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ISC: Industry Standard Computing

About Industry Standard Computing Ltd

Industry Standard Computing Ltd. (ISC), is a small software development firm based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Its fields of interest include database development, website publishing and marketing. There is a particular focus on developing innovative internet-based products.

ISC's first internet venture www.newsknife.com rates international news sites based on their performance at Google News, a site that lists the latest news from thousands of sites worldwide. Newsknife has gained a niche reputation, and staff of major international news sites have taken up memberships.

ISC is privately owned, with no media industry connections.

Neil Pharazyn

Neil Pharazyn is the Managing Director of Industry Standard Computing Ltd.

Neil pursued an advertising career, culminating in being a Creative Director in a major advertising agency. He studied marketing at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand. He then became a software developer and started ISC.