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OSCC is calling for submission for OSS case studies for the purpose of knowledge sharing. The best case studies will be eligible for the national OSS Case Study Awards at upcoming MyGOSSCON Conference held on 5th- 6th November 2008. The case studies are for the following solution categories: * Desktop * Infrastructure * Application Desktop ------- Desktop solutions are PC applications to enhance user productivity. Can include a complete OSS desktop replacement such as Ubuntu or Fedora Linux for end users, or it can be deployment and usage of applications such as OpenOffice.org, Firefox web browser, GIMP for graphics etc. Infrastructure – Applications which provide basic computing services -------------------------------------------------------------------- Infrastructure solutions involve back-end services such as email, DNS, web servers, firewall, printer servers, file servers, backup and other networking services. Application ----------- Application solutions which implement specific solutions to address business needs such as a web application for the public to look up important records or fill in forms electronically. Submission Template =================== A template and an example is attached to this email announcement. It is recommended that the main sections are kept as is, however additional sub-sections can be added. Submissions in Bahasa Malaysia are also accepted provided that they follow the same sections. English is encouraged, as these case studies will also be used to showcase and share Malaysian implementations to an international audience. Submission Deadlines ==================== The submission deadline is 6:00pm Monday 6th October 2008. Scoring for Awards ================== Scoring is based on 4 criteria, 1. Innovation This criterion measures innovation and creativity. This includes business processes, change management as well as implementation and development of technical solutions. 2. Impact This criterion measures the impact the solution has in terms of number of users, local vs international and also in terms of value. 3. Quality/Recognition This criterion measures the quality of the solution, this may include adherence to web standards, architecture design and also recognition from users. It also includes any recognition the project has had from users and other government awards. 4. Knowledge Sharing/Products This criterion measures how much knowledge the agency has made available for others, this includes seminars and presentations, technical and non-technical (guides) documentation etc. on the agency website or through other means including OSS project websites. Finalists ========= 3 finalists will be selected and awarded for each solution category. All case study submissions, however will be compiled and uploaded to OSCC's website. Selected case studies may also be compiled into a publication. Eligibility =========== All public sector government agencies and public institutes of higher learning (IPTA) are eligible. Submission ========== Please submit enquiries and case studies, to [EMAIL PROTECTED] before the deadline for your region. If the case study files are too large to be sent by email, please provide a link. -- Best Regards, Stanly Tan Open Source Competency Centre Malaysia (OSCC) Lot E302-E304, Enterprise Building 3, 63000 Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Tel: 603 83191200 (Office), Fax: 603 83193206 URL: http://opensource.mampu.gov.my --- OSCC MAMPU MyMeeting Version 2.0 Release http://knowledge.oscc.org.my/solution-areas/application/mymeeting _______________________________________________ OSCC Knowledge Bank Mailing List * To visit MAMPU Opensource on the web, go to: http://opensource.mampu.gov.my * To visit OSCC Knowledge Bank on the web, go to: http://oscc.org.my * To unsubscribe from this group, please go here: http://lists.oscc.org.my/mailman/listinfo/oscc-announce