FOSS4G 2009 Press Release 9 - Revision history

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-For information about this announcement, contact:
+For information about this FOSS4G sponsorship contact:
-FOSS4G Organising Committee: http://2009.foss4g.org/contacts/
+Kirsty O'Brien
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 ''For limited distribution, to potential sponsors.''
-= Where does your business need to be in 2009? =
+= Reach budgets of price sensitive organisations at the FOSS4G conference =
 Sydney, Australia. 7 April 2009.

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 Is FOSS4G a new area of interest for your company? If so FOSS4G 2009 provides an opportunity to gain an overview and understanding of the 'state of free and open source Geospatial technology'. Sign up for workshops and receive high quality training at incredibly competitive rates! Share your experiences and see firsthand how your competitors and clients are developing, implementing and using FOSS4G to underpin their business.
-Don’t miss the opportunity to present your company. FOSS4G conferences have historically attracted delegates from spatial departments in Government and Defence sectors, and from national programs like Europe's INSPIRE project and 2009 is already attracting a lot of interest from Australia and Asia/Pacific region, from projects like Australia's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). http://ncris.innovation.gov.au
+Don’t miss the opportunity to present your company. FOSS4G conferences have historically attracted delegates from spatial departments in Government and Defence sectors, and from national programs like Europe's INSPIRE project and 2009 is already attracting a lot of interest from Australia and the Asia/Pacific region, from projects like Australia's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). http://ncris.innovation.gov.au
 '''If you think FOSS4G 2009 is just for technologists then think again........this is where your business needs to be in 2009!'''

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 Is FOSS4G a new area of interest for your company? If so FOSS4G 2009 provides an opportunity to gain an overview and understanding of the 'state of free and open source Geospatial technology'. Sign up for workshops and receive high quality training at incredibly competitive rates! Share your experiences and see firsthand how your competitors and clients are developing, implementing and using FOSS4G to underpin their business.
-Don’t miss the opportunity to present your company. FOSS4G conferences have historically attracted the biggest names in Geospatial technology as well as large enterprises keen to engage with FOSS4G projects and service providers. FOSS4G traditionally attracts delegates from spatial departments in Government and Defence sectors, and 2009 is altready attracting a lot of interest from Australia and Asia/Pacific region.
+Don’t miss the opportunity to present your company. FOSS4G conferences have historically attracted delegates from spatial departments in Government and Defence sectors, and from national programs like Europe's INSPIRE project and 2009 is already attracting a lot of interest from Australia and Asia/Pacific region, from projects like Australia's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). http://ncris.innovation.gov.au
 '''If you think FOSS4G 2009 is just for technologists then think again........this is where your business needs to be in 2009!'''

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 Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) is becoming increasingly entrenched in mainstream ICT (Information and Communication Technology). The FOSS4G 2009 conference, http://2009.foss4g.org/, in Sydney, Australian 20-23 October 2009, is a unique event gathering a global community for an intensive and exciting week of activity. Now more than ever there is a need for organisations and business to think strategically. FOSS4G software can help your organisation or business become agile in our challenging economic times.
-Your market is seeking to address their traditional problem spaces in new and innovative ways by looking at FOSS4G to assist them seek value and return on their investments. At a time when organisations are thinking carefully about their investment in IT, how are you addressing your client’s needs? Are you adapting?
+Your market is seeking to address their traditional problem spaces in new and innovative ways by looking at FOSS4G to assist them realise value and return on their investments. At a time when organisations are thinking carefully about their investment in IT, how are you addressing your client’s needs? Are you adapting?
 Companies and organisations are looking at alternative technologies and service models, looking at ways to integrate their existing Geospatial technology with FOSS4G options. FOSS4G 2009 presents an opportunity for you to demonstrate your adaptability to meet these new demands, show your client base how your solutions can integrate into theirs, come face to face with the people behind the growing force of FOSS4G and reach new and emerging markets.
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 Is FOSS4G a new area of interest for your company? If so FOSS4G 2009 provides an opportunity to gain an overview and understanding of the 'state of free and open source Geospatial technology'. Sign up for workshops and receive high quality training at incredibly competitive rates! Share your experiences and see firsthand how your competitors and clients are developing, implementing and using FOSS4G to underpin their business.
-Don’t miss the opportunity to present your company. FOSS4G conferences have historically attracted the biggest names in Geospatial technology as well as large enterprises keen to engage with FOSS4G projects and service providers
+Don’t miss the opportunity to present your company. FOSS4G conferences have historically attracted the biggest names in Geospatial technology as well as large enterprises keen to engage with FOSS4G projects and service providers. FOSS4G traditionally attracts delegates from spatial departments in Government and Defence sectors, and 2009 is altready attracting a lot of interest from Australia and Asia/Pacific region.
 '''If you think FOSS4G 2009 is just for technologists then think again........this is where your business needs to be in 2009!'''
 FOSS4G delegates will start registering online from mid April. If you intend to maximise your marketing, then now is the time to purchase one of the sponsorship packages and get your logo onto the FOSS4G website.  With exhibits starting from just $2, 500 AUD and sponsorships starting from just $300 AUD it is an incredibly cost effective way of getting your name in front of an international audience at a world renowned venue. Small companies will be happy to hear about a new Bronze sponsorship level, for only $AU1, 000, (approx $US720).

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 Sydney, Australia. 7 April 2009.
-Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is increasingly entrenched in the mainstream ICT (Information and Communication Technology), and Geospatial software is not excluded from this trend. FOSS4G 2009 (http://2009.foss4g.org/) is a unique event which collects together a global community into a single location for an intensive and exciting week of activity. This year the conference arrives in Sydney, Australia. Now more than ever there is a need for organisations and business to think strategically. Geospatial software can help your organisation or business become agile when it needs it most, in particular Free and Open Source Geospatial Software presents an attractive and viable alternative. Put aside the myths and join us to explore the opportunities that FOSS4G presents.
+Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) is becoming increasingly entrenched in mainstream ICT (Information and Communication Technology). The international conference, FOSS4G 2009 (http://2009.foss4g.org/), in Sydney, Australian 20-23 October 2009, is a unique, event which gathers a global community into a single location for an intensive and exciting week of activity. Now more than ever there is a need for organisations and business to think strategically. FOSS4G software can help your organisation or business become agile in our challenging economic times.
 Your market is seeking to address their traditional problem spaces in new and innovative ways by looking at FOSS4G to assist them seek value and return on their investments. At a time when organisations are thinking carefully about their investment in IT, how are you addressing your client’s needs? Are you adapting?
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 '''If you think FOSS4G 2009 is just for technologists then think again........this is where your business needs to be in 2009!'''
 FOSS4G delegates will start registering online from mid April. If you intend to maximise your marketing, then now is the time to purchase one of the sponsorship packages and get your logo onto the FOSS4G website.  With exhibits starting from just $2, 500 AUD and sponsorships starting from just $300 AUD it is an incredibly cost effective way of getting your name in front of an international audience at a world renowned venue. Small companies will be happy to hear about a new Bronze sponsorship level, for only $AU1, 000, (approx $US720).
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 == Upcoming milestones ==
-* 13 Apr 2009, '''Registration for conference and workshops opens'''
+* 20 Apr 2009, '''Registration for conference and workshops opens'''
 * 1 Jun 2009, Abstract submission deadline
 * 13 Jul 2009, Presenters notified of acceptance for talks