[asterisk-dev] Digium Innovation Awards

[Jared Smith]

I justed wanted to send out a quick note and remind the Asterisk community about
the Digium Innovation awards, as the dealine for submission is
approaching.  (Submissions are due by October 1st.)  This is a great
chance to show off your innovative Asterisk-based solutions, and to get
recognized by Digium for your efforts.  The entry form can be found at
http://www.digium.com/en/company/awards/digium-innovation-application.doc

-- 
Jared Smith
Community Relations Manager
Digium, Inc.


                        Digium® Innovation Award


The Innovation Award is designed to recognize developers, customers and
partners for outstanding achievements that are improving business
processes, overcoming technology challenges and enhancing the company’s
bottom line.


Benefits of being named the Digium Bold Innovation winner:

      * Two Complimentary passes for Digium|Asterisk® World
        
      * Participation in a VIP executive breakfast/dinner with Keynote
        speakers and honored guests
        
      * Presentation of the award with a profile of your company in the
        Conference General session
        
      * Chance to highlight the accomplishments of you and your team
        
      * Recognition by your industry, friends and family
        
      * Tour of Digium HQ 
        


In addition to the above, Digium Bold Innovation winners will receive:

      * Presentation at Digium|Asterisk World
        
      * Congratulatory press release from Digium, Inc.
        
      * Listing on the Digium website
        


Award Categories: 

      * Pioneer Award: Most innovative implementation
        
      * Big Biz Asterisk: Largest enterprise class installation
        
      * ROI: Best measurable ROI from implementing Asterisk based
        solution
        
      * Inside Out Award: Best use of Asterisk in a business outside of
        telecommunications
        

Awards will be presented for each category on a global basis.


Eligibility:

      * All Digium|Asterisk customers and partners world-wide with
        solutions that are live or in production
        
      * Submit as many projects as you like
        
      * Each project requires a separate submission
        


Judges:

      * Asterisk Community member
        
      * Mark Spencer
        
      * Danny Windham
        
      * Bill Miller
        


Selection Process:

      * What makes your Asterisk-based solution innovative?
        
      * Did your solution improve processes? 
        
      * What technology challenges were overcome to achieve your goal?
        
      * What was the largest implementation of your solution?
        
      * What was the measurable ROI and competitive advantages generated
        by project?
        
      * What can be achieved with the solution today that couldn’t be
        previously accomplished?
        
      * Creativity
        
      * Presentation 
        


What are the submission dates?

October 1 - Last day for submission

October 15 – Category winners are announced

Digium Innovation Award will be presented during a ceremony at 
Digium|Asterisk World in Boston, MA. October 30th & 31st.


Award applications must be submitted by October 1, 2007. 

Please send completed forms to Julie Webb via email at jwebb at digium.com
or via postal service.

Digium, Inc.
ATTN: Julie Webb
150 West Park Loop
Suite 100
Huntsville, AL 35806