Big Thank Yous to…

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Once again, we just want to thank all the folks who helped to bring about our first PSFBuzz event and make it such a success. Gold Stars (in no particular order) to:

• All the delegates who took the time to be there
• All our speakers for donating their time & support and making such a great programme
• Dave for his outstanding job as Chair and setting up the platform that is PSFBuzz
• Roving reporter Liz for covering the event beautifully as only she can
• All our  #psfbuzz followers and tweeters for their contributions (#6 trending topic on the day below #swineflu – Wow)

Plus last but not least, our sponsors and exhibitors . Without them the event just wouldn’t have been possible.  Our thanks again to the very good people of GOSS, Astun Technology, Learning Pool, Firmstep, BrowseAloud and Clicks & Links.  Please check out their info below. 

Main Sponsor – Goss

GOSS has a proven pedigree and substantial Public Sector client list. Over the last 10 years GOSS has developed partnerships with in excess of 60 Public Sector organisations.
GOSS understands the pressures to meet online strategy standards but our flexible partnership approach ensures the deployment a dynamic Web 2.0 solution, such as www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk.  GOSS Interactive enables you to create and manage:

• Personalised homepages
• Dynamic search
• RSS, Widgets and Gadgets
• Social Networking
• Mapping
• Blogs/Vlogs and Forums

Follow us on twitter for more: www.twitter.com/GOSSInteractive.

Contact  Tel:01752 517350  Fax:01752 517110 Email: info@gossinteractive.com Web: www.gossinteractive.com
 
Main Sponsor – Astun Technology

Police and Local Authorities are looking for effective software solutions to cut costs, transform processes, improve operational efficiency and enhance service delivery. Astun Technology’s iShare data integration and publishing platform enables organisations to make the most of their own data, extracting it, transforming it and publishing it both internally and externally. It can serve call centres via systems integration and citizens via the web with a rich mix of information and maps while delivering real savings through avoidable contact and transactional services. iShare also provides a direct communications channel to citizens that subscribe to its automated My Alerts service. Easily configured and completely automated iShare is a unique mix of the Astun’s own purpose built modules and the best Open Source components. In use with over twenty authorities the award winning iShare platform continues to evolve to meet growing e-services needs.

Contact: Mike Saunt   Tel: 01372 440143  Email: mikesaunt@astuntechnology.com Web: www.astuntechnology.com

Main Sponsor – Learning Pool
Learning Pool provides e-learning subscription and content services to the public sector in the UK. Our services help local authorities deliver the transformational government agenda, create efficiency savings and develop a modern workforce.
We provide online e-learning content, authoring technology, Web 2.0 technology , hosted platforms and consultancy to over 86% of councils in the public sector community.
To find out how other public sector are using social media technologies to help deliver their learning and development strategies, or if you want to join one of the most exciting communities in local government, please visit us.

Contact:  Sam Barbee  Tel: 0207 101 9383 Email: elearning@learningpool.com  Web: www.learningpool.com

Exhibitor – Firmstep
Firmstep works with 30% of UK local authorities in helping them achieve their ambition of world-class citizen services. Firmstep for Government allows the creation of personalised self-service portals so you can provide great customer service online through a single, secure view.  The Firmstep platform includes some of the best web technology in the areas of personalisation, identity management, service delivery, and social collaboration. Authenticated customers can access and track services, complete transactions, and engage with the community by subscribing to social networking feeds, blogs, and forums.  The platform includes leading technology components AchieveForms and AchieveBookings for online forms and bookings.

Contact: Elizabeth Adams  Tel: 07838 148146 Email:  elizabeth.adams@firmstep.com  Web:  www.firmstep.com

Exhibitor – BrowseAloud
BrowseAloud is the world leading text-to-speech solution from Texthelp Systems Ltd, which is designed to improve website accessibility for those with literacy difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, mild visual impairments or where English is a second language.   With a choice of 17 high quality voices covering 9 languages and a number of unique features, BrowseAloud is quickly being adopted as the product of choice worldwide. 
Texthelp Systems Ltd was formally incorporated in 1996 and specialise in the design of assistive software solutions to support those struggling to read and write.  The company is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Adobe Solutions Network Developer, Apple Business Partner, HP Business Partner and is ISO 9001:2000 accredited.  For the past 9 consecutive years, Texthelp Systems Ltd has been a Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award winning company.

Contact: Email info@browsealoud.com Web: www.browsealoud.com

Exhibitor – Clicks & Links
Formed in 2000, Clicks and Links Ltd has an extensive track record of delivering web based solutions and consultancy to the public sector and communities, as well as managing the essential consultation processes involved. We have worked on a number of high profile public sector projects including the development of Eastserve, voted one of the top 7 intelligent communities in the world (2007), setting up the ground-breaking EDT Innovation Centre to showcase innovative public and private sector ICT innovations, and have played a crucial role in the formation of the DC10 (top ten finalists of the Digital Challenge) community, as well as recognition within the UK public sector, having been awarded Government Gateway Alliance Partner status.  In addition the company, via Second Places Ltd (a joint initiative between Clicks and Links and Fusion Unity Ltd), has been recognised for virtual worlds in delivering public and educational services. Second Places is dedicated to providing a full end-to-end professional Second Life service including consultancy, design, building, event planning, community development, island management and hosting.  We have already built up an extensive portfolio of these services and are now one of the leading UK and European companies in this field.

Contact: Vin Sumner, Managing Director T. 0161 273 5252, F. 0161 273 5293 M. 07799  881969. Email: vin.sumner@clicksandlinks.com  Web: www.clicksandlinks.com