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DHS chooses MySource Matrix
The Victorian Department of Human Services (DHS) has implemented MySource Matrix, as its content management system (CMS). DHS is Victoria's largest government agency directly employing over 11,000 staff with a budget of $10.5 billion in 2006-07.
New article published in Australian IT
Squiz win opens door for more. Open source web management group Squiz says the successful completion of a year-long selection and evaluation process with Victoria's Department of Human services should open the door for work with more agencies in Victoria. Read more in the Press Room.
Latest published article in Computerworld
Latest published article in Computerworld. Homesite ditch propiertary system in Web site overhaul. The high cost of constant bespoke development to maintain Web site functionality, led Australia's number one home and garden Internet company to adopt open source technology. Check out the full article in our press room.
MySource Matrix to support PHP5 Jan 2008
PHP recently announced that they will stop supporting PHP 4 in August 2008; consequently Squiz will convert MySource Matrix to work with PHP 5. Squiz have committed to making the 3.18 release of MySource Matrix, scheduled for release in January 2008, compatible PHP 5.1.
Squiz appointed to VIC Government eServices Panel
This week Squiz was officially accepted onto the Whole of Victorian Government eServices Panel. The new panel is comprised of highly qualified suppliers that specialise in a wide range of ICT services. Appointed panel members had to demonstrate high levels of achievement and expertise in their key service category area. The appointment effectively opens the door for Squiz to develop strong partnerships with Victorian Government agencies and should also secure an enhanced business profile with greater marketing opportunities.
Squiz strives to become ‘Carbon Neutral’
Following the success of Squiz New Zealand, who have been Carbon Neutral trading for two years and active members of the Sustainable Business Network, Greenfleet, CarboNZero™ Programme, and the EEO Employers Group, Squiz Australia have also jumped on board.
In June this year Squiz management approved the goal of becoming Carbon Neutral. A project team of eager volunteers was set up late last year to develop strategies and targets to ensure Squiz is a sustainable business. The first step involves reducing our usage of resources in a variety of areas, especially electricity. We are also reviewing our current suppliers and planning carbon neutral hosting packages for our clients. We will provide regular updates on our progress in future newsletters and on our website.
NICTA Launch New Website & Logo!
NICTA has just launched its new website and re-branding initiative, developing it as a key communications channel for the organisation. The new website and branding is part of an ongoing endeavour to become a world-class ICT centre of excellence. NICTA worked closely with Squiz to ensure the website was streamlined and optimised based on useability principles. The website is based on a multi-publishing model, enabling researchers to directly publish information about their research activities. http://www.nicta.com.au
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Squiz recently developed the web portal for the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, a cultural initiative created by Queensland Events Corporation, involving CNN International, UNESCO and FIAPF - International Federation of Film Producers Associations. The awards are being held on the Gold Coast on 13 November 2007 and with half the world’s film community involved, the organisers are expecting large site loads in the lead up to and after the event. Platform and architecture strategies for optimum performance have been discussed in conjunction with MySource Matrix CMS to ensure the seamless operation of the site. Films from the most culturally diverse regions in the world will be broadcast in two programs to be screened globally on CNN International from October 2007. http://www.asiapacificscreenawards.com
"First Port, Future Port" - Sydney Ports Corporation Goes Live
Sydney Ports Corporation plays a significant role in managing two of NSW’s most valuable resources – Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay. With the growing demands on their website and necessity for efficient content management they needed a complete redesign and re-architecture. The visual design components give the site a sense of scope and purpose while the logical navigation and usability of the website will ensure all stakeholders are adequately informed. One of the sites new features is an interactive map, allowing visitors to view any of Sydney Ports' facilities in a variety of modes whilst providing different layers of information. http://www.sydneyports.com.au
Open source developer wins e-commerce tender for Nth Queensland tourism
- By Sandra Rossi, ComputerWorld Australia
As part of a complete overhaul of one of its most popular tourism Web sites, the Queensland government has adopted an open source content management system (CMS) for a new Web portal and e-commerce project. As part of a complete overhaul of one of its most popular tourism Web sites, the Queensland government has adopted an open source content management system (CMS) for a new Web portal and e-commerce project.Since the project was completed and portal re-launch in March, 2007, visitors to the site, www.tropicalaustralia.com.au, stay five times longer than before.
