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Here is the latest issue of Canterbury Software Inc�s hyperLINK weekly e-newsletter. Keep reading hyperLINK if you want to be up with the play in the Canterbury tech sector. See the full version of hyperLINK 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. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 1: Tech BBQ, 5.00pm, at Azure, 128 Oxford Terrace. Happy hour for the duration of the BBQ! OCTOBER 8: Free Elevator Caf� from 5.30 pm, Canterbury Innovation Incubator 200 Armagh St. Notification of the presentations will be sent out closer to the time. OCTOBER 14: Specialist one-day course for software company managers, presented by Dr Steve Kelly of the University of Southern Cross, Queensland. This programme provides the best practices and business insights that today�s competitive markets demand and has received rave reviews in a number of countries. October 14-15: 321 Go Global � insights from entrepreneurs who�ve been where you�re heading. The University of Auckland Business School and NZ Trade & Enterprise will be running the Christchurch leg of their one-and-a-half day internationalisation at the Maddison Room, Heritage Hotel, Cathedral Square. OCTOBER 20: Canterbury Software Summit, 12.45 - 17.30, Canterbury Innovation Incubator, 200 Armagh Street. A A half-day of intensive to help you succeed locally and in global markets. Some of New Zealand�s most successful software businesses will share their insights about how they managed to access global markets, the channels they used and their lessons from American, European and Asian markets. Come and exchange knowledge on how profit from the challenges and opportunities that face Canterbury software companies. The summit coincides with CSi's AGM and all businesses and individuals in the software industry are welcome.half-day of intensive to help you succeed locally and in global markets. Some of New Zealand�s most successful software businesses will share their insights about how they managed to access global markets, the channels they used and their lessons from American, European and Asian markets. Come and exchange knowledge on how profit from the challenges and opportunities that face Canterbury software companies. The summit coincides with CSi's AGM and all businesses and individuals in the software industry are welcome. NOVEMBER 2-3: ES Connectivity 04 � Unlocking the world�s best kept technology secret. Organised by Electronics South, this is a showcase of Canterbury�s electronics capability with an emphasis on developing and furthering relationships in the industry and, most importantly, doing business. For more information check the events calendar: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/events.htm ############### hyperLINK: Issue 60 September 30, 2004 + Notice: Changes to hyperLINK + Feature: A superior development opportunity for graduates and businesses + CSI website happenings + Meanwhile, at the forum + Contact us, subscribe/unsubscribe etc ############### *NOTICE* CHANGES TO HYPERLINK CSI is in the process of obtaining sponsorship for hyperLINK. This is the last weekly edition of the newsletter until a new sponsor has been engaged. Until then we will be publishing hyperLINK monthly, starting with an edition released on October 28. The monthly edition will have a stronger local focus and will feature articles on local companies or national issues that have a local bearing. You can expect to receive brief weekly email alerts of upcoming events from the facilitator for Canterbury Software and we once again appeal to members to notify hyperLINK�s editor, Michael Herman, by email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or on (03) 328-7254 of developments at their companies, including appointments, client wins and the launching of new products and services. Please note that you are not required to issue a formal press release � a phone call is sufficient for you to appear on our radar! ############### *FEATURE* A SUPERIOR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATES AND BUSINESSES Kiwis are discovering the benefits of a successful global internship programme that sources young talent from over 85 countries and which offers local graduates the opportunity to gain invaluable international experience. Michael Herman reports. With the forces of globalisation biting at their heels, businesses and graduates alike face the challenge of grooming themselves to compete effectively against rivals from all over the world. Over the 50 years since it was established, an organisation boasting a network of 30,000 members across more than 85 countries and territories, and with links in over 800 universities, has matched the needs and capabilities of its 800,000 members, allowing them to maximise their potential and link into new and valuable networks. [more here http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/current.htm#feature1 ] ############### *CSI WEBSITE HAPPENINGS* CSI'S DIRECTORY A searchable Who's Who in the Canterbury Tech Community. It's free to list your company and you'll find it a useful resource when you're looking for products, partners for collaborative work, and much more. Check it out, and fill in the form to get your company listed. http://www.canterburysoftware.org.nz/directory.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, Michael Herman: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --> 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]
