Partners

Technology partner

Netcetera – Quality Software Engineering

Netcetera is a technological leader among IT service providers in Switzerland. Daily, its experienced software engineers use their vast Java and Open Source knowledge in large and business-critical IT projects. Netcetera employs around 130 staff and is organized as a holding company, comprising a branch in Skopje/Macedonia and the companies Metaversum (IT consultancy and business analysis), D1 Solutions (business intelligence) and Eveni, whose web-based conference management solution is being used for jazoon.com. http://www.netcetera.ch

Eveni AG – web based conference management

As an application service provider, Eveni offers a high-capacity online solution with a comprehensive range of functions for planning and carrying out events and conferences (online registration, web-based administration of participants etc.). Functionality and scaling can be tailored exactly to the client's needs and the type of event. The Eveni platform also offers other attractive features that significantly reduce the workloads of event and conference managers. In addition to covering every conceivable aspect of professional organization of events, Eveni also offers fully developed services devoted to the sophisicated management of industry conferences, such as an online proposal process and the one2one meeting matching platform, which facilitates efficient networking. An optional integrated facility permitting secure payment via credit card rounds off Eveni's neat solution for online registration. Clients in a variety of countries are already benefiting from this professional solution. Eveni is used for jazoon.com. http://www.eveni.com

Marketing and communication

cR Kommunikation AG – corporate consulting in marketing and communication

cR Kommunikation is a communication and PR agency with recognized expertise and a broad range of experience in communication and innovative event marketing for companies and organizations in the ICT environment. It also provides corporate consulting in the areas of marketing and PR. The company was founded in 1989 and has offices in Küsnacht/Zurich, Berne and Basel. Its teams comprise what may be termed as "specialized generalists" who take responsibility for the communication of clients of various sizes from a wide variety of sectors, organizations (NGOs, NPOs) and public administrations. cR Kommunikation is one of Switzerland's ten largest BPRA agencies. http://www.crkom.ch

Affiliate associations

JUGS - Java User Group Switzerland

JUGS aims at promoting the application of Java technology in Switzerland.

JUGS facilitates the sharing of experience and information among its members. This is accomplished through talks, workshops, seminars and conferences. JUGS also encourages the cooperation between commercial organizations and research institutions.

JUGS is a special interest group of the Swiss Informatics Society (SI). We are funded mainly through sponsorships and by collecting a (modest) membership registration fee.

Host city

City of Zurich - In support of business

The City of Zurich has a strong, internationally competitive economy. By fostering local businesses and creating conditions that encourage innovative ventures and new company start-ups we can ensure the future of Zurich as an economic centre.

To meet this challenge, the city has established the Business Development and Promotion Office. This office is responsible for actively attracting new companies to the area and working to optimise the business environment on an ongoing basis.