MXDU 2004 Sponsors

The team at MXDU2004 and it's sponsors would like to thank you for coming along and being a part of this year's conference.  We all had a fantastic time getting to know you and we'll definitely be back for MXDU 2005!

MXDU would not be possible without the help of our sponsors. If you have a spare moment, take a look at what they have to offer - and let them know you saw them at MXDU.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Macromedia, Inc Macromedia Inc. provides software that empowers millions of developers and designers to efficiently create the most effective user experiences on the Internet. Its integrated family of tool, server, and client technologies enables the delivery of a wide range of Internet solutions from websites to Rich Internet Applications across platforms and devices.

With an installed base of three million developers and designers, rich client software deployed to 98 percent of web users, and a broad network of industry partners, Macromedia is a strategic IT supplier to customers in the business, government and education markets. The company has operations in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Through an open, integrated family of client, tool, and server techologies, Macromedia is driving a new generation of Rich Internet Applications that will radically improve the Internet experience.

GOLD SPONSORS

Daemon Internet ConsultantsSince 1995, Daemon has earned a reputation as a uniquely knowledgeable and capable organisation within the crowded web development market. Specialising in technical consulting, training and development, Daemon brings a deep understanding of, and passion for, Internet technologies to everything we do.

A Premier Solutions Partner, Daemon works with clients to identify and realise opportunities to use Internet technologies to increase their return on investment, improve productivity, and enhance their relationships with customers, employees and partners.

Daemon continues to be the leading training organisation for Macromedia products in Australia. Since 1997 Daemon has brought real-world developer experience to their ColdFusion, JRun and Flash courses, helping ensure that all students get value and not just a line for their resume.

Daemon's superior customer care and the depth and breadth of services have resulted in significant repeat business with customers, collaborating with them to make optimal use of technology today while planning for the future.


Straker ShadoStraker Interactive is a leading global provider of enterprise-wide web-based content management and portal software. Its flagship product is the world leading Shado Content Management System, which is built with Macromedia ColdFusionMX to provide feature rich, cost effective solutions with minimal risk and rapid development and that are cross platform and database independent.

Straker Interactive's award winning solutions are integrated with Macromedia's family of products, enabling legacy systems and Rich Internet Applications to be easily combined. Straker Interactive has offices in the UK, New Zealand and Australia.

 

SILVER SPONSORS

AusTiger Hosting Web Site Hosting with power, flexibility and service, AusTiger Hosting is exactly what you've been looking for!

AusTiger Hosting combines the expertise of Danaclese Pty Ltd, a provider of Web Development, Web Hosting and other internet services for over five years and Barwell Consulting Pty Ltd who have significant expertise in providing enterprise level Oracle Solutions for major corporations throughout Australia and the United Kingdom for over fifteen years.

Over the years we have developed close relationships with many leading Web Development companies and have enjoyed being an integral part of their financial success by providing hassle free access to our range of services and expert advice.


Mitousa is a design and development studio that specialises in Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) and web development. It is committed to delivering high quality and intuitive user experiences, integrating technical expertise with graphic design and brand awareness.


Nectarine Nectarine is a company of four people and a dog, specialising in Flash and Director design and development. Nectarine have been producing award-winning multimedia for seven years, with a focus on highly creative, artistic or educational projects.

Nectarine offers interactive design with Flash and Director, web design and development for web sites, CD-ROM design and development, games, animation, kiosks, print design and more. Check out Nectarine's website for their latest news, work and fun flash experiments.

BRONZE SPONSORS

BestRates.com.au offers you an instant online booking service for last minute discount accommodation throughout Australia. BestRates does this by giving our accommodation partners the ability to use the system to sell their short notice unsold rooms (up to 14 days out). Accommodation partners can log in to the system at anytime to add new rooms and to adjust pricing to give you the best deal - so check back often.


BulletProof Networks Bulletproof Networks is Australia's first and largest Managed Service Provider and Wholesale Managed Services Enabler.

Bulletproof Networks designs, builds, manages and monitors secure, robust, mission-critical Internet Systems for business on both a retail and wholesale basis. Every Bulletproof service and system is designed to never have a single point of failure.


ZeroOneZeroOne (NZ) Limited was founded in 1998. We are an e-business systems innovator. We live and breathe e-business, and are purposely built to embrace e-business systems innovation.

We are a balanced team featuring both technical expertise and practical business skills. With a focus on developing and integrating systems that either open up a revenue stream for a business or save it money, our fundamental drive is still to make technology work for our clients-so they may evolve and become successful in today's market.

What We Do:
In short, we eat, sleep, drink, breathe, and live the Internet. If there's an advancement in technology that could make things more efficient for our clients-and/or ourselves-we'll find out about it. We build functional online applications combined with visually stimulating interface design, so that our clients' clients not only get the service they expect when they expect it, but will also enjoy the experience at the same time.

Macromedia Business:
We specialize in Macromedia Flash and Macromedia ColdFusion development, and strive to maintain at least an 80% certified staff. Macromedia technologies have become the foundation of ZeroOne: All of our projects utilize at least some Macromedia tools and services. Almost all of our projects are highly complicated and require us to push the technology to its limits; this is what we love to do and what we intend to do forever (while it's still fun).


GeneratorGenerator Interactive was founded in 2001 and are a Sydney-based company specialising in Flash Application Design and Development. Generator have used Flash in concert with a variety of serverside technologies to deliver successful products for such companies as Telstra, The Premium Movie Partnership (Showtime), Snack Brands, Hasbro Toys and many others.


FAST.hitLooking for the right place to host your mission critical web site? FAST.hit is the answer!

FAST.hit is an innovative Australian owned and operated web hosting company established in 1999, providing support for ColdFusion MX, Flash Remoting, .NET, PHP and other technologies all managed with a powerful control panel. FAST.hit's expertise in ColdFusion, innovative technology, network security, competitive prices, flexible service plans and comprehensive support resulted in cementing long term business relationships with web design studios, businesses, government and other organisations. Visit www.fasthit.net for a test drive of our premium services.


Red SquareFounded in 1995, Red Square is one of Australia's leading Internet agencies with a reputation for developing innovative and exciting websites.

This privately owned business delivers flexible, stable and scalable solutions for its clients, designed specifically to ensure a positive website user experience. Offering a wide range of Internet related services including; e-business strategy development; web based application development; Rich Internet Application development; web hosting and enhancing web user-experiences; Red Square is able to offer clients a total Internet solution. With some of Australia's best web development staff on board, Red Square consistently provides clients with quality Internet and Intranet solutions. Key Red Square clients include: oneworld, Telstra, Panasonic Australia, Harvey World Travel and YHA Australia.


Gruden 

Gruden was founded in 1995 after the successful launch of Australia