The NZ Computer Society (NZCS) is proud to announce a new monthly series of events from August to December 2008 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Hamilton, bringing some of the true "Innovators of ICT" to a city near you. Register at http://nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/3202-NZCS_Innovators_Series%3A_Don_Christie_(Hamilton)<http://nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/3202-NZCS_Innovators_Series%3A_Don_Christie_%28Hamilton%29> This month Don Christie will be presenting his talk on "Using Open Source to Build Innovative Solutions". Don Christie will need no introduction to those in the Open Source world, but has an extremely interesting story of innovative success relevant to those in the commercial software space as well. As a founder of what is now New Zealand's largest open source solutions provider, Don is one of the first people to build a truly viable and successful commercial model in New Zealand around open source software. Don's company Catalyst IT, which was voted in NBR Magazine earlier this year as the most exciting company in New Zealand, provides significant solutions to companies such as Telecom, Fairfax, the TAB, plus a host of Government agencies. Catalyst also architected, designed and developed, host and maintain NZ Registry Service's core system, the Shared Registry System (SRS) which maintains the .nz domain space (i.e. handles all .nz internet addresses). In this intriguing presentation, come and hear what inspired Don to take his passion for Open Source to the mainstream and the hurdles he has had to overcome along the way. Don will also discuss his keys to success in turning concepts into reality, an integral step on the path of innovation. The insight presented by Don will be of huge interest to others aspiring to be the best in their field through hard work and true innovation. Don is also the organiser of the NZ Open Source Awards and president of the NZ Open Source Society. Date: 8 September 2008 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Venue: The Hub at Wintec, City Campus, Gate 5, Tristram Street, Hamilton REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL: http://nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/3202-NZCS_Innovators_Series%3A_Don_Christie_(Hamilton)<http://nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/3202-NZCS_Innovators_Series%3A_Don_Christie_%28Hamilton%29> This event will sell out in most areas, hence registration is essential. Best Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS Pulsar Computer Solutions Ltd P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256 Email: david(a)pulsar.net.nz