Samoan businessman Uluomato'otua Saulaulu Aiono has been inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame in recognition of his contribution to Aotearoa's economy. 

Uluomato'otua was among six other inductees who have had an impact on the New Zealand economy as well as their communities.

With Samoan heritage, he was born to a Christian family in Apia and moved to New Zealand with his family in 1960. Coming from humble beginnings, his journey to be the first Pacific Islander to graduate with a Bachelor of Computer Science and first Pacific Islander to complete an MBA confirmed his groundbreaking rise with his founding of an international high tech firm, the cream on the cake. 

He is the founder of the International high-tech COGITA before selling it to a software giant, Epicor in Silicon Valley in the year 2012. He is also a Chairman of various non-government organisations. Uluomato'otua then went into business with his wife and are active contributors to their communities. 

In an Interview with Radio New Zealand (R.N.Z.), he talked about how much his wife had supported him throughout his career, how they were a perfect match to how well he can earn money and how well she could keep it. 

The N.Z. Business Hall of Fame selection process is done by an independent Panel chaired by Peter Thompson, a leading figure in the NZ real estate industry as well as other panellists. Once the selection panel is given a list of potential laureates accompanied with their detailed achievements and contribution in the business world and their communities, each individual nominated has a story of their own hard work and success with most who have contributed greatly to their communities.

It was established in 1994 to recognize and celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the New Zealand economy and social development.