---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: PHP.net.my Webmaster <webmas...@php.net.my> Date: Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 7:42 PM Subject: What’s been happening with PHP.net.my To: linuxmalay...@gmail.com
Greetings to all, It has been a busy start to the year. We’ve been working on a bunch of activities since Q4 of 2009, and in 2010, we will be gradually launching them. Here’s a scoop on what we have so far. 1) PHPAcade.my and PHPMarketplace.my initiative launch On April 5, 2010, we launched our 2010 maiden projects in collaboration with MDeC and Microsoft: PHPAcade.my and PHPMarketplace. Here are some facts that came out of the event: In a 2008 MDeC study, MSC Malaysia companies generated about RM1.2 billion revenue in PHP development and services, but, only about RM66 million were exported. Statistics shows that since year 2008, PHP on Windows deployment shares has been growing steadily with developers quoting security, performance and manageability as key considerations requested by the enterprise customers. Deployment of PHP on the Windows platform is the same as deploying it on the Microsoft Cloud platform, Azure. To help jump start the local PHP developers, Microsoft offers the no cost WebsiteSpark and BizSpark programs. See descriptions below. These facts, coupled with our survey of the PHP Community, are the reasons why these initiatives are a must to help our community to fully monetize their potentials . PHPAcade.my is an online, self-paced training facility that will provide thorough, yet easy to follow instructions for deploying PHP on the Windows platform. PHPMarketplace is an online service to match PHP on Windows developers to global organizations, which are looking for such software development services. Visit the links to express your interest to participate. 2) Websitespark, BizSpark and Hosting Offers Microsoft WebsiteSpark For Web Designers and Developers, receive Windows Web Server and SQL Server Web Edition at no cost to start your own hosted services What is it? Microsoft® WebsiteSpark is designed to jumpstart businesses of small professional Web development and design companies. If you’re interested in starting hosting services on the Microsoft platform, this program is for you. Who is eligible? Professional service companies who provide Web development and design services Has no more than 10 members (including owners and employees). This includes a sole proprietor who runs his/her own company and has no employees. Develop and deploy at least one new Web site on Windows Server (on a Hosting Server or with a Hoster Partner) within six months after enrollment, and report it and other new sites through the WebsiteSpark Portal. If not already a member, enroll in the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN, formerly known as the Microsoft Partner Program) as part of program participation. Learn more Microsoft BizSpark For Software Development Startups, get free software, support and visibility What is it? Microsoft BizSpark is a program that provides startup companies with software, support and global visibility. If you are interested in developing applications on the Microsoft platform, this program is for you. Who is eligible? An eligible Startup must have the following characteristics at the time of joining: Actively engaged in development of a software-based product or service that will form a core piece of its current or intended business Privately held, In business for less than 3 years at the time of enrollment, and Less than US $1 million in annual revenue. Learn more Hosting Offers from sponsor These offers are designed for those interested in launching their own hosting business using Websitespark. Sign up for Websitespark then buzz us if you’re interested in Server Co-Loc or Dedicated services. Zenpipe PHP Colocation Package For PHP developer, who wants to host their own server with our best price RM 250/month!!! 1U server Colocation 1 Mbps Bandwidth 10 Mbps Burstable Bandwidth 1 Free IP FREE .my domain name worth RM 100 Email us at supp...@zenpipe.com and specify the email with the title “PHP.net.my Colocation Offer" Zenpipe PHP Dedicated Package For PHP developer, DELL PowerEdge(TM) R200, Quad Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor X3330, 2x3MB L2 Cache 500GB SATA Enterprise 2GB RAM FREE .my domain name worth RM 100 Email us at supp...@zenpipe.com and specify the email with the title "PHP.net.my Dedicated Offer" Ahmad Amran Kapi Webmaster PHP.net.my -- My Facebook http://www.facebook.com/linuxmalaysia My Blog http://blog.harisfazillah.info/ My Network http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bukan-Sekadar-Internet-Sahaja/100866715422 http://linuxdotmy.multiply.com/ -- Join Open Source Developers Club Malaysia http://www.osdc.my/ Facebook Fan page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=98685301577 http://www.facebook.com/OSDC.my You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "OSDC.my Mailing List" group. To post to this group, send email to osdcmy-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to osdcmy-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/osdcmy-list?hl=en
