NEW HORIZONS & EDALIVE

Operating in Armidale since 1988, EdAlive (creators and distributors of high-quality educational software and New Horizons (software retailing) have been supplying schools and individuals in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and beyond.

The company is another example of a successful international business based in Armidale.

It has won numerous national and international awards including the Premier's NSW Expor ter of the Year (Category Winner) and two iAwards, and its software has also taken out international BESSIE, EDDIE, iParenting and AEP Distinguished Achievement awards. Both businesses provide parents and teachers with the technology tools to foster educational excellence.

"Our businesses are diverse and built on a reputation for reliability, breadth of knowledge and outstanding customer service," says the company's Managing Director, Graham East. "We continue to be recognised as leaders in our industry and have recently negotiated licensing agreements with a number of partners."

Mr East is a keen advocate of Armidale as a business base and for its way of life.

"Armidale provides unique business, educational and lifestyle opportunities," he says. "The low cost of real estate compared to major cities together with the educational and other opportunities associated with a university town like Armidale is attractive to business professionals and young families alike."