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Sign-up options at http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/news.htm ############### THIS WEEK's FRIDAY TECH BBQ MARCH 19: GPC Electronics, 10 Sonter Rd, Christchurch. From 5.30pm. RSVP to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ############### This Week's Contents: NZ -- AN OUTSOURCING HAVEN ICT UBER-CLUSTER SPECIAL IT TEMPLATE FOR CSI MEMBERS COLLABORATION SUPPORT ############### NZ -- AN OUTSOURCING HAVEN CSI members and the broader IT community were invited to a presentation of the Outsource2New Zealand initiative, which aims to present a united quality "branding" for New Zealand services and product development, starting in the UK. The aim is *not* to compete with the likes of India on pricing, but to emphasise the utility of working with New Zealand companies who can offer a common language, compatible culture, good skills and education and efficeint work cycles. It's early days yet, but could be promising. More information will eventually be made available via the outsource2newzealand.com Website, but they are currently focusing on branding New Zealand as a quality outsourcing destination at next month's Gartner conference in London. Christchurch companies are well used to out-sourcing -- it's easier in some respects to provide services to Australian and US organisations than it is to ones based in Wellington or Auckland! We'll keep an eye on this initiative and keep you informed. ------------------------------ ICT UBER-CLUSTER Over the past few months the Canterbury Software team, and others, have put a lot of work into developing a plan to accelerate the growth of the Canterbury ICT sector. We�re identified three key areas where we can work to improve the sector: * develop a dedicated and specialised research facility (which will be especially useful for the electronics sector but will also be relevant for Canterbury Software members) * improve the skills of business managers * ensure that there will be an ICT workforce skilled enough and large enough to meet anticipated increased demand More on this at the CSI Website: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/initiatives.htm ------------------------------ SPECIAL FOR CSI MEMBERS You now have access to an IT consulting proposal template and sample terms of business, available to members from the CSI Resouces section: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/resourcesindustryinfo.htm Bear in mind that these are templates -- a starting point for you -- and any legal document should be passed by a suitably qualified professional to ensure that it meets your specific needs. ------------------------------ *CSI WEBSITE HAPPENINGS* COLLABORATION Canterbury Software Inc is keen to help members work to gether and collaborate, whether locally or as part of international outsourcing initiatives. If you are willing to work with other CSI members in specific areas or on specific projects, take a look at our Collaboration section and send us a listing for it: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/collaboration.htm ------------------------------ *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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ ========================================== Canterbury Software Inc. -- success through connections networking, events, workshops, forums for the IT industry http://canterburysoftware.org.nz ========================================== --> via Canterbury Software email forum: Success through Connections Replies will go to the CSForum. Leave or rejoin the list: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/forum.htm Searchable list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
