The City of Casey sent me a form email yesterday letting me know about the time and date of the meeting and acknowledging that they have received my submission. They haven't acknowledged FSM's submission yet. So that we can get all of the problems sorted out before the night, would someone (preferably the person who plans to speak) be able to call Casey today and clarify that they've received it?

I've got a confirmation that FSM is registered to attend... I won't be able to attend during the day, so if someone could step up if the opportunity is presented and speak to the general benefits of open source solutions we mention in the submission that would be great. I'll include most of the email below as there is also a call for potential vendors, perhaps people here will know open source vendors to encourage to get in touch with them. ~~ Ben M. The City of Casey is conducting an industry briefing regarding its current and future ICT programs on Monday 27th June 2016. The briefing will cover three core topics: - An Expression of Interest that has been released in relation to the implementation of new infrastructure services. These services will include external hosting, wide area network, security services and associated implementation services; - A number of smaller Requests for Quotation (RfQs) that will be released in the next few weeks. The RfQs will seek assistance for a number of projects including the development of a security program, the implementation of service management processes with supporting tool and assistance with project management for internal initiatives; and - An outline of the core business capabilities for which technology platform strategies will be developed over the next twelve to eighteen months. While there is no intention to go to market in the immediate future, vendors will be invited to make contact to demonstrate capabilities that may inform the development of these business focussed strategies. If any of the above topics are of interest to your company, you can view further information (including the draft EoI for the infrastructure program) at https://www.tenderlink.com/casey/ by referring to “Details For Notice #CASEY-728635”. The details of the industry briefing are: Date: Monday 27 June 2016 Time: 10.00am Where: Civic Centre, Chambers, Magid Drive, Narre Warren VIC 3805 If you wish to attend, please register via email to contracts@casey.vic.gov.au If you are unable to attend the briefing, but wish to be considered as a potential vendor, please reply to this email with contact details and the nature of your interest in the program. Please note that where appropriate, information may be only be distributed directly to selected vendors based on procurement guidelines and known vendor capabilities. It is advised that you register at https://www.tenderlink.com/casey/ for information that is provided to the general market, particularly if you cannot attend the briefing.