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Confirmed Sponsors

Platinum

GoogleGoogle
"Google is the world's largest search engine, also serving corporate clients, including advertisers, content publishers and site managers with advertising and a wide range of revenue generating search services."

 

Gold

Corporate ExpressCorporate Express
"Imagine... a supply partner that brings together many of the things you need to buy to run your business, who reaches every aspect of your business, under the one roof. Imagine access to highly specialised expertise that offers tailored advice to streamline your procurement needs. "

SUN MicrosystemsSUN Microsystems
"Sun Microsystems develops the technologies that power the global marketplace. Guided by a singular vision -- "The Network is the Computer" -- Sun drives network participation through shared innovation, community development and open source leadership. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the web at http://www.sun.com.au"

 

MicrosoftMicrosoft Corporation
"Microsoft is a platform company committed to building technologies that empower communities of developers and partners to deliver compelling software solutions to customers. This approach is reflected in the size and health of the technology ecosystem in which Microsoft participates:

The Microsoft open source strategy is focused on helping customers and partners be successful in today's heterogeneous technology world. This includes increasing opportunities for business partners regardless of the underlying development model. In addition, it includes increasing opportunities for developers to learn and create by combining community-oriented open source with traditional commercial approaches to software development."

 

Strategic DataStrategic Data
"Strategic Data provides services in all parts of the data collection, capture, processing, management and analysis process. In all our activities, we pride ourselves on the intelligent application of information technology. Our services include form design, data collection design, scanning, data entry, coding, data cleansing, database design, data management, statistical analysis and reporting. "

 

Silver

Obsidian Consulting GroupObsidian Consulting Group
"Obsidian Consulting provides software and consulting services, specialising in Internet Service Provider (ISP) billing systems, dynamic web site design, data driven web site design, and ecommerce enabled Internet applications. We also provide high quality specialist webhosting facilities. Our clients include national ISPs, government departments and businesses covering a diverse range of industries."

ACSACS
"The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the recognised association for Information & Communications Technology (ICT) professionals, attracting a large and active membership from all levels of the ICT industry. A member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the public voice of the ICT profession and the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT industry, with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of ICT. "

IBMIBM
"IBM is one of the largest corporate contributors to Open Source software in the world. IBM's Linux Technology Centre is involved in Open Source projects spanning the range of deep kernel development through to Samba, Mainframes to Embedded Platforms. IBM is also a leader in enabling their various offerings to support Open Standards whether it be document formats, network protocols or development environments."

 

Zac-Ware/FreewayZac-Ware / Freeway
"Freeway is an advanced Open Source eCommerce platform which has redefined what an Open Source eCommerce project can achieve. ZacWare is proud to be the sponsor of the project, having established the Project and nurtured its transformation into a thriving community."

 

Bronze

Net LogisticsNet Logistics
"Net Logistics is a leading web hosting firm, offering a range of platforms including shared hosting, reseller hosting, virtual private servers, and dedicated servers. Net Logistics is also 'developer-friendly', offering a range of leading-edge web development tools, including Ruby on Rails."

 

GroxGrox
"Grox is a boutique software development company based in Sydney, Australia. We specialise in developing scalable, cost-effective, and robust database-driven infrastructure for internet businesses. We have extensive experience leveraging and integrating high quality open source tools and frameworks using a variety of programming languages such as Perl, PHP, and Java."

 

UTBoxUTBox
"UTBox is a leading provider of Internet fax and SMS services to both business and individuals in Australia. No longer do you need a fax machine. UTBox services include Fax Email, Broadcasting and sending and receiving SMS messages from email."

 

In-Kind

Internet Access Provider for OSDC 2008

InternodeInternode
" Internode is an Australian owned, national Internet services provider. We love the Internet - and Internode delivers so much more than just an Internet connection. For example: Internode offers an Australian Sourceforge mirror, unmetered for Internode customers nationally. Internode also offers IPv6 access to its customer base nationally at no extra cost. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. We love open source - and our customers love downloading it from our mirror"

 

Wifi Hardware & Liability Insurance

Linux AustraliaLinux Australia
"Linux Australia is the peak body for Linux User Groups (LUGs) around Australia, and as such represents approximately 5000 Australian linux users and developers."

 

Media

Linux MagLinux Magazine
"Linux Magazine is a monthly, English-language magazine serving readers in roughly 100 countries. Each article in Linux Magazine is focused on delivering the hands-on, technical information you need in your daily Linux use. As a bonus, each issue includes a DVD containing a full version of a major Linux distribution. Linux Magazine has grown from a local UK publication to an internationally-active leader in the Linux Community, supporting events and organizations related to Linux and Open Source. For more information please visit our website: http://www.linux-magazine.com"

 

*Descriptions have been provided by sponsors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of OSDC.