Squiz announces inaugural MySource Matrix International User Conference!
Squiz will be holding the first MySource Matrix user conference on the Gold Coast, September 13-14th. The conference is designed to bring our user community together on an annual basis to provide best practice advice in all areas of content management and web technology.
With some fantastic speakers confirmed, the program will deliver practical solutions as well as insights and ideas that can make a real difference to your organisation. The agenda offers a broad range of strategic presentations and case studies lead by recongnised industry leaders and current users.
VOTE 1 - New South Wales Electoral Commission
The State election on Saturday 24 March highlighted the increasing value of the New South Wales Electoral Commission (NSWEC) web portal www.elections.nsw.gov.au and www.efa.nsw.gov.au in meeting the expectations of today’s voters.
The web portal made available a wealth of electoral material including information on the Registered Parties and Candidates, as well as how to enrol and how to vote as a pre-poll voter. Voters could easily use the online enrolment lookup to determine if and where they are enrolled, the electoral district search feature to establish their district, and could find their nearest polling place by accessing the interactive mapping system based on Google maps develop by Squiz specifically for the NSWEC.
The NSWEC worked closely with Squiz to develop and implement their portal in MySource Matrix®. The solution proved to be capable of scaling to meet the considerable traffic and load expectations, but also to seamlessly integrate with the other systems involved.
It was a combined effort to plan and configure the software, hardware and web hosting infrastructure, with the final set up and implementation delivered by a number of skilled Squiz staff. Load testing was undertaken by a 3rd party and demonstrated the system was capable of the high transaction rates expected. Even though the peak web traffic exceeded projected estimates (based on the recent Victorian election held in late 2006) by more than 25%, the Squiz MySource Matrix® powered solution successfully served some 800,000 pages of information to voters in the final two days alone.
Squiz maintains an ongoing relationship with The NSWEC and looks forward to delivering more successful outcomes in the future.
Squiz is Turning Off it's Lights on March 31st!
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As well as proudly supporting Earth Hour on March 31st, Squiz has recently set up a Business Sustainability Group. This is an important issue to the staff at squiz as we aim to reduce the negative impact we have on the environment. Congratulations go to the NZ office who won the ‘Emerging Business’ category in the national sustainability awards at the end of last year. The Squiz Business Sustainability Group can be contacted using: the following form |
The Department of Treasury and Finance - Western Australia
Squiz has been granted approval to supply software and services to government departments in Western Australia through the SPIRIT framework. Following this approval Squiz has secured the contract for the State Library of Western Australia to implement MySource Matrix CMS.
SPIRIT is an integrated Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) procurement and governance framework that is mandatory for all Western Australian government Buyers. It provides standardised processes and supporting templates through which government agencies can procure ICT Services from a market of known Suppliers pre-qualified for one or more Services.
SPIRIT places particular emphasis on delivering an efficient and transparent buying process that meets government and State Supply Commission (SSC) policies. Upfront costs are kept to a minimum with no pre-requisite insurance levels or risk coverage, as these are only required at the time business is won.
SPIRIT has introduced:
- consistent procurement practices that encourage transparency and managed government risk,
- streamlined processes that encourage frequent market testing, disaggregated purchasing and visibility for local industry regardless of size or location, and
- access to a known and competitive market to facilitate value for money purchases by Buyers.
Squiz Releases MySource Matrix 3.12 under the GPL
Squiz.net today announced the release of the newest version of its MySource Matrix open source CMS, version 3.12, under the GPL open source licence. This new version includes more than 80 new features and a series of extensions that were previously only available as 'Commercial Modules' under a paid-for license. Read the full GPL release story here.
NICTA
National ICT Australia have selected Squiz to implement MySource Matrix to replace their existing CMS. Squiz have been chosen over their existing supplier and other competitors to roll out a new web site over the next 2 months.
ANSTO
Squiz wins CMS project to implement MySource Matrix for the new ANSTO web site.
