. Vice President of Strategic Development for Space-Time Research, Don McDougall said “this is an exciting time in the business intelligence software market. There are several discontinuities in technology and requirements that make it interesting for smaller companies, including software as a service and open source. However, the most meaningful change is the ability for many more, if not all users to do their own analysis on large amounts of data. Furthermore, managing the data centrally maintains “one version of the truth” and allows a question-answer-question approach to business analysis. We think of our product as a creativity engine to be used by everyone for successful analysis and innovation.”
	2007 February
	In February this year, Melbourne-based software company Space-Time Research won a contract with the Russian Federal State Statistics Service (ROSSTAT) for the use of their SuperSTAR tabulation and dissemination software in all major statistical surveys in Russia. SuperSTAR software was trialled last year on the Russian Population Census and Enterprise data base and is now being used to support the Russian Agricultural Census. Space-Time Research first became interested in the Russian market in 1995 when representatives from the Russian government attended a statistical conference held in Sydney. Space-Time Research was one of the sponsors and the company had Russian speakers on staff.