FW: [Foss4g2009] Re: Anyone using Microsoft's bing maps at FOSS4G? [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[Bruce Bannerman]

>
> Cameron,


I don't like this approach. It  smells of 'pay to play'.

They may also have more than Gold sponsorship in mind...



I'd suggest the approach that:


The organising committee would welcome support from Microsoft for our
premier international event.

FOSS4G-2009 will provide Microsoft with the opportunity to highlight their
substantial new data resources in Bing Maps to:

- a legion of developers who would traditionally utilise other data sources
such as
  OpenStreetMaps, Google Maps/Earth and data provided via Open Standards
  from data custodians around the world.

- a number of Government and Corporate decision makers.


This exposure may lead to future opportunities for Microsoft and Bing Maps
based on Open Source spatial implementations. However, it will largely
depend on how well Microsoft can promote the benefits of their services.



Open Source spatial works well with a variety of  technologies, including:

 - most projects support Open Standards based technologies (e.g. OGC and ISO
19100 series).

- a number of projects also support proprietary standards such as Bing Maps
and Google Maps/Earth (e.g. OpenLayers).

We do have presenters who are considering presenting with data sourced from
Bing Maps. However we have not yet finalised the selection of presentations.


We look forward to and welcome Microsoft's involvement with FOSS4G-2009.


Bruce Bannerman




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>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: foss4g2009-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> > [mailto:foss4g2009-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of
> > Cameron Shorter
> > Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2009 6:17 AM
> > To: Volker Mische
> > Cc: Kirsty O'Brien; foss4g2009
> > Subject: [Foss4g2009] Re: Anyone using Microsoft's bing maps
> > at FOSS4G?
> >
> > Happy for Harley, or for myself to send the email (if you
> > give me the details about how).
> >
> > OC, are you ok with the email below?
> >
> > I'd prefer to send the email this week, as Microsoft have
> > indicated that they will move fast.
> >
> > We can add a line "Note: using or not using Bing Maps will
> > not effect presentation selection, just sponsorship - which
> > effects how much lunch we all get. :)"
> >
> >
> > Volker Mische wrote:
> > > Hi Cameron, Harley,
> > >
> > > I don't think we have any selected presenters yet, do we?
> > >
> > > I could do that technically (if I have a list of the people), but I
> > > prefer keeping responsibility where the belong. Harley
> > could you send
> > > it out (Harley, I can auto-populate the bulkmail field, once they
> > > selected ones are added to the admin interface)?
> > >
> > > Additionally I think it needs some confirmation from other
> > people, I
> > > don't want to see the "Get your friends to vote" issues re-occur.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >   Volker
> > >
> > > Cameron Shorter wrote:
> > >
> > >> Volker, can you please forward the following onto the
> > proposed foss4g
> > >> presenters (CC the foss4g list).
> > >>
> > >> Microsoft has expressed an interest in sponsoring FOSS4G, but has
> > >> asked whether the foss4g audience would be receptive to
> > Mircosoft's
> > >> bing maps (previously call Microsoft Virtual Earth).
> > >>
> > >> I expect that a large portion of the foss4g audience will use
> > >> whatever maps are available for free, whether they be google maps,
> > >> open street maps, or bing maps.
> > >>
> > >> So my question to the FOSS4G presenters is:
> > >> Are there any foss4g presenters who are considering including Bing
> > >> Maps incorporating their presentation, or prepared to
> > mention using
> > >> Bing Maps during their presentation?
> > >> If so, please contact us on the foss4g list in the next
> > day or two so
> > >> that we can put a compelling sponsorship case to Microsoft.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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