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*hyperLINK***hyperLINK***hyperLINK***hyperLINK***hyperLINK* Here is the last hyperLINK for 2003. We'll be back in your inbox on January 22 but meanwhile the CSI executive and editor Carol Webb wish all readers a relaxing summer break and prosperous 2004. See the full version at http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/current.htm Sign-up options at http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/news.htm + Please forward this newsletter. You can freely re-use the feature stories, provided you acknowledge the credited feature story writer and hyperLINK as source. ############### FRIDAY TECH BBQ DECEMBER 12: Hosted by Jade Software Corporation, 19 Sheffield Crescent. From 5.30pm. DECEMBER 19: Upstairs Lounge Bar at the Dux de Lux, Arts Centre. Last BBQ for 2003. BBQ networking resumes January 23 2004. For further information (and to see who got snapped by the CSI paparazzi at recent events) go to the Tech BBQ page at http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/bbq.htm ############### hyperLINK contents: Issue 32, December 11 2003 + CSI making a difference + Chasing export growth in 2004 + Tech Newsbytes from all around + Online with CSI + At the forum + Contact us, subscribe/unsubscribe etc ############### *FEATURE* CSI MAKING A DIFFERENCE Members are reaping the benefits of Canterbury Software Inc�s full-on year, with more good things to come in 2004, writes CSI chairperson JANE MONTGOMERY. [more here http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/current.htm#feature1 ] ------------------------------ *FEATURE* CHCH TECH SECTOR CHASING EXPORT GROWTH IN 2004 By CAROL WEBB After a year of conflicting signals from Canterbury�s business sector, the smart money should be on the region�s high-tech players to bounce into 2004 with growing assertiveness and burgeoning export success. [more here http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/current.htm#feature2 ] ------------------------------ *NEWSBYTES* IT OPTIMISM: Almost 80 percent of South Island IT managers expect to hire more staff over the next six months, according to a TMP/Hudson nationwide survey. Confidence is strongest in the South Island, where a net 78.3% of IT companies expect to add staff. New Zealand-wide, a net 53.7% of IT companies expected to add employees, representing a 15.5 point increase over the July 2003 figure. WELLINGTON WI-FI: Wi-Fi access is now available along the whole of Lambton Quay, thanks to moves by Wellington-based organisations Citylink and MediaLab South Pacific. The continuous stretch of wireless access has been christened Wellington�s �Hot Zone� and is claimed to be the first such zone created on a city�s highest-traffic street anywhere in the world. The project was financed with the help of a $90,000 grant from Wellington City Council. GLOBALTECH GAIN: Database software developed by CSI member company GlobalTech Solutions is helping drive the Christchurch Methodist Mission�s ChildWise programme. The EzCare system provides comprehensive day-to-day management and reporting functions developed specifically for the not-for-profit sector. ChildWise targets children under 13 for home-based social work programmes, child counselling services and group education services. GlobalTech is pitching EzCare at other not-for-profit organisations. MYOB TOPS AGAIN: Christchurch-based business accountancy software company MYOB has won PC World magazine Readers� Choice Award in its category for the ninth year in a row. MYOB New Zealand has 65 staff in product development and design, training and support services, marketing and administration. Annual turnover is around $12 million, a figure that has doubled since 2000. MYOB�s head office and call centre is in Christchurch with sales and training centres in Wellington and Auckland. The MYOB Group is owned by MYOB Ltd, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. LINUX CENTRE: IBM has established a Linux centre of competency in Auckland with 10 staff who have developed a �cookie-cutter machine" which can deploy Linux guests across the enterprise regardless of server size or Linux brand. A key project is development of a new web infrastructure for Air New Zealand, including moving its SAP system to Linux. ------------------------------ *EXPORT FOCUS* RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This is a checklist of issues that a Research and Development Agreement would normally cover. It would be desirable for the parties to reach an agreement, in principle, concerning these issues, before a lawyer drafts the agreement. http://www.marketnewzealand.com/common/files/auerbach-research.pdf +From a series of checklists prepared by NZ Trade and Enterprise to help companies work through the export planning process. ------------------------------ *CSI WEBSITE HAPPENINGS* GLOBAL TIES http://www.canterburysoftware.org.nz/global.htm Canterbury Software Inc has sharpened its focus on lifting members' capabilities to succeed in the international marketplace. This page sets out what that means and contains useful links, including a selection of hyperLINK stories from the past year that focus on companies development and marketing achievements. ------------------------------ *MEANWHILE, AT THE FORUM* The Forum is your online community, where you can: + air your problems and concerns about marketing your software internationally + get rapid and effective suggestions from others like you, who've already done it + raise and discuss subjects of general concern to members Go to http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/forum.htm ------------------------------ CONTACT US ... SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE hyperLINK email options: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/news.htm Contact the editor, Carol Webb: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------
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