Partners

Technology partner

Netcetera – Quality Software Engineering

Netcetera ranks among the top IT services companies in Switzerland. Daily, its experienced software engineers use their vast Java and Open Source knowledge in large and business-critical IT projects. Headquartered in Zurich, the Netcetera holding employs around 200 specialists, has branches in Liechtenstein, Macedonia and Dubai, as well as subsidiaries with experts for business analysis and business intelligence. http://www.netcetera.ch

Eveni – 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

Swisscom

Swisscom, Internet connectivity provider for the Jazoon08 conference in Zurich is Switzerland's leading telecoms provider, with 5 million mobile customers, around 5.3 million fixed lines and 1.6 million broadband connections. The company has a presence throughout Switzerland and offers a full range of products and services for mobile, landline and IP-based voice and data communication. Massive investments in network infrastructure ensure that this will remain the case in the future. Our highly motivated employees understand customers needs, providing them with top quality products and excellent service. http://www.swisscom.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 member of the association of the leading advertising and communications agencies in Switzerland (bsw). 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.

OWASP - The Open Web Application Security Project

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a worldwide free and open community focused on improving the security of application software. Our mission is to make application security "visible," so that people and organizations can make informed decisions about application security risks. OWASP is a community of developers, researchers, architects, managers, and suits trying to change the software market and stop vulnerabilities. http://www.owasp.org

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.

Partner events

OpenExpo

OpenExpo on March 12/13, 2008 in Bern, Switzerland

• Speakers: Alan Cox (Linux Kernel), Ian Howells (Alfresco), Ruedi Vontobel (IBM), François Marthaler (Canton of Vaud), Michael Lauer (OpenMoko) and many more
• Over 50 presentations in the Business, Government and Technology Tracks (8 talks are in English, see below)
• Panel discussion with Microsoft, Free Software Foundation Europe, European Union, Canton of Vaud, IBM and SAP
• Exhibition of over 20 open source service providers and over 30 open source project booths including OpenOffice.org, TYPO3, PHP, KDE, Ubuntu, Zimbra and many more
• Try Linux and other open source software and get free support in the Linux Install Zone
• More specials: Social Event, Jungle Tours, Thin Client demo, free WiFi (mesh network)
• Best of all: ENTRANCE IS FREE (as in beer ;)

Although most of the talks will be in German, eight of them (including two keynotes!) will be presented in English. Also most of the project and firm exhibitors speak English so you'll benefit of OpenExpo even if you don't speak German.

For more information please visit: www.openexpo.ch

EUROFORUM Handelszeitung Konferenz AG

Euroforum Switzerland facilitates the exchange of high-value business information, content and networking opportunities amongst decision makers in various industries, governmental organizations and academic institutions by providing dedicated platforms, such as premium conferences and seminars.

The 4th CIO-Forum 2008 is one of our main IT-event of the year (11 to 12 June 2008). The conference provides a top-class platform for CIO's. Best practice, innovative cases and cutting edge technology will be presented at the conference in Zurich.
For more information please visit our website: www.cio-forum.info